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– also wants bridge toll reviewed,Cleveland Indians Yan Gomes Jersey, ferry service investigatedThe Berbice Chamber of Commerce and Development Association (BCCDA) has lashed out at the New Amsterdam Fire Service for what it called the entity’s lack of professionalism in fighting the recent fire at a Charlotte Street, New Amsterdam residence, which claimed the lives of four persons and completely destroyed the building.The Chamber referred to “the never ending problem of accessing adequate water” and the lack of tools and equipment to gain entry into burning structures.There is need for closer cooperation between the Fire Service and Guyana Water Incorporated, the Chamber said,Alex Avila Jersey, noting that functional hydrants must be clearly identified and that firefighters should know where they are located “in order to readily access water to fight fires.”Also, the Fire Service needs to have at least one mobile water tanker which can be used to fight fires while water is being accessed from the water supply system,Brian McCann Jersey, the Chamber added.The BCCDA opined that the recently cleaned Republic Road canal can act as a reservoir which can greatly assist in fighting future fires in the town.The owner of Persaud’s Funeral Home, Ivor Persaud, 63, his wife Patsy Persaud, 60, and their grandchildren,Tampa Bay Rays Tommy Hunter Jersey, Melissa, 9, and five-year-old Armand,Jamie Garcia Jersey, were killed when fire ripped through their home on January 24 last.Meanwhile, the Chamber met recently with the new Commander of “B” Division, Compton Vyphius and his senior officers.A number of matters of mutual concern were discussed such as noise nuisance in the town,Tommy Hunter Jersey, sale of narcotics,Kevin Jepsen Jersey, speeding by motorists,Jon Niese Jersey, and crime and security in Berbice. The Chamber said these issues need to be addressed “to make the town of New Amsterdam and Berbice safe and peaceful.”Another concern of the Chamber of Commerce is the toll charged by the Berbice Bridge Company. The Chamber wants the tolls as well as the proposed freight charges for goods reviewed, as if they are not,Atlanta Braves Sean Rodriguez Jersey, it will result in the cost of goods coming from and going to Georgetown being significantly increased.The Chamber is also urging the Transport and Harbours Department to investigate the operations of the New Amsterdam – Rosignol Ferry Service as it appears to be operating on an ad hoc schedule with its crossings being done “at the whims and fancies of the Captain and staff of the stellings.”“This resulted in tremendous inconvenience to workers and students, resulting in them reaching late to work and school,” the Chamber stated. |
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