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ANOTHER WOMAN JUMPS TO DEATH OFF DEMERARA HARBOUR BRIDGE

NEWS SOURCE, JANUARY 27 --- Crews attached to the Demerara Harbour Bridge launched a search in the Demerara River close to the bridge after a woman leaped to her death from the bridge.

The incident took place on Tuesday afternoon just after 3 o’ clock. According to the General Manager at the Bridge, Rawlston Adams, workers received reports that there was a woman who appeared “suicidal” walking along the bridge close to the edge. Security was immediately dispatched to verify the reports.

The woman was spotted and while being approached by security, she jumped overboard. He body disappeared under the murky brown water of the river close to Span 9 of the bridge.

Up to late Tuesday afternoon, the body had not been recovered. Management at the Bridge were reviewing security video recording to ascertain a description of the woman and the clothes she was wearing.

Investigations are underway.

In December last year, another woman jumped to her death off the bridge. Her relatives said she suffered from depression and a mental disorder.

Guyana has one of the highest suicide rates in the world.

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1/27/159:50 PM

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Gil

This is a very sad story.

The current suicide rate in Guyana is unacceptable. The government of Guyana must accept some responsibility here.

Guyana needs an all party, non partial approach in addressing this epidemic.

I have a more few things to say on this matter and will do so boldly after the election is over.

1/27/159:51 PM

Former Member

The story posted already, but the message is alive and real to read over and over again.

1/27/159:56 PM

Former Member

Guyana's high suicide rate is not a partisan political issue. It is a massive social problem. Indeed, a multi-party, multi-pronged strategy and tactics must be undertaken with urgency.

1/27/159:57 PM

Former Member

The talk of the day and everyday is that the govt is not doing enough. How true is this?

1/27/1510:06 PM

Former Member

is this true? Did not see it on the news

Suicide epidemic hits President’s extended family

Mozzy News

Jan 26, 2015

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Guyana’s suicide epidemic has hit the family of President Ramotar with the death of his 16-year old niece who took her life last week on the West Demerara.

Roma Ramotar was the President’s brother’s daughter who lived with her mother in a humble home in Cornelia Ida. She was a 5th form student at Stewartville secondary school and was said to be having relationship issues at the time. She was buried at the Uitvlugt pasture burial ground on Sunday and the President who was in attendance was seen to be deeply affected.

Guyana has one of the world’s highest suicide rates with a survey showing that in 2012 it had the highest with 44.2 suicides per 100,000 persons, or about 333 plus suicides per year. It is the leading cause of death in young people between the ages of 15-24.

1/27/1510:13 PM

cainTired old hippie

Originally Posted by yuji22:

Gil

This is a very sad story.

The current suicide rate in Guyana is unacceptable. The government of Guyana must accept some responsibility here.

Guyana needs an all party, non partial approach in addressing this epidemic.

I have a more few things to say on this matter and will do so boldly after the election is over.

Why when it's over? You'll then be saying it is the present Government's fault which is not fair to the now opposition.

1/27/1510:22 PM

Former Member

Stormy, I read both news, but during debate, members claim that the govt is not doing enough to control the problem, so i ask if that is totally true.

1/27/1510:23 PM

cainTired old hippie

Originally Posted by Stormborn:

is this true? Did not see it on the news

Suicide epidemic hits President’s extended family

Mozzy News

Jan 26, 2015

0 14

Guyana’s suicide epidemic has hit the family of President Ramotar with the death of his 16-year old niece who took her life last week on the West Demerara.

Yes it was posted yesterday but the thread was turning into a long yard brawl..it was pulled.

1/27/1510:24 PM

Former Member

Originally Posted by cain:

Originally Posted by yuji22:

Gil

This is a very sad story.

The current suicide rate in Guyana is unacceptable. The government of Guyana must accept some responsibility here.

Guyana needs an all party, non partial approach in addressing this epidemic.

I have a more few things to say on this matter and will do so boldly after the election is over.

Why when it's over? You'll then be saying it is the present Government's fault which is not fair to the now opposition.

Cain

I am not afraid to say that the PPP has failed in dealing with this serious epidemic. It is a national disgrace.

1/27/1510:25 PM

cainTired old hippie

Originally Posted by Cobra:

The talk of the day and everyday is that the govt is not doing enough. How true is this?

Have you forgotten right here on GNI we have a poster who's been working on trying to help these people at no cost whatsoever to the Guyana Government but had to place it on hold due to certain people requesting....bribe.

Hence Government does not care.

1/27/1510:27 PM

cainTired old hippie

Originally Posted by yuji22:

Originally Posted by cain:

Originally Posted by yuji22:

Gil

This is a very sad story.

The current suicide rate in Guyana is unacceptable. The government of Guyana must accept some responsibility here.

Guyana needs an all party, non partial approach in addressing this epidemic.

I have a more few things to say on this matter and will do so boldly after the election is over.

Why when it's over? You'll then be saying it is the present Government's fault which is not fair to the now opposition.

Cain

I am not afraid to say that the PPP has failed in dealing with this serious epidemic. It is a national disgrace.

Thank you bro yugi. (first time you got a bro from me..EH?) see how easy I am when you think straight?

1/27/1510:28 PM

Former Member

Originally Posted by cain:

Originally Posted by yuji22:

Originally Posted by cain:

Originally Posted by yuji22:

Gil

This is a very sad story.

The current suicide rate in Guyana is unacceptable. The government of Guyana must accept some responsibility here.

Guyana needs an all party, non partial approach in addressing this epidemic.

I have a more few things to say on this matter and will do so boldly after the election is over.

Why when it's over? You'll then be saying it is the present Government's fault which is not fair to the now opposition.

Cain

I am not afraid to say that the PPP has failed in dealing with this serious epidemic. It is a national disgrace.

Thank you bro yugi. (first time you got a bro from me..EH?) see how easy I am when you think straight?

Cain

I know that you are a good man. Thanks bro.

We all care about Guyana and Guyanese. It is best when we speak out in one voice and in a non partisan way on important issues as indicated by Gil. It will benefit Guyana.

1/27/1510:36 PM

TolaSenior Member

Originally Posted by Jalil:

What a stupid dum ass way to approach a suicidal person.

When a person is depressed or suicidal, the last person they want to see is someone of authority or security.

The government is too dumb to set up a team of qualified persons, possible female, who can be called to respond the these things. 'A flying squad'.

Guyana under the PPP continues to rot and it will get worse if they are re-elected.

1/27/1511:59 PM

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