Fire of unknown origin yesterday afternoon gutted a Beterverwagting (BV), East Coast Demerara building which housed several government offices.
According to reports, around 5 pm yesterday, smoke was seen emanating from the western section of the two-flat building, which, according to a pensioner in the area, was close to 100-years-old.
A security guard attached to RK’s Security Service, who was on duty at the building, told this newspaper that she was seated outside when she heard “cracking” sounds from the