Guyana News

A fire, suspected to have been deliberately set, completely destroyed a home in Retrieve, Linden on Saturday night, leaving the sole occupant homeless.

Intent on contending for the leadership of the PNCR, Attorney-at-Law Roysdale Forde believes he would be the most suitable 2025 presidential candidate and that his professional defence of the APNU+AFC after the 2020 polls, amidst allegations of fraud and rigging will not negatively impact the electorate.

Bruster’s Ice Cream yesterday announced a temporary closure until the 20th of this month due to a cold storage malfunction it believes was caused by the Guyana Power and Light Inc’s (GPL) recent and frequent power supply disruptions.

Stabroek News spoke to members of the public in Uitvlugt, West Coast Demerara about the rising cost of living and how it is affecting them.

A 35-year-old man was shot yesterday morning by one of two masked men who attempted to rob him in Charlotte Street, Bourda, police said.

The Special Organised Crime Unit (SOCU) on Friday disclosed that Dave Rajeshwar Persaud, who was wanted in connection with money laundering and other financial crimes, has been arrested.

The Guyana Police Force yesterday detailed the arrest of a 36-year-old man of Buxton, East Coast Demerara, with ammunition belonging to an AK-47 rifle after they responded to a report of assault and threatening behaviour.

An East Bank Berbice man was last week remanded to prison after he was charged with the attempted murder of his overseas-based, common-law partner who he reportedly chopped multiple times about her body at Highbury Village, East Bank Berbice.

The small community of Belle Vue, West Bank Demerara, recently unveiled a public library, not just their community’s use, but also for the other communities in Region Three to access.

The Upper Mazaruni District Hospital has performed its first major surgical procedure in its newly constructed surgical theatre in Kamarang.

Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs, Anil Nandlall, last Thursday, met with representatives of the United States & Foreign Commercial Service of Guyana along with representatives from their sister agency, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), at the Attorney General’s Chambers, Carmichael Street, Georgetown, a release from the Attorney General’s Chambers, Ministry of Legal Affairs disclosed yesterday.

A wildfire in the Santa Mission area that was thought to have been successfully dealt with had to be revisited by the Guyana Fire Service after thick smoke was seen coming from the area. 

The Government of Guyana’s recent delivery of 500,000 lbs of cassava to the Deep South Rupununi was in an effort to combat food shortages caused by the prolonged El Niño and wildfires.

A full Investigation will be launched into the tug and barge (OME Tone 1) which came into contact yesterday with spans 12, 13 and connected pontoons of the Demerara Habour Bridge.

Increased exports coupled with the current El Nino conditions that have turned the land arid in the Pomeroon and Mahaica have resulted in a shortage of coconuts in the country, with vendors lamenting that it is taking a toll on their ability to earn.

The Commonwealth Secretariat yesterday issued a statement in support of Guyana, calling on Caracas to abide by the principles of international law.

PNCR Leader Aubrey Norton believes he is the best qualified person to lead the party and be the presidential candidate for the 2025 General Elections and therefore should be re-elected on that basis when the Congress is held this year.

Flashbacks of the horrific collision keep coming to 28-year-old Shelly Allen which makes her terrified, but when she thinks of how she managed to save the life of three-month-old Dinol, she becomes happy.

By Antonio Dey Owners and operators of trucks and articulated vehicles were yesterday put on notice that the government will soon install road scales to avert the significant damage being done by heavy-laden trucks.

By Miranda La Rose The book, “Dear Land of Guyana – My Quest for National Unity”, written by former prime minister Moses Nagamootoo is a reflection of his personal, political and social experiences in relation to forging national cohesiveness among Guyanese.