Guyana News

-over a dozen homeless By Subhana Shiwmangal An apartment building and a home at Lamaha squatting area were destroyed early yesterday morning by a fire that was allegedly started by a tenant who was upset at being robbed of her cellular phone.

Prime Minister, Mark Phillips yesterday chaired a high-level meeting with key stakeholders in the nation’s power sector, at his Office on Camp Street.

On Tuesday, 19 Venezuelans appeared before Magistrate Faith McGusty at the Georgetown Magistrate’s Court, facing charges linked to the illegal exploitation of resources in Guyana’s Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ).

-says case of `ghost’ guard was addressed The Mahaica, Mahaicony, Abary-Agricultural Development Authority (MMA-ADA) yesterday rejected recent allegations made by APNU+AFC MP  Vinceroy Jordan that there was massive corruption within the organization.

Rebranded regional airline – LIAT 2020 – has asked the Government of Guyana for permission to once again service this destination but has been told that it has to meet the requirements for a number of processes including those relating to finances and safety.

Residents of Georgetown experienced multiple blackouts yesterday with the Guyana Power and Light (GPL) CEO, Kesh Nandlall stating that vibrations from piling activities on the Railway Embankment at Hope on the East Coast Demerara could have been to blame.

With increasing questions being asked, the Guyana Sugar Corporation (GuySuCo) yesterday said that the $600m estimate given to fix the burnt Albion Estate powerhouse is accurate.

The Government of Guyana, through the Protected Areas Commission (PAC), yesterday signed a Memorandum of Understanding on biodiversity with the State of Qatar, a release from the Department of Public Information (DPI) stated.

Fifty-six-year-old Gopaul Tiwari appeared before Magistrate Faith McGusty yesterday at the Georgetown Magistrate’s Court, charged with obtaining money under false pretence.

Handel Gravesande appeared before Magistrate Faith McGusty yesterday at the Georgetown Magistrate’s Court, charged with possession of a firearm and ammunition without a licence.

Thirty-seven-year-old Jamal Rolox appeared yesterday before Magistrate Faith McGusty at the Georgetown Magistrate’s Court, charged with possession of a firearm and ammunition without a licence.

Bhudram Loelere, a 23-year-old carpenter of Patrick Dam, Angoy’s Avenue in New Amsterdam, Berbice, is now in Police custody following his arrest and the discovery of a quantity of suspected cannabis by Police ranks who were on Marine Patrol in the Berbice River earlier this week.

Rondell Vanrossum, a 45-year-old unemployed resident of Lot 56 Norton Street, Lodge, was arrested on September 16th 2024 and was charged yesterday with possession of a firearm and possession of ammunition without a licence.

The Ministry of Health yesterday announced that 16 health professionals had graduated from from the Caribbean Regional Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Programme (CR-FELTP) which was funded by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in collaboration with the Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) and the Ministry of Health.

Students from Baracara, a riverain community in Region Six, will soon benefit from accommodation at the $11 million newly renovated Amerindian Hostel in New Amsterdam, Berbice, a release from the Department of Public Information stated.

The South Rupununi District Council (SRDC) is mourning the passing of  Maxie Pugsley, former Toshao of Sand Creek.

The Turkish  power ship company supplying the Guyana Power and Light (GPL) has bid to supply the additional 60 megawatts (MW) of electricity that the utility company now seeks as it prepares for increased demand during the CPL cricket and Christmas seasons.

The United States’ Principal Deputy National Security Advisor, Jon Finer spoke yesterday with President Irfaan Ali to discuss ongoing efforts to strengthen the bilateral relationship, and reaffirm the commitment of Guyana and the United States to advance regional security, democracy and stability. 

As the one-year contract with two United Kingdom firms to market this country’s oil share from the Stabroek Block draws near to an end, government yesterday advertised for bidders for the next fiscal year.

-trial magistrate still on sick leave The criminal trial involving several former election officials accused of fraud during the 2020 General Elections has been postponed for an additional 45 days.