Woman, 77, dies after bee attack at Success, another injured Police in Regional Division # 4 ‘C’ are investigating an incident which occurred yesterday at about 7 am at Success, East Coast Demerara, that resulted in the death of Mohadai Sankar, 77, and left a 25-year-old female, also of Success, hospitalized. The article Woman, 77, dies after bee attack at Success, another injured appeared first on Stabroek News.
Gov’t denied Exxon request to explore closer to Venezuela – Bharrat -rejects claim that another force majeure granted Natural Resources Minister Vickram Bharrat yesterday said that ExxonMobil had requested permission to explore in the north-western portion of the Stabroek Block, closer to Venezuela but the government, had denied the request, citing the ongoing border case before the International Court of Justice (ICJ). The article Gov’t denied Exxon request to explore closer to Venezuela – Bharrat appeared first on Stabroek News.
Completion of gas to energy plant further delayed -Brassington announces Government’s flagship Wales Gas to Energy project, which is intended to cut electricity costs by up to 50%, will not reach full operational capacity until mid-2027, project lead Winston Brassington has announced. The article Completion of gas to energy plant further delayed appeared first on Stabroek News.
Ten companies bid for cooking gas bottling plant Ten companies, including major regional and international energy suppliers, have submitted proposals to construct a cooking gas bottling plant at the Wales Gas-to-Energy (GTE) site, aimed at meeting Guyana’s domestic demand for liquefied petroleum gas (LPG). The article Ten companies bid for cooking gas bottling plant appeared first on Stabroek News.
Police probing fatal injury to man at NA Psychiatric Hospital -suspect in custody The police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of Ravindra Yudeshwar Bishram, 52, on Thursday night at the New Amsterdam Psychiatric Hospital and a patient is in custody. The article Police probing fatal injury to man at NA Psychiatric Hospital appeared first on Stabroek News.
Paul Slowe freed of sexual assault charges Former Assistant Commissioner of Police Paul Slowe walked free yesterday after three charges in relation to sexual assault were dismissed at the Georgetown Magistrate’s Court when Senior Magistrate Fabayo Azore ruled that the prosecution had not met the threshold for conviction. The article Paul Slowe freed of sexual assault charges appeared first on Stabroek News.
Mazaruni prison officer held over suspected ganja in bulletproof vest Police are investigating the discovery of a quantity of suspected cannabis which was found yesterday at about 6.45 am at the Mazaruni Prison, resulting in the arrest of a 26-year-old prison officer of Golden Grove, East Coast Demerara. The article Mazaruni prison officer held over suspected ganja in bulletproof vest appeared first on Stabroek News.
High Court dismisses application over contract termination of CANU officer The High Court yesterday dismissed a judicial review application filed by a former Intelligence Officer attached to the Customs Anti-Narcotic Unit (CANU), challenging the termination of his employment. The article High Court dismisses application over contract termination of CANU officer appeared first on Stabroek News.
Access to info request filed in relation to probe of Dharamlall rape allegation An access to information request has been formally submitted seeking official documents related to the criminal investigation into a rape allegation against former Minister of Local Government and Regional Development Nigel Dharamlall, as questions persist over his renewed involvement in government-related activities. The article Access to info request filed in relation to probe of Dharamlall rape allegation appeared first on Stabroek News.
Sheet Anchor mason remanded on charge of resisting peace officer -pleads guilty to traffic offences Keon Clarke, 24, a mason from Sheet Anchor Village in East Canje Berbice, was on Thursday remanded over resisting a peace officer and pleaded guilty to a number of traffic charges. The article Sheet Anchor mason remanded on charge of resisting peace officer appeared first on Stabroek News.