Region Two rice farmers concerned over price, intake Rice farmers in Region Two are urging the Guyana Rice Development Board (GRDB) to intervene in the current crop cycle by purchasing paddy directly and ensuring more buyers are introduced to the regional market. The article Region Two rice farmers concerned over price, intake appeared first on Stabroek News.
Gov’t unveils plan for restoration of city -in collaboration with UK’s King’s Foundation Government yesterday unveiled a plan for the restoration of this country’s capital city – Georgetown – although not a direct responsibility of the executive and said that enforcement measures for its upkeep will be critical where public edification is key. The article Gov’t unveils plan for restoration of city appeared first on Stabroek News.
e-ID system ready for rollout by month end – President The electronic identification card (e-ID) system which will be able to store and track personal data is expected to be ready for rollout by the end of this month, President Irfaan Ali yesterday announced. The article e-ID system ready for rollout by month end – President appeared first on Stabroek News.
GPSU calls for an additional 25% increase in pay, talks on wages policy The Guyana Public Service Union (GPSU) yesterday expressed concern over the rising cost of living here and called for an additional 25% increase on 2024 wages and the immediate start of negotiations on various matters including a wages policy. The article GPSU calls for an additional 25% increase in pay, talks on wages policy appeared first on Stabroek News.
Man charged with throwing acid on women Keron Daniels was yesterday charged with two counts of throwing a corrosive substance when he appeared before Magistrate Faith McGusty at the Georgetown Magistrate’s Court. The article Man charged with throwing acid on women appeared first on Stabroek News.
Sophia man pleads guilty to murder of girlfriend -to be sentenced on October 27th A 25-year-old Sophia resident, Linden Benjamin, has pleaded guilty to the murder of his girlfriend, 31-year-old Lisa Lucille George, whom he stabbed 25 times during a violent attack at her home on April 26, 2023. The article Sophia man pleads guilty to murder of girlfriend appeared first on Stabroek News.
Excavator operator charged with murder of Wismar miner Dexter Agrian, called Adrian, a 41-year-old excavator operator from Tuschen Housing Scheme, East Bank Essequibo, was arrested on 11th September 2025 by a rank from the Bartica Police Station and was charged yesterday with murder. The article Excavator operator charged with murder of Wismar miner appeared first on Stabroek News.
Stabroek News not invited to presidential press conference Stabroek News was not invited to yesterday’s first press conference by President Irfaan Ali since the beginning of his new term. The article Stabroek News not invited to presidential press conference appeared first on Stabroek News.
President brushes aside Venezuelan threats of retaliation -following US strikes With a second bombing of a vessel by the United States allegedly belonging to Venezuelan narco-terrorists and threats by Venezuela that Guyana could face retaliatory action if Washington uses here as an attack base, President Irfaan Ali yesterday underscored both sovereignty and peace. The article President brushes aside Venezuelan threats of retaliation appeared first on Stabroek News.
PM blames Linden council for neglect in wake of Wismar bridge mishap Prime Minister Mark Phillips yesterday blamed the PNCR-led Linden Mayor and Town Council (LM&TC) for the partial collapse of the Wismar/Mackenzie Bridge on Sunday evening The collapse of a part of the bridge left a mother and her child dangling above the Demerara River before they were safely rescued. The article PM blames Linden council for neglect in wake of Wismar bridge mishap appeared first on Stabroek News.