Annandale Secondary student dies in accident with female police officer Police said they are investigating a fatal accident that occurred around 07:30 hrs today (Thursday October 30th, 2025) at Success, East Coast Demerara, which resulted in the tragic death of a 15-year-old schoolboy, Navindra Mahes. The article Annandale Secondary student dies in accident with female police officer appeared first on Stabroek News.
IDB, Islamic bank pledge US$1B for development in Guyana and Suriname The Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) and the Inter-American Development Bank Group (IDB) have pledged US$1 billion to Guyana and Suriname to be used over the next five years to support development. The article IDB, Islamic bank pledge US$1B for development in Guyana and Suriname appeared first on Stabroek News.
Sol Guyana launches internal review into Regent Street gas station explosion Sol Guyana Inc, the petroleum company behind Mobil gas stations, said that it has launched an internal review, in collaboration with the retailer, following Sunday night’s deadly explosion at the Regent Street Service Station that claimed the life of six-year-old Soraya Bourne and left several others injured. The article Sol Guyana launches internal review into Regent Street gas station explosion appeared first on Stabroek News.
Another bee attack claims life of 67-year-old man at Enterprise Just one week after a bee attack claimed the life of a young contractor at Triumph,East Coast Demerara (ECD) a similar tragedy occurred yesterday, this time at Enterprise, ECD, where a 67-year-old man was killed while clearing his land for farming. The article Another bee attack claims life of 67-year-old man at Enterprise appeared first on Stabroek News.
Caricom, UNICEF publish report on mental health of children, young people The Caribbean Community (Caricom) and UNICEF Office for the Eastern Caribbean Area, together with other key stakeholders, recently published the Caribbean Child and Youth Mental Health Research Study Report which provides insights into the mental well-being of children and young people, along with the support systems that are in place. The article Caricom, UNICEF publish report on mental health of children, young people appeared first on Stabroek News.
Intelligence agency procured $150M in equipment last year – legislation still to be passed Guyana’s National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA) which is headed by Guyana Defence Force Colonel Sheldon Howell bought espionage equipment, polygraph machines and other gadgets and resources totalling $150 million last year. The article Intelligence agency procured $150M in equipment last year appeared first on Stabroek News.
Linden house fire double murder accused pleads guilty to manslaughter The court presided over by Acting Chief Justice Navindra Singh accepted guilty pleas to the lesser count of manslaughter from a man previously charged with two counts of murder in the fiery deaths of two of his relatives at Linden in 2023. The article Linden house fire double murder accused pleads guilty to manslaughter appeared first on Stabroek News.
Cops destroy $11M in ganja at Berbice River Police said they destroyed over $11 million worth of marijuana in the Mackimoon Backdam, Upper Berbice River. According to a police press release issued yesterday, during an eradication operation ranks found two cannabis farms measuring six acres and one acre. The article Cops destroy $11M in ganja at Berbice River appeared first on Stabroek News.
‘Dwayno’ awaiting sentencing for killing of DJ Viper Dwayne Thomas, called “Dwayno,” pleaded guilty to the lesser offence of manslaughter for the January 2023 killing of Brian M Pitman, also known as “DJ Viper.” The article ‘Dwayno’ awaiting sentencing for killing of DJ Viper appeared first on Stabroek News.
Huawei EKit Guyana officially launched Minister within the Office of the Prime Minister Kwame McCoy has heralded the official launch of the Huawei EKit Guyana, which includes the establishment of a Huawei authorized retail and distribution hub, as a major step toward realising a “digital-first economy” and a “smarter, more connected country.” The article Huawei EKit Guyana officially launched appeared first on Stabroek News.