NDIA desilting Commerce St outfall channel – President The National Drainage and Irrigation Authority (NDIA) has begun desilting the Commerce Street outfall channel in Georgetown, President Irfaan Ali said today. The article NDIA desilting Commerce St outfall channel – President appeared first on Stabroek News.

Work ongoing at Grove truck stop Chief Executive Officer of the Central Housing and Planning Authority (CH&PA), Dr. Martin Pertab and a team of engineers, recently visited the site being developed as a truck stop/parking facility in the industrial area of Grove, East Bank Demerara. The article Work ongoing at Grove truck stop appeared first on Stabroek News.

Aurora Gold Mines expanding solar programme to 90 MW -as part of major shift away from fossil fuels Aurora Gold Mines is advancing an extensive multi-phase renewable energy programme aimed at sharply reducing fossil fuel consumption across its operations, as the company moves toward what it describes as a long-term sustainability model for large-scale mining in Guyana. The article Aurora Gold Mines expanding solar programme to 90 MW appeared first on Stabroek News.

SOUTHCOM in ongoing help to GDF Coast Guard for improved radar capability – US embassy The United States Southern Command (USSOUTHCOM) has been assisting the Guyana Defence Force (GDF) Coast Guard in improving its radar capability to enable this country to have a better idea of activities taking place in its sea space, the American Embassy here says. The article SOUTHCOM in ongoing help to GDF Coast Guard for improved radar capability – US embassy appeared first on Stabroek News.

Cuban man stabbed to death in apparent robbery A 48-year-old Cuban man was stabbed to death yesterday during what appears to be a robbery while walking along Middle Road, La Penitence, at approximately 2.10 pm. The article Cuban man stabbed to death in apparent robbery appeared first on Stabroek News.

Gov’t aiming at 100 MW of renewable energy over next five years – PM -3 MW solar farm launched at Prospect Prime Minister Mark Phillips yesterday commissioned the 3 MW Prospect Solar Farm in Region Six. The article Gov’t aiming at 100 MW of renewable energy over next five years – PM appeared first on Stabroek News.

APNU plans protest over Christmas cash grant Opposition coalition, A Partnership for National Unity (APNU), has announced plans to protest what it describes as the government’s failure to clearly commit to a Christmas cash grant for Guyanese, insisting that any payout should be no less than $150,000 for every citizen aged 18 and older. The article APNU plans protest over Christmas cash grant appeared first on Stabroek News.

GGDMA urges miners to ramp up declarations to meet 2025 targets The Guyana Gold and Diamond Miners Association (GGDMA) is urging all miners to intensify their efforts to meet the 2025 national gold declaration targets, and to sell their production to only licensed dealers or the Guyana Gold Board (GGB) and stay clear of illicit trading channels and illegal practices. The article GGDMA urges miners to ramp up declarations to meet 2025 targets appeared first on Stabroek News.

Over 20,000 already registered on Guyana Digital School – Parag More than 20,368 students from Grades 10 and 11 across Guyana and the CARICOM region have already registered on the Guyana Digital School (GDS), according to Education Minister Sonia Parag. The article Over 20,000 already registered on Guyana Digital School – Parag appeared first on Stabroek News.

Businesses count losses after Friday’s city flooding Following intense rainfall on Friday, Georgetown experienced significant flash flooding which forced numerous businesses to close early due to accessibility issues and inundation. The article Businesses count losses after Friday’s city flooding appeared first on Stabroek News.