Photographer gets $1m bail over alleged $153.9m larceny from One Communications Quincy Baird, a 37-year-old photographer of Plantation `B’, Herstelling, East Bank Demerara has been charged in connection with a $153.9m larceny committed on One Communications Guyana Inc and was today placed on $1m bail. The article Photographer gets $1m bail over alleged $153.9m larceny from One Communications appeared first on Stabroek News.
Ali announces relief measures for flood-hit Black Bush Polder President Irfaan Ali announced yesterday that the National Drainage and Irrigation Authority (NDIA) has implemented relief measures to assist affected farmers and residents of several Black Bush Polder communities and surrounding areas on the Corentyne Coast which remain flooded in the wake of persistent rainfall. The article Ali announces relief measures for flood-hit Black Bush Polder appeared first on Stabroek News.
Aurora Gold Mine workers temporarily halt work over pay, conditions Workers attached to the Aurora Gold Mine in Region Seven yesterday downed tools over stagnant wages and what they described as worsening working conditions, raising fresh concerns about labour relations at Guyana’s largest gold operation. The article Aurora Gold Mine workers temporarily halt work over pay, conditions appeared first on Stabroek News.
Sergeant under close arrest over gun incident in Berbice The Guyana Police Force has placed a police sergeant under close arrest following an alleged shooting incident on Friday, December 26, 2025, at Number 78 Village. The article Sergeant under close arrest over gun incident in Berbice appeared first on Stabroek News.
River death of jovial Pomeroon miner shocks community Residents of St Monica, Pomeroon River, are shocked and saddened by the recent passing of 59-year–old Upper Pomeroon River miner Lennox Smith known as “Uncle Becks” who was found dead in the vicinity of Karimap Creek. The article River death of jovial Pomeroon miner shocks community appeared first on Stabroek News.
All must benefit from Guyana’s booming economy – GTUC The Guyana Trades Union Congress (GTUC) is reminding the Government of Guyana that its vulnerable citizens must also benefit from Guyana’s booming economy and that such economic growth must translate into improved living standards for all. The article All must benefit from Guyana’s booming economy – GTUC appeared first on Stabroek News.
Over 800 prison inmates reconnect with families in Christmas initiative Over the past two weeks, some 800 prisoners across Guyana were given the opportunity to reconnect with their loved ones through the Guyana Prison Service (GPS) “Christmas Family Bonding Visits” initiative, a GPS release said. The article Over 800 prison inmates reconnect with families in Christmas initiative appeared first on Stabroek News.
Some 300 South Rupununi youth benefit from three-day conference in Potarinau Some 300 youths from the South Rupununi attended a three-day youth conference in Potarinau Village from December 15 to17 that, according to a South Rupununi District Council (SRDC) release, was rooted in purpose, culture, and collective action – a beginning of a movement. The release explained that the conference focused on objectives that were deemed to be important to the future of Indigenous youths and communities: a) Leadership and Governance – equipping youth with a clear understanding of leadership roles, responsibilities, and ethical decision-making within their communities; b) Climate and Environmental Education – building youth knowledge on climate change, conservation, and sustainable resource management to protect Indigenous land and livelihoods; c) Cultural Preservation – strengthening awareness and appreciation of Indigenous cultures, languages, and traditions as a foundation for identity and resilience; d) Advocacy and Dialogue – developing youths’ capacity to engage effectively in advocacy and dialogue at the local, national, and international levels; e) Youth Networking and Collaboration – encouraging the formation of youth-led networks and committees to promote sustained community action and shared problem-solving; f) Community Development Solutions – enabling youths to identify priority community issues and propose practical solutions in education, access, culture, sports, and entrepreneurship. The article Some 300 South Rupununi youth benefit from three-day conference in Potarinau appeared first on Stabroek News.
Rain brings temporary relief to pollution plagued Vilvoorden Residents plagued by dust and smoke from the Vilvoorden Investment Inc rice mill in Essequibo Coast are experiencing temporary relief thanks to the rainy season, even as they express deep skepticism about the mill owner’s commitment to permanently resolving the pollution crisis. The article Rain brings temporary relief to pollution plagued Vilvoorden appeared first on Stabroek News.
Zara Computer Centres host dinner gala and awards In a night that was described as a truly gala event, the Zara Computer Centres hosted its awards and dinner on Tuesday, December 23, at the Mirage Banquet Hall in Alberttown, a Radio Eve Leary release stated. The article Zara Computer Centres host dinner gala and awards appeared first on Stabroek News.