One person dies after pile-up on new Demerara River bridge Scott Jacob Dorwart died in today’s crash on the new Demerara River Bridge. Dorwart’s Facebook profile lists him as being from Paramaribo, Suriname. The article One person dies after pile-up on new Demerara River bridge appeared first on Stabroek News.
GPL cites system disturbance GPL today that a system disturbance is currently affecting customers in Demerara and Berbice. “Our technical teams are actively investigating the cause and working to stabilize the network and restore normal service as quickly as possible. The article GPL cites system disturbance appeared first on Stabroek News.
GRA fires six employees over Mohamed vehicle transfers -says anti-laundering charges coming The Guyana Revenue Authority (GRA) yesterday said it had terminated six employees, including a manager, and will bring anti-money laundering proceedings against them following an investigation into the transfer of 11 motor vehicles owned by U.S.-sanctioned The article GRA fires six employees over Mohamed vehicle transfers appeared first on Stabroek News.
WIN launches protest over Region 10 Chair impasse Supporters of We Invest in Nationhood (WIN) yesterday launched a three-day picketing exercise outside the Regional Democratic Council (RDC) Administration Building in Linden over the failure of the Regional Executive Officer to break the deadlock over the election of a Chairman and Vice Chairman. The article WIN launches protest over Region 10 Chair impasse appeared first on Stabroek News.
Police probing death of well-known Region Nine tour guide The Guyana Police Force (GPF) has launched a formal investigation into the circumstances surrounding the death of Leon Baird, a well-known tour guide from Region 9 widely known by the moniker “Rasta.” The article Police probing death of well-known Region Nine tour guide appeared first on Stabroek News.
Aurora Gold Mines, NAACIE sign two-year labour pact -in the aftermath of strike over wages, conditions Following strikes in November and December last year, Aurora Gold Mines Inc (AGM) yesterday formalised a two-year Collective Labour Agreement with the National Association of Agricultural, Commercial and Industrial Employees (NAACIE). The article Aurora Gold Mines, NAACIE sign two-year labour pact appeared first on Stabroek News.
Two nursery schools commissioned in Region Six Minister of Education Sonia Parag yesterday commissioned two new nursery schools, one at Mibikuri in Black Bush Polder, and the other at Chesney Village along the Corentyne coast, a Department of Public Information (DPI) release stated yesterday. The article Two nursery schools commissioned in Region Six appeared first on Stabroek News.
Diamond man charged over death of Jason Bhojedat Twenty-eight-year-old Shawn Sargeant, a labourer of Diamond Housing Scheme, East Bank Demerara, appeared yesterday before Magistrate Dylon Bess at the Diamond Magistrate’s Court charged with causing the death of Jason Bhojedat by dangerous driving. The article Diamond man charged over death of Jason Bhojedat appeared first on Stabroek News.
Budget is pro-poor – President President Irfaan Ali has defended his administration’s 2026 Budget saying that measures implemented will boost disposable in-come, expand services, and strengthen economic resi-lience as it is the first installment of a five-year development plan designed to “put people first” and surpass the commitments made in the People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) manifesto. The article Budget is pro-poor – President appeared first on Stabroek News.
Police force infrastructure to get $3.6b – Budget 2026 The Government has budgeted $3.6 billion in 2026 to expand the infrastructural capacity of the Guyana Police Force (GPF), continuing a multi-year effort to modernize national security. The article Police force infrastructure to get $3.6b – Budget 2026 appeared first on Stabroek News.