Contractor caused widespread outage – GPL At approximately 15:27 hrs., machinery operated by contractors working at Dumpsite Road came into contact with GPL’s network, resulting in a widespread outage, the power company said in a Facebook post today. The article Contractor caused widespread outage – GPL appeared first on Stabroek News.

Ministry issues high tides warning The Ministry of Public Works today advised the general public to take all necessary precautions during the spring tides period from September 15, 2024 to September 22, 2024. The article Ministry issues high tides warning appeared first on Stabroek News.

No Rose Hall sugar missing, there was overstatement by 243 tonnes – GuySuCo The Guyana Sugar Corporation (GuySuCo) yesterday denied that sugar was unaccounted for from the Rose Hall estate but said there had been an overstatement by 243 tonnes and two persons were dismissed as a result. The article No Rose Hall sugar missing, there was overstatement by 243 tonnes – GuySuCo appeared first on Stabroek News.

Fire razes buildings at Lamaha squatting area -over a dozen homeless By Subhana Shiwmangal An apartment building and a home at Lamaha squatting area were destroyed early yesterday morning by a fire that was allegedly started by a tenant who was upset at being robbed of her cellular phone. The article Fire razes buildings at Lamaha squatting area appeared first on Stabroek News.

PM convenes high-level meeting on power sector Prime Minister, Mark Phillips yesterday chaired a high-level meeting with key stakeholders in the nation’s power sector, at his Office on Camp Street. The article PM convenes high-level meeting on power sector appeared first on Stabroek News.

Nineteen Venezuelans charged with illegal activity in Guyana’s EEZ, some fined On Tuesday, 19 Venezuelans appeared before Magistrate Faith McGusty at the Georgetown Magistrate’s Court, facing charges linked to the illegal exploitation of resources in Guyana’s Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ). The article Nineteen Venezuelans charged with illegal activity in Guyana’s EEZ, some fined appeared first on Stabroek News.

MMA-ADA rejects MP’s claim of corruption cover-up -says case of `ghost’ guard was addressed The Mahaica, Mahaicony, Abary-Agricultural Development Authority (MMA-ADA) yesterday rejected recent allegations made by APNU+AFC MP  Vinceroy Jordan that there was massive corruption within the organization. The article MMA-ADA rejects MP’s claim of corruption cover-up appeared first on Stabroek News.

Rebranded LIAT 2020 looking to service Guyana route Rebranded regional airline – LIAT 2020 – has asked the Government of Guyana for permission to once again service this destination but has been told that it has to meet the requirements for a number of processes including those relating to finances and safety. The article Rebranded LIAT 2020 looking to service Guyana route appeared first on Stabroek News.

Pile driving could have been responsible for GPL outages – Nandlall Residents of Georgetown experienced multiple blackouts yesterday with the Guyana Power and Light (GPL) CEO, Kesh Nandlall stating that vibrations from piling activities on the Railway Embankment at Hope on the East Coast Demerara could have been to blame. The article Pile driving could have been responsible for GPL outages – Nandlall appeared first on Stabroek News.

GuySuCo says $600m estimate for Albion powerhouse is accurate With increasing questions being asked, the Guyana Sugar Corporation (GuySuCo) yesterday said that the $600m estimate given to fix the burnt Albion Estate powerhouse is accurate. The article GuySuCo says $600m estimate for Albion powerhouse is accurate appeared first on Stabroek News.