Housing Ministry issues warning on sophisticated scam The Ministry of Housing yesterday issued a warning on what it said was a sophisticated scam targeting those who have applied for government house lots. The article Housing Ministry issues warning on sophisticated scam appeared first on Stabroek News.

President pledges to transform Lethem into major economic, travel hub President Irfaan Ali last night announced development plans for Region 9 during a People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) rally in Lethem, pledging to transform it into a major travel and economic hub as he seeks re-election for a second term. The article President pledges to transform Lethem into major economic, travel hub appeared first on Stabroek News.

Queenstown man gets two years for larceny David Joseph called ‘Naiya’, 37, was jailed on Thursday for larceny after being found guilty. The article Queenstown man gets two years for larceny appeared first on Stabroek News.

Woman jailed for breaching protection order Julie Moore, 38, of One and Three  Quarter Miles, Potaro Road, Bartica, Region #7, was arrested on April 13, 2025 and charged with assault, Breach of a Protection Order (two counts), and one count of threatening language. The article Woman jailed for breaching protection order appeared first on Stabroek News.

Wakenaam sailor fined over small amount of cocaine Lakeram Mahindranauth called ‘Vishan’, 42, of Lot 108 Maria’s Pleasure, Wakenaam, Essequibo River was charged with the possession of 0.81 gramme of cocaine and fined after pleading guilty. The article Wakenaam sailor fined over small amount of cocaine appeared first on Stabroek News.

Adventure man remanded after charged with five counts of break and enter Vishaul Anauge called ‘Ghan’, 27, was on Wednesday remanded after facing a series of charges, a release from the police said yesterday. The article Adventure man remanded after charged with five counts of break and enter appeared first on Stabroek News.

National Parks Commission issues notice for Easter Monday The article National Parks Commission issues notice for Easter Monday appeared first on Stabroek News.

Two men charged with murder of Cuban Two men have been charged with the murder of a Cuban on Sunday. The article Two men charged with murder of Cuban appeared first on Stabroek News.

Trip on transmission line to power ship causes blackout The Guyana Power and Light (GPL) says that at  approximately 9.15 this morning, the L21 Transmission Line that connects to Power Ship 1 tripped, resulting in the loss of 29 Megawatts of power. The article Trip on transmission line to power ship causes blackout appeared first on Stabroek News.

AFC to go it alone -after talks with PNCR collapse As had been predicted, talks between the AFC and PNCR have collapsed with the former yesterday announcing that it will contest the 2025 elections on its own while the latter said that it accepts the decision but has not ruled out talking and coalescing with other parties. The article AFC to go it alone appeared first on Stabroek News.