With new generators switched on over the weekend, Minister within the Ministry of Public Works Deodat Indar has said the Guyana Power and Light (GPL) can now meet all of the country’s electricity demand. Currently, GPL has the capacity to generate 180 megawatts of power. This is an increase from…
Rickey Boodram, a 29-year-old resident of Maria’s Pleasure, Wakenaam, died on Tuesday after an accident in which he apparently collided with another motorcyclist. Police Headquarters reported that the accident occurred at around 22:00 hrs at Maria’s Pleasure Public Road. Boodraam was reportedly riding his motorcycle (#CK 6068) along the public…
Rajendra Moniram, a 23-year-old labourer of Onderneeming/Sand Pit, Essequibo Coast, was Wednesday charged after he fired at a Police Detective Corporal in September. The incident occurred on September 29 at Onderneeming Sand Pit, Essequibo Coast. Police Headquarters reported that Moniram was charged with the offence of ‘Discharging a Loaded Firearm…
A 57-year-old Bartica businessman was remanded to prison on Wednesday for possession of a quantity of ammunition without license. Carl Reddy called “Brother Carl” of Second Avenue, Bartica appeared before Magistrate Crystal Lambert at the Bartica Magistrate’s Court. He was pleaded not guilty to the charge and was remanded to…
West Indies left-arm spinners Gudakesh Motie and Akeal Hosein continued their ascension in the ICC Twenty20 rankings, following strong performances in the decisive contest of their recently-concluded five-match series against England. The curtains came down on the highly entertaining series at the Brian Lara Cricket Stadium in Trinidad and Tobago last…
Police responding to a report of domestic violence and threats on Tuesday arrested an Essequibo businessman after he was allegedly found in possession of an unlicensed firearm and several rounds of ammunition. In custody is Pooran Manman called Rocky, 44, of Abram Zuil, Essequibo Coast. Police Headquarters said at around…
See below press release from Cyril’s Transportation Service Cyril’s Transportation Service (CTS) proudly announces the acquisition of nine brand-new 2023 Honda CR-V vehicles, marking a groundbreaking milestone in the nation’s transportation industry. CTS has always been at the forefront of innovation and customer satisfaction, and the recent purchase of these…
Guyana spent much more money on key infrastructure such as hospitals, schools and housing projects this year, according to the Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC). ECLAC reported on economic growth and economic performance in the Latin America and Caribbean region in its final report for 2023,…
The Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) now estimates a 39.2% increase in Guyana’s economic growth this year, a figure higher than what was earlier projected. In its final report for 2023, titled “Preliminary Overview of the Economies of Latin America and the Caribbean”, ECLAC said the…
A Police Sergeant attached to Traffic Headquarters has been placed under close arrest after he Tuesday wounded a man who hurled a bottle – intended for a dog – at his car which was parked on Middle Road, Pouderoyen, West Bank Demerara (WBD). Phillips Adams, 47, of Middle Street, Pouderoyen,…
