October 2024

GWI says storm to be blamed, not utility, for Linden water disruption

The Guyana Water Incorporated (GWI) has issued a formal statement addressing the recent water supply disruption in Linden, saying that it should not be held responsible for the issue. The utility company responded to accusations from regional politicians, including opposition Member of Parliament Jermaine Figueira, who they claimed linked the disruption to GWI’s operations. The
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Wholly Misconceived and Meritless: The Chief Justice’s Dismissal of Cathy Hughes’ ‘Low-Life’ Case Against Jagdeo

The case of discrimination brought by opposition Parliamentarian Cathy Hughes  Hughes on the grounds she was called a low-life by Vice President Dr Bharrat Jagdeo, was wholly misconceived and without merit, Chief Justice (ag) Roxane George SC, recently ruled. Mrs Hughes was represented by her husband Nigel Hughes, who now heads the AFC party she
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NA woman dies after consuming lethal drink allegedly given to her by girlfriend

Tragedy has struck the township of New Amsterdam (East Berbice-Corentyne) following the death of 26-year-old Debbie Blacks on Wednesday, just a day after she ingested a toxic substance at the hands of her girlfriend. The shocking incident occurred at the home of Belinda Fraser, 22, who had been in a romantic relationship with Blacks for
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New block to house 150 sixth-form students commissioned at West Demerara Secondary

New block to house 150 sixth-form students commissioned at West Demerara Secondary

A new $27 million building has been commissioned at West Demerara Secondary School in Region Three. The new two-storey building features five large classrooms and other essential amenities and will create a spacious environment for some 150 sixth-form students. Minister of Education, Priya Manickchand Currently, thirty-three students are enrolled in Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examination (CAPE)
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DDL resumes most operations after fire at Diamond facility

Demerara Distillers Limited (DDL) has confirmed the successful resumption of production at several of its facilities, following a fire last Friday at one of its key power plants located at Diamond, East Bank Demerara. DDL said less than a week after the blaze broke out in the power station housing essential generators for the complex,
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Sophia fisherman arrested with cocaine

Tevin Bacchus, a 26-year-old fisherman from North Sophia, Georgetown, was arrested late Wednesday night after a police patrol unit discovered 31.1 grams of cocaine in his possession. At approximately 22:10 hrs, a mobile patrol unit, led by a Sergeant, was conducting routine operations in the Bel Air area of Georgetown when they noticed Bacchus behaving
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Only secondary students to take part in ‘revamped Nationals’

The National Schools’ Championship has been rebranded as the National Secondary Schools Athletic Championships and will now only feature secondary school athletes. This new format was explained by Nicholas Fraser, Head of the Allied Arts Unit within the Ministry of Education, during a Facebook video launch and follows years of monitoring and recommendations dating back
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CPL 2024: Kings into final after rain curtails Qualifier One against Warriors

St. Lucia Kings booked their place in the 2024 Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League (CPL) Final with a 15-run victory over reigning champions Guyana Amazon Warriors in a weather curtailed match at the Guyana National Stadium in Providence. The Warriors will now take on Barbados Royals on Friday with the winner of that match contesting
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CPL issues statement on Eliminator match interruption and permutations

See below statement issued by the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) At 20:58 on Tuesday 1 October, during the Eliminator match between the Barbados Royals and the Trinbago Knight Riders, there was a loss of power to all three floodlight towers on  the eastern side of the Guyana National Stadium, Providence, causing an interruption in play.
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Driver alleges police brutality during arrest; Police say injuries were self-inflicted

Driver alleges police brutality during arrest; Police say injuries were self-inflicted

Feroze Khan, a 29-year-old ambulance driver, claims he was a victim of police brutality during his arrest. However, the police maintain that he caused his own injuries and was also responsible for a sergeant losing a tooth while resisting arrest. On September 29, Khan was hired to transport individuals to the Amerindian Heritage Celebrations at
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