Daily Archives: October 5, 2023
Oil Audit: ‘Disciplinary measures’ for senior gov’t staff in unauthorised engagement with ExxonMobil
The Minister of Natural Resources Vickram Bharrat Thursday night said the ministry’s Senior Petroleum Coordinator Gopnauth Gossai was involved in...
Crane topples at Providence worksite killing 34-Y-0 man
Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of Shawn Anthony Joseph, a 34-year-old man from No. 76 Village, Corentyne,...
Cops looking for doctor who allegedly raped pregnant woman
Police investigators have confirmed that a doctor is wanted for questioning in relation to the allegation that he raped a...
After talks failed, GPL was forced to take ‘15 massive’ businesses off its grid
Vice President Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo said the Guyana Power and Light (GPL), Guyana’s main power generating company, was forced to...
Gov’t to request new proposals for Amaila Falls hydro project soon
There are new investors keen on developing Guyana’s long-anticipated Amaila Falls hydropower project and as such, Vice President Dr. Bharrat...
Floodlights at GFF National Training Centre to be switched on by early December
President of the Guyana Football Federation (GFF) Wayne Forde on Thursday announced that the installation of FIFA approved flood lights...
Sand reportedly stolen from Berbice burial ground, tombs also missing
The Regional Democratic Council in Region Five and the Rosignol/Zeelust Neighbourhood Democratic Council are currently investigating the removal of sand...
‘Most’ deficiencies at Mahdia Fire Station rectified; more firefighters needed – Fire Chief tells COI
Acknowledging that the Mahdia Fire Station, with the lone appliance in the township, faced with a number of shortcomings during...
GPL now disconnecting large customers from grid during peak hours
With an unprecedented demand for electricity locally, the Guyana Power and Light (GPL) has been taking some large customers off...
Police suspect ‘gangs’ involved in assault, robbery of students
As investigations into the assault and robbery of two students on Tuesday night continue, Police are now probing whether the...
Conway (152*), Ravindra (123*) crush holders England in World Cup opener
England’s defence of their 50-over World Cup title began with a nine-wicket hammering at the hands of New Zealand in...
Canada-CARICOM Summit set for Oct. 17 – 19
The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, Thursday announced that he will welcome leaders from the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) to Ottawa for...
