St Lucia PM expresses sadness over collision that claimed two lives
St Lucia Prime Minister Philip J Pierre said that it was with profound sadness that he learned of the tragic marine collision at Anse Cochon, which has claimed the lives of two young Saint Lucians and left several others injured, while search and rescue efforts continue for those missing.
Dozens missing, two bodies recovered after MV Barima capsizes
-67 persons rescued, captain tested positive for cannabis With dozens missing, Minister of Public Works Juan Edghill last night said he was “extremely outraged” after learning that the captain of the MV Barima which capsized on Saturday night tested positive for cannabis and that the official passenger manifest was inaccurate.
Edghill says MV Barima was seaworthy
-was due for drydocking later this year Public Works Minister Juan Edghill last evening defended the seaworthiness of the MV Barima, saying there was no report declaring the vessel unfit for service, even as tender documents circulated by Opposition Leader Azruddin Mohamed raised questions about extensive repairs that had been identified for the ferry earlier this year.
Survivor says may have lost seven relatives in MV Barima capsizing
-tales of horror recounted “This boat… like a wave come and this boat mek a one jam and right away that is how the water rush in.”
Palmer awarded developmental scholarship for 2026 GSL
Twenty-one-year-old batting all-rounder Michael Palmer of St. Maarten will join the Guyana Amazon Warriors through a new developmental scholarship launched by NAGICO Insurances and the ExxonMobil Guyana Global Super League (GSL).
Public health system facing severe staff shortages, delayed pay – Campbell
APNU parliamentarian Terrence Campbell has accused the government of presiding over a deteriorating public health system, alleging persistent staff shortages, delayed salaries for healthcare workers, equipment failures and insufficient medical supplies.
Two men die after vehicle plunges into drain on Eccles to Ogle bypass
Two men were found dead yesterday morning after the pickup truck in which they were travelling was discovered overturned and submerged in a concrete drain along the Henry Public Road on the Eccles to Ogle bypass, East Bank Demerara.
Five timber companies here have chance to attend European business forum
Five high-potential timber companies here will have a chance to participate in a fully-funded European Forestry Business Mission in November that will focus on export diversification and enhanced local value addition.
Plaisance FC crowned EDFA Youth Ensemble U13 champions
Plaisance FC have won the East Demerara Football Association Youth Ensemble Under-13 Competition after finishing with the highest points tally at the end of the tournament on July 18 at the Buxton Ground.
A platinum performance by Marian Academy at NGSA
Dear Editor, From perfection to as close as perfection can be; and all in a single year.
Children from fire-hit Enmore home at various state institutions
Three days after a fire destroyed much of the privately-run Hope Children’s Home at Enmore, East Coast Demerara, the displaced children have been accommodated among state-run facilities while staff continue to provide care as they await plans for rebuilding.
Capsizing of MV Barima
In due course the full scale of the national disaster that befell the country yesterday with the capsizing of the MV Barima will be known.
Suspected ecstasy found in crotch of man arriving from Suriname
A 53-year-old Georgetown man is in police custody after 81 grammes of suspected ecstasy were found concealed on his person following his arrival by speedboat from Suriname on Saturday morning.
Robin Persaud wins Keep Fit Series Race Two
Robin Persaud won the second race of the Keep Fit Cycling Series yesterday at the inner circuit of the National Park.
Deterring corrupt acts by public officials
Dear Editor, The many allegations of corruption associated with the current government continue to increase. Access to lucrative opportunities and capital have allowed political influence to reach an all-time high in our country’s history.
Bartica man held with suspected cannabis in haversack
A 27-year-old Bartica man is in police custody after a quantity of suspected cannabis was found in a haversack he was carrying during a police patrol early yesterday morning.
MV Barima captain had been under the influence of cannabis – Edghill
An “outraged” Minister of Public Works Juan Edghill this evening shockingly told the nation that authorities cannot confirm how many persons were on the MV Barima when it sunk last night as some of the persons rescued are not on the official manifest that was provided.
Torres fires Spain to second World Cup title
Ferran Torres scored an extra-time winner as Spain defeated defending champions Argentina 1-0 in a heated FIFA World Cup final in New Jersey.
Two men found dead in van in drain
Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the discovery of two deceased men after a motor van was found in a concrete drain along the Henry Public Road.