Roofs still being repaired on Essequibo Coast
Up to last night the government was continuing to repair the roofs that were damaged by a ferocious storm on Wednesday.
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Crime
Shoe Lane taxi driver on gun, ammo charges
Ryan Lewis, a 37-year-old taxi driver of Shoe Lane, New Amsterdam, Berbice, has been charged with unlawful possession of a firearm and ammunition.
Parag visits Plantation Hope family left homeless after fire
Minister of Education Sonia Parag on Thursday visited the Wahab family at Plantation Hope, West Coast Berbice, after an early morning fire destroyed their two-storey home, leaving five persons, including a two-year-old child, homeless.
APNU wants independent survey of squall damage
The opposition APNU has called for an independent assessment of damage caused by Wednesday’s squall that struck the Essequibo Coast, arguing that while emergency relief is essential, questions about damage assessments and the structural integrity of public buildings must also be addressed.
Thirty firefighters conclude heavy-duty driver training
Thirty firefighters have successfully completed the Guyana Fire Service’s Heavy-Duty Driver Training Programme, one of the largest cohorts to be trained by the service.
Potarinau farmer fined for traffic offences
A 26-year-old farmer from Potarinau Village, Central Rupununi, was on Thursday fined a total of $65,000 after pleading guilty to four traffic offences at the Lethem Magistrate’s Court.
Guyana, Jamaica sign MoUs in agriculture, defence, other areas
Guyana and Jamaica today signed several memoranda of understanding (MOUs) at State House in Georgetown, laying the foundation for expanded cooperation across agriculture, security, finance, housing, technology and climate resilience.
Crime
Man held over suspected murder of Uitvlugt woman
Police are investigating the suspected murder between Wednesday June 24 and Thursday June 25, 2026, at De Groote-en-Klien, Uitvlugt, West Coast Demerara, resulting in the death of Shavannie Hanoman, called ‘Bo’, a 46-year-old housewife of the said area.
Business
Massy breaks ground on US$75m business hub at Houston
Massy yesterday officially turned the sod for a new US$75 million business hub at Houston, East Bank Demerara, describing the investment as one that will strengthen its operations in Guyana while supporting the country’s food distribution network and automotive sector.
Furore erupts over death of boy, 16, at Corriverton
-Home Minister, police promise full probe The family of 16-year-old Altaf King, who died in a fatal crash while allegedly being chased by police last evening, is calling for a thorough investigation into the events leading up to the teen’s death.
Gov’t doubles mortgage interest tax ease for first-time homeowners
First-time homeowners can now deduct the full interest paid on their home loans from their taxable income, after the government yesterday announced the doubling of the relief ceiling under Section 28 of the Income Tax Act.
Four meetings of PAC already cancelled after PPP/C MPs unavailable – Panday
Chairman of the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) Vishnu Panday has accused government members of delaying the work of the parliamentary oversight body after four scheduled meetings were cancelled this month due to the unavailability of PPP/C representatives.
Reliance woman still without roof following Wednesday’s storm
Despite an assurance by President Irfaan Ali that residents who lost their roofs in Wednesday’s ferocious storm on the Essequibo Coast would be given assistance, at least one woman in Reliance remained at the mercy of the elements yesterday.
Twenty-eight of 34 Region Four projects to be granted extensions
-Edghill warns that trucks exceeding weight limit will be impounded Minister of Public Works Juan Edghill on Wednesday told contractors executing projects in Region Four that 28 of 34 projects will be granted extensions while warning that trucks found exceeding the government’s 15-tonne per axle weight limit will be impounded for up to two weeks.
Kwakwani still battling floods
As residents of Kwakwani and surrounding communities in Region Ten continue to contend with flooding, Minister of Housing and Water Collin Croal says the government has been developing a new housing scheme to provide an alternative for residents living in flood-prone areas along the waterfront.
GWI gets two new sewer trucks
Guyana Water Incorporated (GWI) on Wednesday commissioned two new sewer combination tanker trucks valued at approximately $44 million to replace equipment that has been in operation for about 14 years, a move aimed at improving response times to sanitation-related complaints and strengthening maintenance of Georgetown’s sewer network.
AFC raises concerns with Carter Center over electoral administration
The Alliance For Change (AFC) says it has raised concerns with representatives of the Carter Center over the state of electoral administration here, including the inactivity of the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) and what it described as unresolved deficiencies in the conduct of the 2025 General and Regional Elections.
GAWU Credit Union approves $6.1m in member distributions
The Guyana Agricultural and General Workers Cooperative Credit Union Society Limited held its 31st Annual General Meeting (AGM) yesterday and approved $6.1m in distributions to members.
Crime
Man flees from police in Sophia, drops gun
Police are investigating the discovery of an illegal firearm and ammunition after a man fled from ranks during an anti-crime patrol at Fourth Corner, ‘A’ Field, Sophia, late Tuesday night.
NDC chairs, councillors set for higher stipends
Neighbourhood Democratic Council (NDC) chairpersons, vice-chairpersons and councillors are expected to begin receiving increased monthly stipends within days following the completion of administrative processes, Minister of Local Government Priya Manickchand has announced.
