April 1st Regent St fire caused by arson

Fire Chief Marlon Gentle has confirmed that the April 1 fire that gutted the Jaigobin Complex on Regent Street, Georgetown, was as a result of arson.

Speaking to Stabroek News, Gentle said that the fire was set by unknown person/s and originated in the south eastern section of the building which housed the Dilip’s Variety Store or under a stairwell.

The Fire Chief added that evidence suggests that the door to