Guyana News

 The latest Guyana news from Stabroek News including oil and gas coverage, crime, politics, culture, business and more.

Four students hurt in River’s View boat accident

President David Granger instructed that an investigation be launched into the accident involving a ‘David G’ boat in the vicinity of River’s View, Cuyuni-Mazaruni (Region Seven) as he last evening visited the four injured students at the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC).

First Lady Sandra Granger delivering the feature address at Saturday’s International Women’s Day Concert and Expo hosted by the High Commission of Canada in collaboration with the Ministry of Social Protection

More mentorship of women needed in business

The need for more mentorship of women in business and the narrowing of the pay gap between men and women were highlighted by Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Caribbean Containers Incorporated, Patricia Bacchus during an International Women’s Day event held last Saturday.

Troy Anthony Thomas

Murder accused wanted by US held at Liliendaal

An intelligence-led operation by ranks of the Guyana Police Force which began on January 31, 2018, has resulted in the apprehension of a murder suspect who fled the United States of America after an arrest warrant was issued.

Seelall Persaud

Evidence was sufficient to close Lindo Creek massacre probe

-recounts Christmas Fall shootout with Fine Man gang The police were satisfied that there was sufficient evidence at the close of the Lindo Creek massacre case to determine with certainty those who were responsible for killing the eight miners, retired police commissioner Seelall Persaud testified yesterday.

Short circuit causes power cuts

Residents in Georgetown were yesterday subjected to a power outage that lasted for several hours after a short circuit within a 13.8 kV breaker at Sophia resulted in service interruptions for the Demerara-Berbice Interconnected System (DBIS).

Dead: Romel Gomes

Linden grocer shot dead

Shortly after he was seen arguing with two men posing as customers in his shop, a 32-year-old Linden grocer was shot dead on Monday afternoon.

Today's Paper

The ePaper edition, on the Web & in stores for Android, iPhone & iPad.

Included free with your web subscription. Learn more.