GNSC blaze was arson – fire service
A Guyana Fire Service (GFS) investigation has concluded that the blaze which gutted a Guyana National Shipping Cor-poration Limited (GNSC) building on Sunday morning was an act of arson.
A Guyana Fire Service (GFS) investigation has concluded that the blaze which gutted a Guyana National Shipping Cor-poration Limited (GNSC) building on Sunday morning was an act of arson.
The Ministry of Health yesterday said that as of January 30th, 2022, two more men who tested positive for the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) have died.
President Irfaan Ali yesterday presented the President’s Medal to the University of Guyana’s 2020/2021 valedictorian, Devindra Kissoon.
Finding the 88 years imposed upon him for the murder of his former girlfriend to have been excessive, the Guyana Court of Appeal has decreased Jermaine Maynard’s sentence to 46 years, from which it ordered further deductions for time so far served since his conviction back in 2016.
Speaker Manzoor Nadir yesterday dismissed the APNU+AFC motion calling for 22 members of the government to be sent to the Privileges Committee for alleged “unparliamentary conduct” on the grounds that a prima facie case was not established.
Residents of several communities within Pomeroon-Supenaam (Region Two), will soon be able to access the internet through the ICT Access and eServices for Hinterland, Poor and Remote Communities Project, under the Office of the Prime Minister.
Construction for the “safe space” recreational area along the Lamaha Street corridor in Georgetown is advancing and the site may be open for public use by Valentine’s Day.
A Garnett Street, Kitty man was yesterday placed on $10,000 bail after being charged with assaulting a peace officer.
A woman charged with stealing over $1 million from her former employers was on Monday sentenced to two years behind bars after being found guilty at the conclusion of her trial.
A number of upgrades are set for the National Procurement and Tender Administration Board (NPTAB) for this year, according to Finance Minister, Dr.
QUITO, (Reuters) – A burst pipeline in Ecuador caused an oil spill within a protected area of the country’s Amazon rainforest, the environment ministry said yesterday, adding that the pipeline operator will face legal consequences.
A mason was yesterday asked to post a total of $150,000 bail to secure his pre-trial liberty after he was faced with charges of inflicting bodily harm and wounding.
LIMA, (Reuters) – Peru Environment Minister Ruben Ramirez said yesterday the government will temporarily suspend Repsol’s offshore oil unloading operations following a spill of over 10,000 barrels that has caused widespread environmental damage.
While there are currently over 11,000 active COVID-19 cases in the country, Minister of Health, Dr.
OTTAWA, (Reuters) – Prime Minister Justin Trudeau yesterday said Canadians were disgusted by the behavior of some people protesting against COVID-19 vaccine mandates in Ottawa and said he would not be intimidated.
An Albouystown man yesterday told a city magistrate that he was drunk when he walked into an apartment and stole laptops and other items.
Darrell La Fargue, the former Queensway Security Service worker who is accused of stealing millions from the company, was yesterday freed of the charges laid against him after a settlement was reached.
LOS ANGELES, (Reuters) – Pop singer Rihanna announced she is expecting her first child with rapper A$AP Rocky through photos released on Monday of the couple smiling, holding hands and revealing a visible baby bump.
Two men jointly charged with an armed robbery have been denied bail after a court heard that they were positively identified during an identification parade and might issue threats to their accuser if released.
LONDON, (Reuters) – British Prime Minister Boris Johnson faced renewed calls to resign yesterday after a report found that alcohol-fuelled events at his offices and residence when COVID-19 lockdown rules were in force should never have taken place.
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