GPL signs contracts worth over US$235m -to boost transmission, distribution network The Guyana Power & Light Inc (GPL) took another step forward with its Infrastructural Develop-ment and Modernisation Programme when it signed two contracts this week totalling more than US$235 million, (in excess of $50.5 billion) that will impact the utility’s transmission and distribution network. The article GPL signs contracts worth over US$235m appeared first on Stabroek News.
Solar farm inaugurated at Hampshire Prime Minister Mark Phillips yesterday commissioned the 3MWp Solar Farm at Hampshire, Corentyne. A release from the Office of the Prime Minister said the project was done under the Guyana Utility Scale Solar Photovoltaic (GUYSOL) Programme. The article Solar farm inaugurated at Hampshire appeared first on Stabroek News.
Sugar remains vital to Region Six – President -reopening of Skeldon Estate still on the cards President Irfaan Ali yesterday affirmed that sugar remains vital to Region Six and signalled that the possible reopening of the Skeldon estate is still on the cards. The article Sugar remains vital to Region Six – President appeared first on Stabroek News.
Schoolgirl dies in accident at No.63 Village Minister of Education Sonia Parag last evening expressed sorrow at the passing of Central Corentyne Secondary School, student Jodea Seline in an accident at No.63 Village, Corentyne. The article Schoolgirl dies in accident at No.63 Village appeared first on Stabroek News.
APNU calls on Speaker to hold election for Opposition Leader A Partnership for National Unity (APNU) yesterday called on the Speaker of the National Assembly, Manzoor Nadir to immediately fill the constitutional post of Leader of the Opposition, asserting that leaving the position vacant aids “undemocratic practices” by the ruling party. The article APNU calls on Speaker to hold election for Opposition Leader appeared first on Stabroek News.
UG’s Best Graduating Medical Student earns PM, Chancellor medals with 3.98 GPA Mahendra Umadat has been named the Best Graduating Medical Student of the University of Guyana (UG) School of Medicine, as he graduated as part of the 2025 class last Thursday at the Turkeyen Campus. The article UG’s Best Graduating Medical Student earns PM, Chancellor medals with 3.98 GPA appeared first on Stabroek News.
Mexico takes the crown -as Miss Universe 2025 ends in Thailand after weeks of controversy The 2025 edition of the Miss Universe pageant, hosted in Thailand, was not without incident this time around as it saw allegations of rigging, the Jamaican contestant falling off the stage and being led away on a stretcher, and a walkout by the Mexican participant and others following a public exchange with pageant director Nawat Itsaragrisil. Twenty-two-year-old Chandini Baljor, who was the Guyana participant in the 74th Miss Universe Competition, said on her last Facebook post that the experience was nothing short of life-changing. The article Mexico takes the crown appeared first on Stabroek News.
Missing schoolboy’s body found on Golden Fleece beach The village of Golden Fleece, on the Essequibo Coast in Region Two is in deep mourning following the death of 12-year-old Samesh Singh, whose body was discovered early yesterday morning on the Golden Fleece foreshore. The article Missing schoolboy’s body found on Golden Fleece beach appeared first on Stabroek News.
Lima truck driver charged over death of labourer Roopchand Lall, a 32-year-old truck driver, of Lot C West Public Road, Lima Essequibo, has been charged with causing death by dangerous driving. The article Lima truck driver charged over death of labourer appeared first on Stabroek News.
Child rapist gets 16-year sentence Justice Sandil Kissoon has decried the spiralling incidents of sexual violence across Guyana noting that this is of great concern to the Court, especially in cases where children are involved. The article Child rapist gets 16-year sentence appeared first on Stabroek News.