Police probing deaths of four crew members aboard vessel The police say that they are investigating an incident which occurred today at about 18:30hrs on board a cargo vessel docked at a wharf located on Water Street, Cummingsburg, Georgetown, which resulted in the deaths of four crew members. The article Police probing deaths of four crew members aboard vessel appeared first on Stabroek News.
Trump has attacked pillars of democracy, says Human Rights Watch WASHINGTON, (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump has attacked key pillars of his country’s democracy, Human Rights Watch warned today in its annual global report, citing the Republican president’s immigration crackdown, threats to voting rights and other policies. The article Trump has attacked pillars of democracy, says Human Rights Watch appeared first on Stabroek News.
Truck rolls backwards on approach to Demerara bridge A truck rolled backwards on the approach to the new Bharrat Jagdeo Demerara River Bridge earlier today and was stuck for some time on the structure, causing a severe buildup of traffic on the western approach to the bridge. The article Truck rolls backwards on approach to Demerara bridge appeared first on Stabroek News.
Panday roasts gov’t over sugar management, Mustapha fires back WIN MP and former GuySuCo executive Vishnu Panday yesterday flayed the government over its management of the sugar industry triggering loud and sustained heckling and a push back later from Minister of Agriculture Zulfikar Mustapha. The article Panday roasts gov’t over sugar management, Mustapha fires back appeared first on Stabroek News.
Panama to open embassy here Panama is to open an embassy here, according to a release yesterday from the Office of the President. The release said that President Irfaan Ali and Panamanian President José Raúl Mulino held a constructive meeting focused on deepening bilateral ties. The article Panama to open embassy here appeared first on Stabroek News.
Guyana, Belize sign MoUs on defence, tourism Guyana and Belize signed a series of Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) during President Irfaan Ali’s three-day State visit to that country which concluded yesterday and they span defence, education, tourism, digital transformation, and investment. The article Guyana, Belize sign MoUs on defence, tourism appeared first on Stabroek News.
Several arrested over murder of Rupununi tour guide – police Several persons have been arrested and are in police custody following the murder of Rupununi tour guide, Leon Baird. Regional Division #9 Commander, Superintendent Mohamed Ally, told Stabroek News yesterday that the investigation is active. The article Several arrested over murder of Rupununi tour guide – police appeared first on Stabroek News.
Man for High Court trial over murder of boy at Charles St Odelle Garnette called ‘Crab’ was yesterday committed to stand trial at the High Court for the murder of seven-year-old Jeremiah Gustave when he appeared at the Georgetown Magistrate’s Court before Magistrate Fabayo Azore. The article Man for High Court trial over murder of boy at Charles St appeared first on Stabroek News.
Overseas-based Guyanese among Anthony N Sabga awardees (Trinidad Guardian) Five Caribbean leaders in science, civic work, entrepreneurship and the arts have been named as the 2026 recipients of the Anthony N Sabga Caribbean Excellence Awards. The article Overseas-based Guyanese among Anthony N Sabga awardees appeared first on Stabroek News.
Value of poultry, beef imports up sharply in 2024 A written reply to APNU MP Terrence Campbell by the Ministry of Finance circulated in Parliament yesterday showed a sharp rise in the value of poultry and beef imports in 2024 despite the government’s focus on cutting the food import bill and expanding poultry production in particular. The article Value of poultry, beef imports up sharply in 2024 appeared first on Stabroek News.