Palestinians cheer as freed prisoners begin to arrive home under ceasefire deal  RAMALLAH/CAIRO,  (Reuters) – Joyous Palestinians rushed to embrace prisoners freed under a U.S.-brokered ceasefire agreement as they arrived by bus to the occupied West Bank and Gaza today. The article Palestinians cheer as freed prisoners begin to arrive home under ceasefire deal  appeared first on Stabroek News.

Adams urges vigilance around Exxon’s oil wells decommissioning plans Former Environmental Protection Agency director and oil and gas engineer Dr Vincent Adams  has warned that Guyana must be more vigilant of ExxonMobil and partners’ decommissioning of wells in the offshore Stabroek Block as with five years since production began there seemed to be no clear and concrete plans for cleaning up after oil is gone. The article Adams urges vigilance around Exxon’s oil wells decommissioning plans appeared first on Stabroek News.

Water, power issues plague Kamwatta Critical issues, including a water shortage, persistent electricity woes, land encroachment and a lack of transportation for school-children are plaguing the Indigenous community of Kamwatta, a sub-district of Mabaruma, prompting a resident to publicly bemoan the situation. The article Water, power issues plague Kamwatta appeared first on Stabroek News.

WIN councillors demand resumption of Region Ten chairmanship vote, or will move to court The kerfuffle surrounding the election of the chairman of the Region Ten Regional Democratic Council (RDC) has escalated with We Invest in Nationhood (WIN) councillors Mark Goring, Denzel Chapman, Tamicka Duke, Nandy Fiedtkou, Michelle Hope, Leola Narine, Yoland Nedd, Judith Wade-Martin and Hubert Williams, threatening court action against Clerk of Council Dwight John over the suspension of the voting process. The article WIN councillors demand resumption of Region Ten chairmanship vote, or will move to court appeared first on Stabroek News.

PNCR+APNU condemn alleged NDC fraud in Region Four The PNCR and APNU yesterday announced their condemnation of an alleged multi-million-dollar fraud in the Hauraruni/Yarrowkabra Neighbourhood Democratic Council (NDC) in Region Four, which they said is controlled by the PPP/C. The article PNCR+APNU condemn alleged NDC fraud in Region Four appeared first on Stabroek News.

Indigenous community mourns passing of Tony Rodney James The Amerindian Peoples Association (APA) is among the many indivi-duals and groups that have expressed deep sorrow over the passing of Indigenous advocate Tony Rodney James, AA, known as “Chief Kokoi,” of Aishalton Village in South Rupununi. The article Indigenous community mourns passing of Tony Rodney James appeared first on Stabroek News.

Radio Eve Leary explained protection orders in family violence situations Family violence was the topic yesterday on the Guyana Police Force’s online platform Radio Eve Leary and Superintendent Shellon Daniels outlined various aspects of the law, including how individuals can apply for protection orders. The article Radio Eve Leary explained protection orders in family violence situations appeared first on Stabroek News.

CDC joined Exxon in oil spill response exercise The Civil Defence Commission (CDC) supported a major multi-agency oil spill response exercise held from October 7 to October 8, at the Guyana Marriott Hotel, Kingston, Georgetown, a Department of Public Information (DPI) release reported last week. The article CDC joined Exxon in oil spill response exercise appeared first on Stabroek News.

Turn attention to filariasis – Health Minister urges end-polio walkers While he hailed the Rotary Club of Georgetown for organising its annual End Polio Now walk, an initiative in the fight to globally eradicate the disease, Minister of Health Dr Frank Anthony pleaded for the same attention to be given to filariasis.  The article Turn attention to filariasis – Health Minister urges end-polio walkers appeared first on Stabroek News.

How the Cost of Living is affecting people Part 150 Interviews and photos by Subhana Shiwmangal Stabroek News spoke to the members of the public in Central Mackenzie, Linden, Region Ten on Wednesday about the rising cost of living and how it is affecting them. The article How the Cost of Living is affecting people appeared first on Stabroek News.