Man charged with causing death over truck chaos on bridge Jomel Kenny, 23, of Anna Catherina, West Coast Demerara, the driver of motor lorry GAC 296 which was involved in the fatal accident which occurred on Thursday January 29, 2026, on the southern carriageway of the Bharrat Jagdeo Demerara River Bridge, has been charged with causing death by dangerous driving and other offences. The article Man charged with causing death over truck chaos on bridge appeared first on Stabroek News.
Four men die on vessel -fumes from gas tank believed to be cause Police are investigating an incident yesterday at about 6.30 pm on board a cargo vessel docked at a wharf located on Water Street, Cummingsburg, George-town, which resulted in the deaths of four crew members, a release stated. The article Four men die on vessel appeared first on Stabroek News.
CJ rules against Mohameds in challenge to extradition proceedings Acting Chief Justice Navindra Singh yesterday dismissed a constitutional challenge brought by gold dealers Nazar Mohamed and Azruddin Mohamed against US extradition proceedings against them in the magistrate’s court, ruling that the Minister of Home Affairs lawfully issued the Authority to Proceed (ATP) under Guyana’s extradition laws and was not biased in doing so. The article CJ rules against Mohameds in challenge to extradition proceedings appeared first on Stabroek News.
Duncan attacks gov’t housing programme, says not delivering dignity, basic services APNU Member of Parliament Sherod Duncan on Tuesday launched a blistering attack on the government’s housing programme, accusing it of failing to deliver dignity, basic services, and completed homes to ordinary Guyanese, while also using his budget presentation to strongly condemn recent restrictions placed on media access to the National Assembly. The article Duncan attacks gov’t housing programme, says not delivering dignity, basic services appeared first on Stabroek News.
Zulfikar Ally, Labour Minister defend budget -cite jobs growth, social support and public service reform Minister of Public Service with responsibility for Government Efficiency and Implementation, Zulfikar Ally, and Minister of Labour and Manpower Planning Keoma Griffith yesterday mounted a strong defence of the $1.558 trillion Budget 2026 in the National Assembly, rejecting opposition criticism and pointing to economic growth, job creation and expanded social support as evidence that the estimates are delivering results for ordinary Guyanese. The article Zulfikar Ally, Labour Minister defend budget appeared first on Stabroek News.
Accused pleads guilty to murder of Williamsburg businessman Satish Ramnarase threw himself at the mercy of the court yesterday after confessing to killing 59-year-old businessman, Akbhar Sain, during a robbery at the victim’s supermarket located in Williams-burg, Corentyne on October 17, 2023. The article Accused pleads guilty to murder of Williamsburg businessman appeared first on Stabroek News.
Gov’t backbenchers defend Amerindian Affairs allocations -Andrews calls budget one of sand, stone and cement Government backbenchers defending Budget 2026 on Tuesday used their contributions in the National Assembly to argue that the spending plan is people-centred and that hinterland and Amerindian communities are directly benefiting from targeted allocations, including through the Ministry of Amerindian Affairs. The article Gov’t backbenchers defend Amerindian Affairs allocations appeared first on Stabroek News.
Teixeira chides Opposition Leader for ‘misconceptions’ about benefits The Minister of Parliamentary Affairs and Governance, Gail Teixeira, is seeking to “clarify misconceptions” she says are being “peddled” by the Opposition Leader, Azruddin Mohamed regarding the benefits he is entitled to as a constitutional office holder. The article Teixeira chides Opposition Leader for ‘misconceptions’ about benefits appeared first on Stabroek News.
Guyana to host Caribbean Tourism Organisation conference in October – Rodrigues Minister of Tourism, Industry and Commerce, Susan Rodrigues on Tuesday announced that Guyana will host the Caribbean Tourism Organisation conference in October this year and supporting this year’s budget she highlighted the upcoming development bank to aid small businesses. The article Guyana to host Caribbean Tourism Organisation conference in October – Rodrigues appeared first on Stabroek News.
Lorry suffers mechanical fault on Demerara bridge A lorry suffered a mechanical fault on the Bharrat Jagdeo Demerara River Bridge at about 10:20 yesterday morning causing traffic to be halted as the authorities took precautionary safety measures. The article Lorry suffers mechanical fault on Demerara bridge appeared first on Stabroek News.