Seismic data deal clinched for large offshore area -will aid oil and gas exploration decisions The Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR) yesterday announced the advancement of seismic data acquisition for a vast swathe offshore in a move to enable further oil and gas exploration. The article Seismic data deal clinched for large offshore area appeared first on Stabroek News.
Two men missing after barge with molasses sinks Two men are missing after a barge with molasses sank yesterday 9.5 miles off of Buxton on the East Coast of Demerara. The article Two men missing after barge with molasses sinks appeared first on Stabroek News.
Civil society coalition calls for restoration of `independent’ GYEITI process A coalition of international and local civil society organisations is calling for the restoration of an independent and rules-based process governing Guyana’s participation in the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI), warning that recent developments could undermine oversight of the country’s rapidly expanding extractive sector. The article Civil society coalition calls for restoration of `independent’ GYEITI process appeared first on Stabroek News.
Tuschen labourer chopped to death A 23-year-old construction worker is in police custody for the murder of a 29-year-old Tuschen labourer. Herbert Hartman was discovered dead in a pool of blood at his Tuschen New Scheme, East Bank Essequibo residence with several chop wounds about his body yesterday morning. The article Tuschen labourer chopped to death appeared first on Stabroek News.
BBC journalists deny gov’t influence over ‘World Questions’ panel selection BBC journalists Jonny Dymond and Helen Towner yesterday said that their BBC World Questions debate programme is never influenced by politicians in a country so far as their stories and the selection of their panels are concerned. The article BBC journalists deny gov’t influence over ‘World Questions’ panel selection appeared first on Stabroek News.
Four on trial for Sophia 2021 murder Four persons are currently on trial before Justice Gino Persaud at the High Court in Demerara for the 2021 murder of Keon McPherson and the court yesterday heard testimony from a government pathologist, the deceased man’s sister and police witnesses. The article Four on trial for Sophia 2021 murder appeared first on Stabroek News.
Mohamed Martin says she opted not to reapply for Vice-Chancellor post University of Guyana Vice-Chancellor Paloma Mohamed Martin yesterday clarified that she has not resigned from her position and will remain in office until July 2026, even as the institution has begun its search for a new Vice-Chancellor. The article Mohamed Martin says she opted not to reapply for Vice-Chancellor post appeared first on Stabroek News.
Berbice trio remanded over armed robbery -one facing gun, ammo charges Three persons were yesterday remanded over a $1.5m robbery at a Rose Hall Town supermarket. Thirty-four-year-old Samantha Thomas, unemployed of Bangladesh, Port Mourant, Corentyne along with Steve Tsoi, called `Timmy’ , 21, of Lot 19 Alness Village and Sherlon McLean, aged 20 years, a construction worker of Nurney Village, appeared before Magistrate Michelle Matthias yesterday on a joint charge of robbery under arms. The article Berbice trio remanded over armed robbery appeared first on Stabroek News.
Parika man missing at Puruni Landing A 26-year-old man has been missing since February 25th more than a month after he arrived at Puruni Landing, Region Seven, to work at a mining camp, Regional Commander, Senior Superintendent Dion Moore yesterday confirmed to Stabroek News that Dinesh Sookram is missing. The article Parika man missing at Puruni Landing appeared first on Stabroek News.
Campaign manager’s suit against Shuman, others for payment fails The High Court has dismissed a lawsuit filed by political campaign manager Yvonne Cole against Lenox Shuman and other executives of the Liberty and Justice Party (LJP), ruling that the party did not breach an agreement to pay her for work carried out during the 2020 General and Regional Elections campaign. The article Campaign manager’s suit against Shuman, others for payment fails appeared first on Stabroek News.