Ministry rebuffs concerns about New Hope Canal Bridge The Minister of Public Works Juan Edghill yesterday rebuffed concerns about the structural integrity of the ongoing work at the New Hope Canal Bridge. The article Ministry rebuffs concerns about New Hope Canal Bridge appeared first on Stabroek News.
Edghill says new Demerara bridge safe, no abnormal settlement has occurred The Ministry of Public Works has dismissed claims circulating on social media that the recently commissioned Bharrat Jagdeo Demerara River Bridge has shown signs of abnormal settlement, assuring that the structure remains safe following technical inspections. The article Edghill says new Demerara bridge safe, no abnormal settlement has occurred appeared first on Stabroek News.
Bharrat says unaware of any use of cryptocurrency in gold smuggling Minister of Natural Resources Vickram Bharrat yesterday stated he was unaware of any use of cryptocurrency here to enable gold smuggling. The article Bharrat says unaware of any use of cryptocurrency in gold smuggling appeared first on Stabroek News.
Increased ferry services for festive season – Edghill Minister of Public Works Juan Edghill has announced increased ferry services to address surging demand during the Christmas period. Region One’s demands will be met through the MV Kimbia, which loaded on Sunday for yesterday’s departure to Mabaruma. The article Increased ferry services for festive season – Edghill appeared first on Stabroek News.
Eggs ranging from $1,500 to $2,500 a tray With the demand for eggs expected to rise sharply in the coming days, Stabroek News visited the Bourda and Stabroek markets yesterday and learnt that the price for eggs ranged from $1,500 per tray to $2,500 per tray.. The article Eggs ranging from $1,500 to $2,500 a tray appeared first on Stabroek News.
High Court rules in favour of NICIL over Charlestown wharf -GNIC to vacate by June 12th, 2026 -fishing company to pay damages of $58m The High Court has ruled in favour of government holding company, NICIL in its long-running dispute with the Guyana National Industrial Company Inc. The article High Court rules in favour of NICIL over Charlestown wharf appeared first on Stabroek News.
Edna Stephenson passes away just before 108th birthday The community of Kitty, Georgetown is mourning the passing of one of their most beloved and enduring figures, Edna Stephenson, who peacefully transitioned from this life on December 4, 2025, just 4 days shy of her 108th birthday. The article Edna Stephenson passes away just before 108th birthday appeared first on Stabroek News.
Private sector must help design Caribbean economy, Mottley tells GCCI Barbadian Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley has urged the Caribbean private sector to move beyond lobbying for government intervention and instead take a central role in shaping the region’s economic future, warning that long-term prosperity cannot depend on public policy alone. The article Private sector must help design Caribbean economy, Mottley tells GCCI appeared first on Stabroek News.
St Lawrence man to be sentenced for attempted rape of a child An East Bank Essequibo man was yesterday found guilty of the attempted rape of a child and is set to be sentenced on January 21st, 2025. The article St Lawrence man to be sentenced for attempted rape of a child appeared first on Stabroek News.
César Guedes back to launch revamped UN Volunteers programme Newly appointed Head of United Nations Volunteers (UNV) for the Southern Caribbean César Guedes has announced a strategic “relaunch and revamp” of the programme, specifically tailored for the “new Guyana”. The article César Guedes back to launch revamped UN Volunteers programme appeared first on Stabroek News.