Sod turned for $6b Kato hospital The Government of Guyana through the Ministry of Health yesterday turned the sod for the construction of a modern hospital at Kato in Region 8. The article Sod turned for $6b Kato hospital appeared first on Stabroek News.
Suriname summons Guyana ambassador over New River Triangle plans Suriname’s Foreign Minister Albert Ramdin yesterday said he had summoned the Ambassador of Guyana, Virjanand Depoo to protest plans by the government in Georgetown to build an airstrip in what he described as the Tigri Area but what is recognized internationally as the New River Triangle in this country. The article Suriname summons Guyana ambassador over New River Triangle plans appeared first on Stabroek News.
Bar Association says no to two Americans seeking to practice here -upholds regulation barring non-nationals The Bar Association of Guyana has determined that attorneys-at-law from the United States of America cannot be allowed to practise here, in accordance with the criteria set out in the Legal Practitioner’s Act. The article Bar Association says no to two Americans seeking to practice here appeared first on Stabroek News.
North Rupununi farmer accused of murdering reputed wife A 53-year-old farmer is now in custody over the murder of his reputed wife on Thursday in their yard located at Yakarinta Village, North Rupununi, Region Nine. The article North Rupununi farmer accused of murdering reputed wife appeared first on Stabroek News.
Quick thinking saves Better Hope family after gas explosion -faulty regulator seen as cause By Khadidja Ba A life-threatening gas explosion was narrowly avoided in a Better Hope home yesterday thanks to the quick thinking and calm actions of Necolese Alexander, a career ICU nurse. The article Quick thinking saves Better Hope family after gas explosion appeared first on Stabroek News.
Harris Paints Guyana launches new manufacturing plant -will harvest rainwater Harris Paints Guyana has launched its new state-of-the-art manufacturing plant and flagship Pro Paint Centre at Beterverwagting, East Coast Demerara. The article Harris Paints Guyana launches new manufacturing plant appeared first on Stabroek News.
Man jailed for killing former partner on Cooper St Nicolas Shawn Williams, who killed his former partner, Clarabel Johnson, in 2020, was sentenced to five years and 11 months in prison after pleading guilty to the crime. The article Man jailed for killing former partner on Cooper St appeared first on Stabroek News.
Indian nationals charged with obtaining money by false pretence Two Indian nationals who conduct business in Guyana appeared yesterday before Magistrate Annette Singh at the Georgetown Magistrate’s Court to face charges of obtaining money under false pretence. The article Indian nationals charged with obtaining money by false pretence appeared first on Stabroek News.
Edghill, Croal meet with South Ruimveldt Park residents -following protest over state of road Minister of Public Works, Juan Edghill, and Minister of Housing and Water, Collin Croal, yesterday morning met with residents of Aubrey Barker Road, South Ruimveldt Park, Georgetown, to address concerns over the road’s deteriorating condition which led to a protest on Thursday evening. The article Edghill, Croal meet with South Ruimveldt Park residents appeared first on Stabroek News.
Registration for NIS pensioners to uplift cash grant to begin next week The government issued an advisory yesterday informing National Insurance Scheme (NIS) pensioners that they can can register for the $100,000 Cash Grant Initiative while conducting transactions at NIS offices as outlined in the table below. The article Registration for NIS pensioners to uplift cash grant to begin next week appeared first on Stabroek News.