Storm wrecks several houses at Sophia
By: Amar Persaud
Several residents of Sophia, Greater Georgetown are now counting their losses after heavy winds damaged their houses.
Bernard Samuel, 67, of ‘C’ Field...
1.5 MW solar farm commissioned at Bartica
Prime Minister, Brigadier (Ret’d) Mark Phillips, commissioned Guyana's first 1.5 megawatt (MW) Solar Photovoltaic farm on Friday at Bartica, Region Seven (Cuyuni-Mazaruni).
The landmark ceremony...
Govt will address damages to Dochfour homes – Minister Edghill
Dochfour residents were guaranteed on Monday that the damages inflicted on their property as a result of the ongoing East Coast Public Road widening...
Diamond natural gas explosion: Deadline for capping crater extended
The three-week time line which was set for capping the makeshift well, that led to a natural gas explosion, in Diamond, East Bank Demerara...
Remapping of Guyana to begin in 2019- GLSC
Commissioner of the Guyana Lands and Surveys Commission (GLSC), Trevor Benn, at the Commission’s annual end-of-year press briefing on Monday said plans are in...
Natural gas eruption in Region 1
The National Emergency Monitoring System (NEMS) is currently monitoring an eruption of natural gas which occurred in Mabaruma, Barima-Waini (Region One).
This is according to...
GBTI commits $3M towards Bahamas Hurricane Relief
The Guyana Bank for Trade and Industry Limited (GBTI) today announced a substantial three million dollars in hurricane relief to The Bahamas.
In addition, the...
Leatherback turtle found dead at Number 63 Beach
A leatherback turtle was on Monday morning discovered on the Number 63 Beach, Corentyne, Region Six (East Berbice-Corentyne).
The leatherback turtle, a protected species in...
Linden communities under threat from erosion after heavy rainfall
Several communities in Linden, Region Ten (Upper Demerara-Berbice) are now experiencing massive erosion due to heavy rainfall.
Some affected communities are Wisroc, Buck Hill and...
GEA inks agreement on hinterland solar power plant
The Guyana Energy Agency (GEA) has entered into an Agreement with Farfan & Mendes Limited and SOVENTIX Caribbean S.R.L for the execution of the...