President Dr. Irfaan Ali revealed on Saturday that his government hopes to soon implement a new driver’s license renewal system. The new system, President Ali said, will be a digital one that joins other new digital systems from automated airport processes to payment ventures. “We are now working to be…
Fisherman’s house destroyed by fire, arson suspected
Permaul Punsammy, a 54-year-old fisherman of Whim, Corentyne, Berbice, lost his house in a devastating fire early Friday morning. Punsammy told the News Room that he left home around 07:00 hrs to prepare a boat for a fishing trip set for Monday. Upon arriving at Number 66 port, he reportedly…
Berbice fisherman loses seine, catch in piracy incident
Deonarine Permaul, a fisherman of Nigg Village, Region Six, is hoping for assistance from the relevant authorities following a piracy incident recently. On Wednesday, Permaul and his crew set out on a fishing expedition from the Kilcoy Port. Permaul stated that at approximately 18:30 hours, while working in the Atlantic…
Berbice fisherman loses seine, catch in piracy incident
Deonarine Permaul, a fisherman of Nigg Village, Region Six, is hoping for assistance from the relevant authorities following a piracy incident recently. On Wednesday, Permaul and his crew set out on a fishing expedition from the Kilcoy Port. Permaul stated that at approximately 18:30 hours, while working in the Atlantic…
Berbice fisherman loses seine, catch in piracy incident
Deonarine Permaul, a fisherman of Nigg Village, Region Six, is hoping for assistance from the relevant authorities following a piracy incident recently. On Wednesday, Permaul and his crew set out on a fishing expedition from the Kilcoy Port. Permaul stated that at approximately 18:30 hours, while working in the Atlantic…
Fireman’s death not caused by negligence or anyone’s wrongdoing – report finds
See below the full press statement from the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC): The Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) acknowledges the findings of the independent investigative panel, which included external experts, regarding the unfortunate passing of Mr. Voshaun Manbodh, a firefighter, at our facility following an injury sustained in the…
Back-to-back titles for Headquarters in Commissioner’s T20 Cup
Headquarters have cemented their dominance, successfully defending their title in the 2025 Commissioner’s T20 Cricket Tournament with a nail-biting victory over the Officers Team at the Police Sports Club Ground. In a tense final on Friday, Headquarters, the defending champions, showcased their resilience and tactical nous to overcome a spirited…
Mysterious disappearances spook residents of Caribbean island
(BBC) The worst part is the mental torture, Patricia Joseph says. The “gut-wrenching” flashes of wondering what her mother’s last moments were. The infinite state of limbo. Six years after her mother’s mysterious disappearance, Patricia still catches herself looking out for the distinctive orange-lined raincoat that Hyacinth Gage, 74, was…
Reg. 10 housing applications backlog to be cleared by mid-year – Croal
Minister of Housing and Water Collin Croal revealed on Friday that the backlog for house lot applications in Region 10 (Upper Demerara-Berbice) is expected to be cleared by mid-year. “Region 10 will be cleared all before the middle of this year. “So anyone, by middle of this year in Region…
Reg. 10 housing applications backlog to be cleared by mid-year – Croal
Minister of Housing and Water Collin Croal revealed on Friday that the backlog for house lot applications in Region 10 (Upper Demerara-Berbice) is expected to be cleared by mid-year. “Region 10 will be cleared all before the middle of this year. “So anyone, by middle of this year in Region…
