by Sharda Bacchus Shardabacchus@newsroom.gy Having lost a leg, Lusignan, East Coast Demerara (ECD) resident, Jesus Mahamgoo still tried to provide for his wife and four children. For years, they have been living in a rented apartment and his dream of building a comfortable space one day for them is…
Another nine squatting areas to be regularised in 2025 – Croal
In an effort to promote legal housing and occupancy, the Ministry of Housing and Water have regularised a total of 17 squatting areas since 2020. And by the first quarter of 2025, another nine squatting areas are expected to be regularised. “As part of our work programme…we have a number…
After more than 30 years, Bamia gets clean water for the first time
Last Wednesday, Minister within the Ministry of Housing and Water Susan Rodrigues symbolically turned on a water main at Bamia, a community along the Linden-Soesdyke Highway that would see some 200 families benefitting from potable water. For over 30 years, residents have had to struggle to get water daily, at…
Two men charged with break-and-enter and larceny, granted $100,000 bail each
Two men, John Gillette, 21, and Naresh Persaud, 20, were formally charged on Thursday, November 7, with Break-and-Enter and Larceny following an alleged burglary in Bartica. The pair appeared before His Worship Mr. Teriq Mohammed at the Bartica Magistrate’s Court where they faced charges under Section 229(a) of the Criminal…
Student, 14, shot in chest after alleged robbery
Police are investigating a shooting incident that left a 14-year-old student hospitalised after he was shot in the chest during an altercation at Durban Park, Georgetown, on Thursday evening of. The victim, a Form 3 (Grade 9) student from ‘B’ Field Sophia, was admitted to the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation…
Hughes shielding AFC members who attempted to steal 2020 elections- Jagdeo
General Secretary of the People’s Progressive Party Civic (PPP/C) Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo said Nigel Hughes is utilising his position as leader of the Alliance for Change (AFC) to shield his fellow party members involved in their attempt to derail the 2020 General and Regional Elections. “It’s a dishonest policy of…
Hughes shielding AFC members who attempted to steal 2020 elections- Jagdeo
General Secretary of the People’s Progressive Party Civic (PPP/C) Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo said Nigel Hughes is utilising his position as leader of the Alliance for Change (AFC) to shield his fellow party members involved in their attempt to derail the 2020 General and Regional Elections. “It’s a dishonest policy of…
Hughes shielding AFC members who attempted to steal 2020 elections- Jagdeo
General Secretary of the People’s Progressive Party Civic (PPP/C) Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo said Nigel Hughes is utilising his position as leader of the Alliance for Change (AFC) to shield his fellow party members involved in their attempt to derail the 2020 General and Regional Elections. “It’s a dishonest policy of…
Hughes shielding AFC members who attempted to steal 2020 elections- Jagdeo
General Secretary of the People’s Progressive Party Civic (PPP/C) Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo said Nigel Hughes is utilising his position as leader of the Alliance for Change (AFC) to shield his fellow party members involved in their attempt to derail the 2020 General and Regional Elections. “It’s a dishonest policy of…
Hughes shielding AFC members who attempted to steal 2020 elections- Jagdeo
General Secretary of the People’s Progressive Party Civic (PPP/C) Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo said Nigel Hughes is utilising his position as leader of the Alliance for Change (AFC) to shield his fellow party members involved in their attempt to derail the 2020 General and Regional Elections. “It’s a dishonest policy of…
