GWI rehabilitates over 300 fire hydrants in Georgetown

The Guyana Water Incorporated (GWI), in an effort to expand its services to the Guyanese population has rehabilitated over 300 fire hydrants in Georgetown, to create greater access to adequate water supply for the fire service during emergencies. Chief Executive Officer, (CEO), Guyana Water Incorporated (GWI), Dr. Richard Van West-Charles at the opening of a […]

Fire believed to be ignited by child guts South Ruimveldt home

Fire officers were called out on Thursday afternoon as a blaze ripped through a two-storey Caneview Avenue, South Ruimveldt house. The quick response and work of the Fire Service resulted in the blaze being contained to the one building. Nearby houses were only partly scorched and the bottom flat of the house was saved. It […]

“Dropping of rates means nothing to us” -says MAPM official

The Movement Against Parking Meters, hosted its third protest against the introduction of the parking meter project outside City Hall today. A large crowd gathered once again to make known their disapproval with the City Council’s awarding of a contract to the Smart City Solutions company to introduce parking meters in Georgetown. They maintain that […]

CARICOM Secretary General calls on regional body to deliver more in less time

-by Handel Duncan- The 28th Inter-sessional Meeting of the Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) opened at the Marriott Hotel in Georgetown with Secretary-General of CARICOM – Ambassador Irwin LaRocque telling the gathering of Heads that the region is not delivering results as fast as it should in a number of areas. Ambassador LaRocque listed […]

“Whistle” Charged for Privilege nightclub shooting

Former murder accused, Leon Duncan aka “Whistle”, was today remanded to prison for the shooting incident that took place in the Privilege nightclub, injuring two persons. Today he was charged with attempted murder and discharging a loaded firearm. The Prosecution’s case is that “Whistle” was approached by three individuals in the club and an altercation […]

Achievers, Vanguars dominate Volleyball season opener

The Guyana Volleyball Federation (GVF) commenced its 2017 season with the Lenny Shuffler Open tournament  and Achievers and Vanguards were the most dominant teams in the respective males and females categories. Playing at the National Gymnasium, Vanguards defeated Castrol Strikers in two clear sets avoiding the third, with those sets finishing  25-19 and 25-18. Meanwhile […]