August 2024

Fatal Bartica fire caused by overheating fan

Fatal Bartica fire caused by overheating fan

The Guyana Fire Service has confirmed that the fire which devastated a home in Bartica on July 24 was caused by an overheating electrical fan. The fan’s malfunction led to a blaze that rapidly spread through the upper flat of the building. According to reports, the Bartica Fire Service Station received an emergency call at
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Free resource maps launched to boost mining and forestry sectors

Free resource maps launched to boost mining and forestry sectors

The Ministry of Natural Resources has launched its Mineral Mapping Resource Allocation Map and its Forestry Resource Allocation Map that are expected to significantly expected to boost the work and management of the sector. The launch was announced by Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Natural Resources Joslyn McKenzie when subject minister Vickram Bharrat held
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‘Great opportunities’ for investors as Guyana & Suriname twin development

‘Great opportunities’ for investors as Guyana & Suriname twin development

Neighbouring Guyana and Suriname are supporting each other’s development and Dr. Peter Ramsaroop believes this collaboration presents more opportunities for investors seeking to do business in either country. Dr. Ramsaroop is the Guyana’s Chief Investment Officer. He heads the Guyana Office for Investment (GO-Invest), a government agency that facilitates ventures here. According to him, the
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Sean Paul Finally Releases A Track On Dave Kelly’s ‘Showtime’ Riddim After 27 Years

Sean Paul Finally Releases A Track On Dave Kelly’s ‘Showtime’ Riddim After 27 Years

After 27 years, Dancehall superstar Sean Paul has finally had the chance to record on Dave Kelly’s iconic Showtime riddim – a juggling riddim he has long wished to voice, and which is famous for hits like Wayne Wonder’s Searching Dem Searching and Bounty Killer’s Eagle and the Hawk.

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GWI to implement smart meter programme later this year

GWI to implement smart meter programme later this year

The Guyana Water Incorporated (GWI) is currently upgrading its services with the use of technology and later this year, the company will be implementing a smart meter programme. The programme, GWI Chief Executive Officer Shaik Baksh said, will kick off with the procurement and installation of 10,000 smart meters in Georgetown. “A smart metering pilot
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Labourer arrested with improvised firearm at street party

Labourer arrested with improvised firearm at street party

A 24-year-old labourer of Block ‘F’ North, Sophia, Greater Georgetown was arrested just after midnight on Friday with an orange improvised firearm and three 9mm rounds of ammunition. Anthony Bumbury was at a street party on Pike Street, Sophia when he was arrested. He was questioned by ranks from the Alberttown Police Station on whether
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Kriya yoga introduced to Guyana, future programmes to come

Kriya yoga introduced to Guyana, future programmes to come

The Kriya Yoga Institute brought its work to Guyana recently, providing a free lecture to the public on the ancient and scientific path of kriya yoga meditation by Swami Purnatmananda Giri. Kriya Yoga International is organised into regions: Africa, Asia, Europe, North America, Oceania and South America. Each region has its headquarters plus several ashrams
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