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Driver arrested, to be charged after mud spilled along Heroes Highway
Swift action by traffic ranks has resulted in the arrest of a lorry driver after mud was carelessly dumped along Heroes’ Highway west, creating a hazard for motorists. The lorry involved has been lodged as investigations continue and charges are imminent. The Ministry of Public Works has already been engaged to facilitate the prompt removal […]
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Update: 57 bodies recovered; 44 positively identified
See full statement from the Guyana Government: The Government of Guyana continues to lead an extensive multi-agency and international response following the sinking of the MV Barima. Support assets from the Trinidad and Tobago Coast Guard and the Brazilian Navy have arrived in Guyana’s waters and are en-route to support the ongoing search, rescue and […]
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$3B housing initiative announced for Amerindian communities
The Government of Guyana will invest $3 billion this year to assist Amerindian families in building new homes and carrying out repairs to existing ones in villages across hinterland communities. The announcement was made on Tuesday by Vice President Dr Bharrat Jagdeo during an interactive session with Indigenous leaders at the National Toshaos Conference at […]
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MV Barima Disaster… Death toll now pegged at 103
…as 22 more bodies recovered on Day Three …Govt. says 76 survivors accounted for By Khadidja Ba (Kaieteur News) – The death toll following the capsising of the MV Barima is now pegged at 103, following three days of search and rescue by the coast guard, Opposition Leader Azruddin Mohamed, owners of private vessels, and local […]
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Another boat calamity… Several injured, captain critical after boat collision in Canje River
(Kaieteur News) – Several persons, including a team of healthcare workers and four children, were injured on Tuesday afternoon after two boats collided in the Canje River, leaving eight persons hospitalised. The incident was confirmed to Kaieteur News by health officials in Region Six. According to information received, one of the boats was transporting a team […]
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Opposition Leader calls for Edghill’s resignation
…says minister must be held accountable as more than 100 feared dead …“I will address any issue at the appropriate time, not tonight” — Minister Juan Edghill, declining to respond to resignation calls (Kaieteur News) – With 53 bodies recovered and at least 50 people still missing following the MV Barima maritime disaster, Opposition Leader Azruddin […]
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