Last Updated on Friday, 23 December 2016, 13:16 by Denis Chabrol Weather forecasters Friday afternoon issued a flash-flood warning, saying that more rain is expected until about 6 PM. “Flash-flood warning is in effect for flood prone areas,” the Hydromet Department said in a statement.  The flood warning came hours after farm lands, businesses and several households in Georgetown and ...

Last Updated on Friday, 23 December 2016, 12:51 by Denis Chabrol The National Drainage and Irrigation Authority (NDIA) says it is fully prepared to respond to any eventuality which may arise as a result of the rainy season, as pumps and excavators have been deployed countrywide. Chief Executive Officer, National Drainage and Irrigation Authority (NDIA), Mr. Fredrick Flatts underscoring the importance of ...

Last Updated on Friday, 23 December 2016, 11:55 by Denis Chabrol Heavy rainfall and high tide on Friday conspired to severely flood Georgetown and several coastal villages. In the case of Georgetown disposal of waste into canals and poor construction techniques have added to the woes facing residents who have been shopping and otherwise preparing for the Christmas season So ...

Last Updated on Friday, 23 December 2016, 10:08 by Denis Chabrol Fire  early Friday morning destroyed a house at Tucber, New Amsterdam, leaving a fireman homeless. Fire Chief, Marlon Gentle told Demerara Waves Online News that based on preliminary information, the fire originated from a kerosene lamp. Sources said the house had no electricity. The house was occupied by Troy Williams, ...