Last Updated on Wednesday, 2 August 2023, 11:40 by Denis Chabrol by GHK Lall Dr. Roger Luncheon has long been gone from the public limelight, that which he occupied with some distinction in both the last and this century. He spanned more than centuries; Roger Luncheon, on occasion, bridged the expanse that ruptures this country in so many ways. Now, ...
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Mazaruni shopkeeper killed, co-worker arrested
Last Updated on Wednesday, 2 August 2023, 9:54 by Denis Chabrol A shopkeeper has been stabbed to death at ‘Mer Meria’ Backdam, Surinamo Landing, Middle Mazaruni River, police said on Wednesday. Dead is 55-year-old Andrew Harris, called “Shortman”. Investigators said a 34-year old man, who is Harris’ co-w0rker, has been arrested in connection with the incident that occurred between July ...
Read More »Region 4 sub-divisional Commander, driver injured in accident
Last Updated on Wednesday, 2 August 2023, 7:48 by Denis Chabrol The Police Commander of Region Four sub-division 4(b), Superintendent Mahendra Singh was injured in an accident on the East Bank Demerara Public Road on Wednesday morning, Police Commissioner Clifton Hicken said. He told Demerara Waves Online News briefly that Mr Singh sustained a “couple of lacerations” and that officer ...
Read More »BREAKING: Dr Roger Luncheon dies
Last Updated on Wednesday, 2 August 2023, 8:03 by Denis Chabrol Veteran People’s Progressive Party (PPP) Executive Member and former Head of the Presidential Secretariat, Dr Roger Luncheon died early Wednesday morning, his party confirmed in a brief statement. “A true son of the soil who helped to shape the lives of many, Dr. Luncheon left a rich legacy of ...
Read More »Fire destroys 13 passenger speed boats at Vreed-en-Hoop stelling
Last Updated on Tuesday, 1 August 2023, 12:36 by Denis Chabrol An early Tuesday morning fire destroyed 13 passenger speed boats and slightly damaged six others at the Vreed-en-Hoop Stelling, West Coast Demerara, the Guyana Fire Service (GFS) said. “Several persons were questioned, including a watchman for the vessel where the fire started. He was later placed into custody at ...
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