Lynnesha Rigby

The Ministry of Home Affairs wishes to assure residents of Albouystown that support is being provided in the aftermath of the devastating fire which occurred yesterday (Thursday, September 11, 2025) on James Street. A team from the Ministry’s Utility Section, along with the necessary equipment, is currently on the ground assisting with the clearing of […]

The Civil Defence Commission (CDC) has operationalized a shelter at the Six Head Lewis Gym located at Callender and Independence Boulevard, Albouystown, to accommodate those displaced by the fire. Accommodations for tonight, as well as personal effects, are being provided. Minister of Home Affairs, Hon. Robeson Benn; Minister of Public Works, Bishop Juan Edghill; and

Thursday, September 11, 2025, a fire broke out on James Street, Albouystown, between Hill and Albouys Streets. Firefighters remain on the scene and are still working to soak the area to ensure the blaze is completely extinguished. As a safety measure, the Guyana Power and Light (GPL) has disconnected power in the vicinity to allow

The Guyana Forensic Science Laboratory (GFSL), in collaboration with the Government Analyst–Food and Drug Department (GA-FDD) and the Institute of Applied Science and Technology (IAST), today officially opened a three-day Inter-Laboratory Training on Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy (AAS) at the IAST Boardroom, University of Guyana, Turkeyen Campus. The training is designed to strengthen technical capacity across