Part of Kurupukari–Lethem Corridor washed away

The destroyed section of the corridor with the truck after it toppled.  (Ministry of Public Works photo)
The destroyed section of the corridor with the truck after it toppled. (Ministry of Public Works photo)

-Pirara Bridge submerged A section of the Kurupukari to Lethem Corridor collapsed yesterday under continuous pressure from a storm surge and traffic between Georgetown and Lethem will be affected, the Ministry of Public Works said last night.

Source: https://www.myfoxhurricane.com/saharan_dust_car.html
Source: https://www.myfoxhurricane.com/saharan_dust_car.html

EPA issues warning over air quality

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) yesterday notified the public that there is a  visible haze in the Georgetown area.

Roxanne Myers
Roxanne Myers

Elections fraud case now set for end of July

-after application thrown out by High Court The elections fraud case is now finally set to begin in the magistrate’s court at the end of July following the rejection by the High Court of an application by the defence.

Ministry of Sport launches track and field training programme

– US group Speed Capital Commission to administer initiative With the aim of qualifying for the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles, USA, the Ministry of Culture, Youth, and Sport yesterday commissioned an extensive training and vetting procedure for local track and field athletes, which will be supervised by the American group Speed Capital Commission.

ANC on course to lose majority in South Africa’s seismic election

MIDRAND, South Africa,  (Reuters) – The African National Congress looked set today to lose the parliamentary majority it has held for 30 years, as partial election results suggested it would need a partner to stay in power – a first in South Africa’s post-apartheid history.