Building in New Amsterdam destroyed by fire after being set ablaze twice last year

A three-storey building at the corner of Main and King Streets in New Amsterdam, Region Six (East Berbice-Corentyne), was destroyed by fire today.

In December, two fires had erupted in the building but were successfully extinguished by members of the Guyana Fire Service (GFS).

It is not known who owns the building but it was previously owned by a doctor who migrated more than two decades ago.

There are reports that an insurance company had purchased the property.