Firefighters battle to contain the fire. [Alva Solomon Photos]
The scene of the fire. [Alva Solomon Photo][www.inewsguyana.com] – A fire, suspected to be electrical in nature, destroyed the Natural Sciences Building at the University of Guyana Turkeyen Campus on Tuesday night, November 24.
Reports reaching iNews revealed that multiple explosions were heard inside the building during the fire. Members of the Guyana Fire Service battled to contain the flames, which engulfed the flat wooden building sometime around 6:45 hrs.
Firefighters battle to contain the fire. [Alva Solomon Photos]iNews understands that no one was inside the building at the time, which is located where construction is ongoing to two faculty buildings.
According to reports, the fire started in the southern section of the building. Students nearby reported seeing smoke and immediately notified the fire service.
Dozens of students converged at the scene while classes were called off for the evening. Also present at the scene was UG’s Deputy Vice Chancellor, Elizabeth Ramlall.
Guyana has offered three seats to Barbados in its National Educational Leadership Academy (NELA), a national institution dedicated to the professional development and training...
The government is intensifying efforts to secure new markets for locally produced paddy as Guyana’s rice industry continues to expand and farmers seek greater...
Lionel Messi scored in a record sixth-straight World Cup knockout match to help Argentina reach the quarterfinals after a stunning late comeback to beat...
See full statement from the Caribbean Community:
During the Retreat of Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) held on 06 July 2026, the...
The WCPL on Tuesday announced a landmark partnership with Limacol, one of the Caribbean's most recognized consumer brands, which will serve as the tournament's...
See full statement from Guyana Police Force:
Police are investigating a fatal marine incident which occurred on Friday, July 3, 2026, about 19:40hrs on the...
See full statement from the Guyana Police Force:
Police are investigating an alleged murder committed on Andries Allicock, 42, of Central Amelia’s Ward, Linden, whose...
Senior citizens in Guyana will be able to begin stamping and cashing their annual $20,000 transportation vouchers from Wednesday, July 8, at any post...
![The scene of the fire. [Alva Solomon Photo]](https://i0.wp.com/inewsguyana.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/fire-2.jpg?ssl=1)
![Firefighters battle to contain the fire. [Alva Solomon Photos]](https://i0.wp.com/inewsguyana.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/fire-1.jpg?ssl=1)
