EXPLOSIVE DEVICE SUSPECTED TO BE THROWN AT MIDTOWN CAFE

Investigators from the Guyana Fire Service are putting together the pieces following a fire at the Midtown Cafe on Monday night. Swift efforts from fire fighters averted what could have been a major catastrophe.

The building is owned by Attorney Nigel Hughes and his wife former Minister Catherine Hughes. The restaurant and bar is operated by businessman Larry Singh.

The Fire Sevice’s preliminary investigation revealed that a device might have been thrown at the building which exploded. A full investigation is currently underway.