Daily Archives: January 14, 2025
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Sod turned for Guyana’s first School for the Deaf
In its unwavering commitment to inclusive education and the development of all learners, the Ministry of Education today took a historic step in Guyana’s...
Man jailed two months for harming mother
Kishawn Nauth, a 26-year-old labourer of Lot 25 Bush Lot, Essequibo Coast, was today sentenced to two months imprisonment for injuring his mother.
Nauth was...
Essequibo man on $300k bail for rape charge
Gopaul Shawn Baljodha, a 46-year-old labourer of Onderneeming Sand Pit, Essequibo Coast, has been placed on bail after being arraigned on a rape charge.
Baljodha...
1.7 million tonnes of bauxite produced in 2024
Guyana’s bauxite industry is experiencing a significant resurgence. The 1.7 million tonnes of bauxite that was produced in 2024 represents a 225 per cent...
Nearly US$1B earned from gold in 2024 as large-scale producers restart, expand operations
Guyana recorded a sizeable increase in gold production last year, with Minister of Natural Resources Vickram Bharrat revealing that gold brought in earnings to...
Guyana to get first mental health court this year – Chancellor
Guyana’s judiciary is set to launch its first-ever Mental Health Court this year, marking a major step in improving access to justice.
At the ceremonial...
Guyana tapping into Indian experts to strengthen forensic capabilities
As the Government of Guyana works to improve the investigative capabilities of the Guyana Police Force, it will be turning to India for forensic...
Dorcas Club Nursery School pupils relocated from “unsafe” building
See below for a statement from the Education Ministry on the relocation of Dorcas Club Nursery School pupils:
January 14, 2025 – Following the discovery...
Serious crimes down by 42.6% in Region 7 – Commander
Police Commander for Regional Division #7 (Cuyuni-Mazaruni), Senior Superintendent Dion Moore, revealed on Monday that during the years 2023 and 2024, his Division recorded...
“It’s a huge undertaking that has to happen” – Culture Minister on copyright laws
Recognising that strong copyright legislation is needed to support the work of local creatives, Culture Minister Charles Ramson Jr. said that an in-depth analysis...