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More parenting forums, community-based outreaches needed to address suicide – Region 2 Chairman

In light of the rising suicide and attempted suicide rates in Guyana, Regional authorities in the county of Essequibo are calling for the Government...

“CHOOSE LIFE, LOVE LIFE AND SAVE LIFE” …Berbicians join battle against suicide

Large numbers of Berbicians on Friday joined the Suicide Prevention Walk held in East Berbice, Region Six under the theme, ‘I choose life, I...

Over 1000 Region 9 students benefit from ‘shoes that grow’

Minister of Social Cohesion Ms. Amna Ally and First Lady, Mrs. Sandra Granger, on Thursday distributed footwear to more than 1000 students from Region...

Deliberate attempts being made to frustrate work of City Council – Town Clerk

Town Clerk, Royston King is urging Georgetown residents to be vigilant as deliberate attempts are being made to sabotage the cleanup efforts by the...

Breaking!!! Guyana included on U.S. CDC list warning about Zika virus

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) extended its travel warning to another eight countries or territories that pose a risk of...

President Granger addresses ‘secondary impact’ of criminal violence in Guyana

Violence is not a political inevitability or social necessity, but rather a human invention aimed at generating and perpetuating domination of one group or...

PAHO advises countries to monitor and report birth anomalies as Zika virus spreads

The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) is recommending that its member countries monitor and report any increases in neurological syndromes and congenital anomalies, which...

Fire at Haags Bosch Landfill site extinguished

The fire at Haags Bosch Landfill Eccles Industrial Site, East Bank Demerara is completely extinguished and the Government of Guyana has put in place...

PPP slams Govt’s tardy response to Zika virus

The People’s Progressive Party (PPP) at its most recent media briefing, has slammed the Public Health Ministry over its handling of the lone Zika...

Govt says will take lead in tackling suicide…announces national suicide prevention plan

While acknowledging suicide prevention is everybody’s business, the Government today has said it will lead in efforts to tackle the present trend. On Sunday, 17...

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Broadcasters confirmed for Global Super League

The broadcasters for the 2024 ExxonMobil Guyana Global Super League (GSL) have been confirmed with the tournament available to watch worldwide. The tournament will...

GSL T20: Final batch of tickets for opening match released

The final batch of tickets for the opening match of the ExxonMobil Guyana Global Super League (GSL) have been released for sale at the...

Over 1300 traffic cases recorded in two days

The Guyana Police Force's Traffic Department has embarked on an aggressive Enforcement Exercise and over the last two days, made out some 1,353 cases...

G/town businessman nabbed with illegal gun, ammo

At about 03:15 hrsh today, acting on information received, a Police team led by an Assistant Superintendent proceeded to Middleton Street, Campbellville, Georgetown in...

Teen shot in leg at Sophia

Police are investigating an alleged shooting incident committed on a 17-year-old Labourer from 'B' Field Sophia which occurred at about 02:30h today at A'...

Venezuelan nationals arrested for attacking, stabbing cop at Stabroek Market

A Police Constable stationed at Brickdam Station and attached to the Criminal Investigation Department was attacked, stabbed and injured at about 23:45h on Saturday...

EBD Public Road to Diamond First Ave. alternative connection among $17B road works

The Ministry of Public Works has injected $17 billion to rehabilitate 19 main access roads in Regions Four and Five. Six contracts were signed on...

Seize job opportunities in new, growing sectors in economy – VP to 305 Nations...

The Nations University saw 305 students graduating on Saturday and they were encouraged to not be distracted by the noise of the world and...

Berbice fisherman dies after vehicle plunges into trench

The lifeless body of 34-year-old fisherman, Mitchell Benn, was pulled from his pickup, which was submerged in a canal at Port Mourant, Corentyne, Region...

NWD farmers nabbed with unlicensed shotguns, ammo

Two farmers were arrested this morning in the North-West District, Region One (Barima-Waini) after police found two unlicensed shotguns with matching ammunition at their...