Hundreds to benefit from “D” Division crime prevention programme
The Social Crime Prevention Programme in “D” Division is off to a good start with scores of youths in many communities benefitting from various...
No new cases of Zika found in Guyana – PAHO Rep
Pan American Health Orgainsation’s (PAHO) Country Representative, Dr. William Adu-Krow, said there has been no new case of the Zika virus detected in Guyana....
Father of 11 hangs self…after wife threatened to report abuse to police
After suffering years of abuse at the hands of her husband, Sharmilla Singh of lot 17 Dundee Mahaicony, East Coast Demerara (ECD) found her...
Essequibo teen succumbs – after she attempted suicide last weekend
By Kristen Macklingam
The 19-year-old girl from Supenaam in Region Two who was battling for her life at the Suddie Public Hospital after she attempted...
Teen mom undergoes emergency surgery – says doctors left ‘after birth’ inside of her
Investigations are currently on-going into claims made by an 18-year-old mother that the doctors at a Hospital in Region Two, after recently delivering her...
Jaguar attacks on the rise in Region Two..woman barely escapes
Over 100 dogs have gone missing and the carcasses of scores of livestock in Essequibo have been discovered recently following a number of jaguar...
U.S. Gov’t to help Guyana fight suicide scourge
The spiraling suicide scourge plaguing Guyana, especially in recent times, has forced the Government to engage all stakeholders to work towards a redress, and...
Drought situation: Govt taking multi-stakeholder approach to support affected communities
Guyana is at present experiencing prolonged dry weather conditions which have led to an intensified drought situation in most regions. In Region Nine (Upper...
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...
Recent Articles
PAC condemns vandalism of facilities at Guyana-China Friendship Park
See full statement from the Protected Areas Commission:
The Protected Areas Commission (PAC) expresses profound disappointment and concern regarding the misuse and acts of vandalism...
Update: Pilot’s body in advanced state of decomposition, efforts to recover remains to continue...
See full statement from the Guyana Civil Aviation Authority:
It is with deep sadness that we confirm that the body of the pilot has been...
Pres. Ali hands over garbage trucks to boost Region Three sanitation
Each Neighbourhood Democratic Council (NDC) in Region Three have received a garbage truck, as part of the government’s nationwide effort to strengthen solid waste...
No need for panic buying or hoarding fuel – PM as shipments arrive
For Immediate Release:
See full statement by Prime Minister Mark Phillips on fuel availability
The Government is aware of reports of public anxiety regarding the temporary...
GuyOil rejects fake news of fuel shortage lasting for 10 weeks
The Guyana Oil Company Limited (GuyOil) is rejecting a fake press release published by Sheriff News Network, which indicates that the current disruption to...
Govt to construct $59M drainage structures along Bellamy Canal
The Ministry of Agriculture, through the National Drainage and Irrigation Authority (NDIA), has invited bids to build drainage structures along the Bellamy Canal in...
Venezuelan man fined for forging birth certificate to gain Guyanese citizenship
A 28-year-old Venezuelan national, Rene Calabo, has been fined $100,000 or sentenced to three months’ imprisonment after pleading guilty to presenting a forged birth...
“We are closely monitoring the situation” – Pres. Ali meets with importers on fuel...
President Dr Irfaan Ali today met with fuel importers to address the current fuel shortages.
"I’ve been assured that shipments are expected as early as...
Private investor interested in developing airport in Reg. 3 – Pres. Ali
President Dr Irfaan Ali on Sunday announced that Region Three (Essequibo Islands-West Demerara) could soon get its own municipal airport, similar to the Eugene...
Man critical after being stabbed during robbery at Kitty Seawall Road
See full statement from the Guyana Police Force:
Police in Regional Division 4 ‘A’ are investigating an alleged Robbery Under Arms which occurred on Monday...
