Mental health secretariat to be set up…as Govt heightens emphasis on illness
The establishment of a Mental Health Secretariat, to be built in Quamina Street, Georgetown, will see better coordination of mental health related services, interventions...
Young remigrant popularising Guyana brand of plantain chips
“If the plantain chips come from Guyana, then it packaging somewhere else” was the conclusion of one side as a group of friends debated...
Teachers’ housing project awaiting ‘go-ahead’
Teachers will soon have the advantage of receiving a loan to construct their homes through the long-anticipated Teachers’ Revolving Housing Fund, which is awaiting...
Corentyne man dies after foot injured during heated row
Residents of Kildonan, Corentyne, Berbice are in a state of shock after learning that one of their villagers succumbed to wounds inflicted upon him...
Police seeking extradition of former GPL’s deputy CEO from Canada
Guyanese law enforcement officials are aggressively pursuing the extradition of former Deputy Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Guyana Power and Light (GPL) Ash...
Was another person in ACP Balram Persaud’s vehicle at time of accident?
Traffic Chief admits ‘hearing’ such reports but says investigating ranks saw no one else inside vehicle at accident scene
By Kristen Macklingam
Two days after Assistant...
Former Police Sergeant arraigned for murder of reputed wife
Colin Bailey, a former Police Sergeant, was yesterday arraigned for the murder of his reputed wife when he appeared before Chief Magistrate Ann McLennan...
Houston accident: Man accused of causing death of pedal cyclist placed on $810,000 bail
Patrick Higgins, a senior Court Marshal, was granted bail in the sum of Gy$810,000 when he appeared before Chief Magistrate Ann McLennan at the...
Guyana Deaf Association has over 200 registered members
Association lobbies President for 'hearing impaired' Centre
In an effort to ensure that measures can be put into place to enhance the lives of persons...
President says Rodney Report “badly flawed”…Govt intends to challenge findings
Leader of the controversial People’s National Congress Reform (PNCR), President David Granger has finally broken his silence on the damning findings of the internationally...
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Pres Ali challenges local aviation operators to invest in regional carrier
…commissions Jags Aviation’s HAL Dornier 228 aircraft
President Dr Irfaan Ali is calling on operators in the local aviation industry to pool together their resources...
Love for his son fuels father’s call for LGBTQ anti-discrimination laws
Harold Hopkinson, a 71-year-old businessman who has conquered the motor racing and sharp-shooting arenas, now has his sights set on rallying fellow parents and...
When smoking took his legs, fatherhood kept him standing
…dad of 5 tells his story of resilience
Fathers often leave lasting footprints in the lives of their children and this is achieved through lessons...
Police find 118g of cannabis at Westminster, WBD
Police in Regional Division #3 (Essequibo Islands-West Demerara) are investigating the discovery of a quantity of suspected cannabis which was discovered on Saturday, June...
President Ali calls for values-driven national development; celebrates 50 years of Brahma Kumaris in...
President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali on Saturday said Guyana’s rapid transformation must be accompanied by a stronger investment in values, consciousness and national unity,...
Min. Parag urges Bartica students to resist peer pressure
...as sexual and reproductive health symposium concludes
The Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Health, in partnership with UNICEF, UNFPA and other United Nations...
Essequibo Coast man arrested with illegal gun, ammo
A 63-year-old self-employed man of Lot 12 Perseverance Public Road, Essequibo Coast, has been arrested after he was found in possession of an unlicensed...
CJIAC reaffirms commitment to aviation security, respectful screening of all passengers
See the statement below from CJIA:
The Cheddi Jagan International Airport Corporation (CJIAC) remains fully committed to maintaining the highest standards of aviation security while...
40,000 residents to benefit from new Diamond Recreational Park
...park will boost community well-being, social interaction
The newly commissioned Diamond Recreational Park is expected to play a major role in enhancing the physical, mental,...
Billions in foreign capital available but businesses must be investment-ready – PSC Head tells...
Chairman of the Private Sector Commission (PSC) in Guyana, Gerald Gouveia Jr, is encouraging Guyanese businesses to prepare themselves so that they can tap...
