Eritrean born Muslim scholar for Youman Nabi celebrations in Guyana
The Central Islamic Organization of Guyana (CIOG) has announced that it will be observing the upcoming Youman Nabi celebrations with a series of special...
Over half million touched down at CJIA in 2015
Commercial and Administrative Manager of the Cheddi Jagan International Airport (CJIA) Corporation, Dursatty Doodnauth, has reported that 2015 was another successful year for the...
We shall not be moved! …Govt refuses to budge in sending Welch on leave...
The A Partnership for National Unity/ Alliance for Change (APNU/AFC) Coalition Government has refused to budge in its position regarding calls being made to...
Singer Natalie Cole dies
International news outlets are reporting that singer Natalie Cole, whose hit songs included the duet ‘Unforgettable’ with her father Nat 'King' Cole, has died...
24-year-old man is first murder victim of 2016
Guyana has recorded its first murder victim of 2016. The Guyana Police Force (GPF) in a press statement this morning reported at about 0010h....
New Year’s resolution: President commits to building public trust and confidence
As across the Nation, Guyanese ushered in Guyana's Jubilee year, President David Granger, like many others, spent the time in prayer and reflection at...
Increased focus on promoting healthier lifestyles in 2016
Health authorities here in Guyana have made it clear that this year (2016), increased focus will be placed on addressing issues relating to Chronic...
Changes in ministerial responsibilities aimed at meeting national needs – Govt
President David Granger, after seven months in office, has said that he has had the opportunity to identify policy areas that need strengthened Ministerial...
Twelve organisations receive National Awards
To usher in the new year (2016) -the commencement of Guyana’s 50th Independence Anniversary- the Government of Guyana has honoured twelve cultural and religious...
Teen accused of escaping with employer’s money
A teenager, who allegedly fled to Berbice with $400,000 of his employer’s money, was on Thursday charged for fraudulent conversion and placed on $100,000...
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CDC distributes 300 sanitation hampers to Reg. 3 following koker breach
The Civil Defence Commission (CDC) this morning handed over 300 janitorial and sanitation hampers to the Regional Democratic Council (RDC) of Region 3 (Essequibo...
PSC, industry stakeholders to pursue lower prices for bottled water
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The Private Sector Commission (PSC) and representatives of the bottled water industry have agreed to pursue a...
New Schoonord koker to be tendered within a month – Mustapha
Residents of Schoonord have seen drainage conditions return to normal following emergency intervention by the National Drainage and Irrigation Authority (NDIA) after a fishing...
CARICOM Education Ministers begin 2-day meeting in Guyana
The critical role education plays in moulding well-rounded Caribbean citizens, particularly in the rapidly changing global environment, was the common thread of remarks at...
Guyana recorded G$1.06 trillion in private investment over the past 6 years
Chief Investment Officer of the Guyana Office for Investment (GO-Invest), Dr Peter Ramsaroop, has stated that approximately 189 new, expansionary and mixed investment projects...
41 children with disabilities graduate as transition programme records early success
Some 41 learners with disabilities have graduated from the Transition Education Programme – an initiative aimed at helping special-needs children to prepare for secondary...
Dragon Fruit blossoms signal new farming opportunity for Guyana’s farmers – FAO
Nine months ago, growing dragon fruit was an unfamiliar idea for many farmers along the Linden–Soesdyke Highway. Today, rows of climbing cactus plants are...
Pensioner slapped with child rape charge, granted $1M bail
A 65-year-old pensioner of Johanna Cecilia, Essequibo Coast, has been charged with the rape of a child under 16 years. Krishn Mohan Persaud, also...
High winds damage 15 homes at Arau
The Civil Defence Commission (CDC) is coordinating a multi-sector response following reports of high winds that damaged several residential structures in Arau, Region Seven...
Enmore newborn transfer shows public healthcare referral system working as intended
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Azruddin Mohamed’s latest attack on Guyana’s public healthcare system demonstrates a troubling feature of his politics: when...
