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Two feared drowned at Unity Beach
Police in Regional Division 4 ‘C’ are investigating an incident at Unity Beach, East Coast Demerara (ECD), which has left two persons missing after they were reportedly swept away by strong currents on Sunday afternoon. Missing are Lyodisa Waldron, called “Loyda,” a 20-year-old salesgirl of Victoria Village, ECD, and Andri Francis, called “Bobby,” a 31-year-old...
Aircraft crashes in Region Seven
A Cessna 182P Skylane aircraft N9347G, reportedly owned by well-known Guyanese pilot and operator Orlando Charles crashed on Sunday morning...
Five homeless as fire destroys Port Mourant house, arson suspected
A fire completely destroyed a house at Port Mourant on Tuesday morning, rendering five people homeless. Stephanie Cecil, 29, a...
Tattoo artist arrested with ganja in Berbice
Police ranks in Berbice on Saturday arrested a tattoo artist from Rose Hall Town with 436 grams of marijuana during...
‘A new future’ – Software launched to improve information sharing, efficiency at schools
Aimed at transforming the delivery of education by improving information sharing and efficiency in schools, the Ministry of Education on...
Ambitious youth volunteer turned lawyer has passion for criminal law
By Lazeena Yearwood Lazeena@newsroom.gy Christopher Belfield is an avid volunteer for several social organisations and now he will serve the...
Better facilities for ‘tech’ students as GTI gets new $200M building
As Guyana’s economy transforms, there is a greater demand for workers with technical skills and the Government Technical Institute (GTI)...
Adequate space now as St. Winefride’s school gets $85M new wing
In an effort to address the issue of space constraints, Minister of Education, Priya Manickchand on Wednesday commissioned a new...
Murder in La Penitence: $7M in cash found at suspect’s house
As the probe continues into the brutal murder of Amit Singh, the Police have found $7 million in cash at...
$75M school dorm opens at Leonora
Children from riverine communities along the Essequibo Coast in Region Two (Pomeroon-Supenaam) will now be able to access a sound...
Stewartville Secondary School gets $7M smart classroom
Technology is advancing and to ensure children are equipped to function in an advanced society, Minister of Education Priya Manickchand...
Socks Colour: Edu. Ministry probing assault of student by teacher at Bartica Sec. school
The Ministry of Education has launched an investigation into the assault of a student of the Bartica Secondary School in...
GNBS 901 certificate developed to assist small businesses secure intl accreditation
The Guyana National Bureau of Standards (GNBS) on Wednesday launched its 901 Quality Management System for micro, small, and medium-sized...
Charlestown Fire: Faulty electrical points, overheating led to destruction of house
A faulty electrical connection caused overheating of electrical wires which led to combustible materials igniting and destroying a three-storey building...
Corentyne shooting: Fiancé out on $300,000 station bail
With advice currently being sought from the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) in connection with the shooting of 32-year-old Ashmin...
New project aims to help boys who failed Grade Six Assessment
The National Literacy Department of the Ministry of Education today launched the Male Achievement in Education Programme at the National...
Youman Nabi offers guidance for the realisation of ‘peace, love & brotherhood’- PPP
See below the full message from the PPP/C: On the occasion of Youman Nabi, the People’s Progressive Party (PPP) takes...
‘Guyana must continue to champion its diversity’ – GAWU says in Youman Nabi message
See below full statement from the Guyana Agricultural Workers Union (GAWU): The observances of Youman Nabi remind us once again of our multi-ethnic...
As education sector develops, more teachers & better internet access needed in hinterland – Indigenous youth
There is a need for more trained teachers and better internet access in hinterland communities so that learners can be...
EDpal: New App to deliver educational content for students, trainee teachers
EDYOU FM, the Ministry of Education’s radio station, on Monday launched its new mobile app called EDpal. The App includes...
Over 7,500 tablets to be procured for students to access materials, enhance digital abilities
The government is looking to procure more than 7,500 digital tablets in the second half of 2023 for students to...
