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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...
‘Eid observances exemplify generosity, morality and love for others’ – PPP
A MESSAGE FROM THE PPP ON THE OCCASION OF EID-UL-ADAH The People’s Progressive Party (PPP) wishes to take this opportunity...
‘Extend kindness to our less fortunate” – Islamic Organisation urges
Eid-ul- Adha Message From the President of the CIOG – July 2021 “This day I have perfected your religion for...
Granger, PNC/R call for building of ‘equitable society’ as Guyanese observe Eid
See the full statement from the PNC/R on the occasion of Eid ul Adha below: The People’s National Congress greets...
Harmon thanks Muslim community for generosity as part of Eid observances
Leader of the Opposition Eid-al-Adha message On behalf of the Opposition Members of Parliament and the entire APNU+AFC Coalition...
Parents in flood-affected Reg. 5 eager to buy tablets, school supplies with cash grant
By Vishani Ragobeer Residents in Region Five (Mahaica- Berbice), particularly those who live along the Mahaica and Mahaicony rivers, were...
Farmers to benefit from $41.9 million cold storage facilities for fruits and vegetables
The New Guyana Marketing Corporation on Wednesday afternoon signed $41.9 million in three contracts towards cold storage facilities for fruits...
Dr. Singh pleased with Texila American University’s advancement of healthcare education
As Government continues to place focus on the diversification of Guyana’s economy through the strengthening of new and emerging sectors,...
COVID-19 measures led to increase in domestic violence; Police, court record over 100 convictions for 2021
The curfew and other measures that required staying at home this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic led to a...
16 Guyanese youth will tackle global problems in int’l robotics competition
A group of 16 young Guyanese will represent the country at the first global robotics competition, where they are expected...
Special protocols for ‘medically cleared’ CSEC students who are COVID positive
See below statement issued by the Ministry of Education: The Ministry of Education has noted a panicked, sensational, reckless and...
CARICOM Chair calls for ‘climate reparations’ amid volcanic eruptions, flooding, hurricane season
By Vishani Ragobeer During the first six months of the year, Caribbean countries have grappled with the effects of a...
‘Babe Cave’ dedicates space to South Rupununi women and children
See below full press release issued: Babe Cave Guyana has partnered with the South Rupununi Conservation Society and ARMCORE VPI...
Guyana gets US$6.7M education grant from World Bank
The World Bank has approved a US$6.7 million grant for Guyana that seeks to improve learning in nursery schools, increase...
‘Granger has served his time but it is time for change’ – Thandi McAllister
By Kurt Campbell Exactly one week after withdrawing her membership from the People’s National Congress Reform (PNC/R), attorney-at-law, Thandi McAllister,...
‘We will rebuild’ – Manickchand says as fire guts section of North Ruimveldt school
A mysterious fire on Saturday completely gutted the main section of the North Ruimveldt Multilateral school and also destroyed the...
Queensway Group of Companies donates US$5,000 to Stanford scholarship awardee
The Queensway Group of Companies, owned by businessman Mohamed Qualander, has handed over a cheque of US$5,000 to Stanford University...
Families of children with disabilities receive ‘quarantine care packages’
(June 8, 2021) The United Women for Special Children have recently been engaged in a community outreach exercise which saw...
Aspiring engineer heads to Howard University but needs support
A 19-year-old aspiring engineer from Sophia, Georgetown, Moriah Hamilton, has been offered a partial scholarship to Howard University in the...
