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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...
BREAKING: NGSA results will be announced today
The results of the National Grade Six Assessment will be announced by Minister of Education Priya Manickchand at 13:00 hrs...
Over 30,000 sign up for free online learning – Education Minister
Education Minister Priya Manickchand on Friday disclosed that 31,438 persons have so far signed up for free online learning courses...
Dr Marcel Hutson back as Chief Education Officer
Dr Marcel Hutson has returned as Chief Education Officer, Minister of Education Priya Manickchand has confirmed. Dr Hutson was sent...
$22M for free childcare services for frontline workers
In an effort to assist families during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Ministry of Human Services and Social Security will be...
Education Minister offers ‘full support’ to Paloma Mohamed
Minister of Education Priya Manickchand on Friday said that Dr Paloma Mohamed has her full support in executing her duties...
Teaching to commence on TV, Radio and Online from Monday – Education Ministry
The Ministry of Education on Friday said that students from across nursery to tertiary levels will be engaged in learning...
$330 billion budget to be announced Wednesday
Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo on Monday announced that the 2020 emergency budget is estimated at $330 billion, some 10% more...
Education cash grants of $15,000 from January; uniform allowance to be doubled
President Irfaan Ali on Monday announced a range of measures for the education sector, including restoring the education cash grants...
More women lost jobs due to COVID-19 restrictions; cash transfer coming soon
Minister of Human Services and Social Security Dr Vindhya Persaud on Thursday stated that significant sections of the female working...
National Grades 2, 4, 9 assessments will not be done this year
The Ministry of Education has formally advised parents, students, teachers, administrators and the general public that the National Grades Two,...
Housing puts pause on accepting payments for some house lots
See below a statement issued by the Ministry of Housing: The Ministry of Housing and Water has commenced a review...
President Ali receives 50th Republic Anniversary commemorative coins
President Irfaan Ali Monday received the first of two newly minted commemorative coins, which were commissioned in observance of Guyana’s...
Army Chief visits troops at Eteringbang
The Chief of Staff of the Guyana Defence Force (GDF) Brigadier Godfrey Bess urged soldiers stationed at Eteringbang, Region Seven...
Africo Selman appointed advisor to Education Minister
Minister of Education Priya Manickchand has appointed Africo Selman as an advisor effective Monday last. Selman was first a Member...
Schools will not re-open in September; Manickchand outlines plans for virtual learning
By Bibi Khatoon Education Minister Priya Manickchand on Friday said schools will not reopen for physical attendance of students next...
September reopening of schools not confirmed, talks ongoing
As the new People’s Progressive Party Government puts its plan in place for the safe reopening of schools, Education Minister...
Pregnant mother pleads for help after wind rips off roof, damage appliances
A West Coast Demerara (WCD) family is left with one mattress and a few pieces of dry clothing after heavy...
Workers injured in accident at COVID-19 Hospital
Two construction workers, Tuesday morning, suffered injuries about the body after a shed collapsed due to heavy winds at the...
