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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...
With a massive drop in city’s groundwater levels, Holder says policies needed for effective management of water use
Minister of Agriculture Noel Holder has said the recent groundwater test done in Georgetown indicates that the capital city’s groundwater...
First Agri-Tourism Expo to boost local farmers, craft producers
The Government is seeking to boost agricultural tourism and create awareness with the establishment of Guyana’s first Agri-Tourism Expo which...
President Granger’s cancer now in remission
President David Granger’s Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma is now in remission, Guyana’s Ambassador to Cuba, Halim Majeed announced in a statement Wednesday....
GEA exploring wind-powered street lights
The Guyana Energy Agency (GEA) is exploring the use of wind energy as an alternative to power street lights. The...
Drug treatment court launched; to provide alternative sentencing for drug abusers
The first drug treatment court in Guyana was launched by the Supreme Court in collaboration with the Organisation of American...
Importation of citrus, peppers, cabbages needs requisite permission – NAREI
The National Agricultural Research and Extension Institute (NAREI) is tightening up on the importation of citrus, peppers and cabbages. In...
Man found dead with plastic bag over head
An unidentified man of East Indian descent was found lying in a trench early Monday at Front Street, Patentia West...
Bhopaul is CAPE top student; Guyanese students bag several regional awards
Queen’s College student Michael Bhopaul has been recognised as the Caribbean’s top performer at this year’s May/June sitting of the...
Accept help from others – retired teacher and breast cancer survivor Beverley Munesar
Breast cancer survivor Beverley Ann Munesar is encouraging persons to let their family and friends know when they are sick....
Pilot rescued after plane crash
The Guyana Civil Aviation Authority (GCCA) has reported that the pilot Bernard Singh has been rescued after his plane crashed...
Dr Balwant Singh’s hospital now internationally certified
Dr Balwant Singh’s Hospital is now the first and only hospital in Guyana that has received ISO [International Organisation for...
Man strangled with belt identified
A man who was strangled on Saturday night on Church Street, Queenstown, Georgetown has been identified as 32-year old Jason...
Police, protestors clash as President attends graduation at WCD Hindu School
Police and protestors on Sunday clashed at Corneila Ida, West Coast Demerara (WCD) where President David Granger was attending the...
Persons with disabilities gain knowledge in farming
A number of persons living with disabilities from regions 3, 4, 5, 6 and 10 had the opportunity on Wednesday...
Cancer Institute encourages use of herbs to complement treatment
The Cancer Institute of Guyana has joined with the Ministry of Agriculture to promote the use of plants to complement...
Six wanted for shooting of young Linden couple
The Guyana Police Force has issued wanted bulletins for six men in connection with the shooting death of Eon Williams...
Indigenous chiefs meet for annual conference
The 13th National Toshaos Council (NTC) Conference opened Monday at the Arthur Chung Conference Centre with over 200 Indigenous village...
Drivers detained after fatal accident on West Coast
Police have detained two drivers, 23-year-old Totaram Munishwar and 20-year-old Saeed Ali, after they were reportedly racing along the West...
