Grandmother seeks help to provide for twins after mother dies
Following the death of their mother in 2019, the grandmother of two girls (twins) who were left in her care, is now seeking assistance...
Youths aiming to revive the fading tradition of masquerading
By: Rupa Seenaraine
'Street theatre brought to life' most fittingly describes the tradition of masqueraders during Christmas in Guyana. It is a sight to captivate...
Cancer survivor breaking glass ceilings …says women are resilient despite stereotypes
It is considered a ‘man’s world’ but there are several women who continue to champion this field and they are doing it in a...
East Canje mothers struggling in COVID-19 pandemic
By Andrew Carmichael
With most businesses closed, reduced activity in the marketplace and less travel, COVID-19 has stopped more than 60 per cent of daily...
Footballer Sherral Daniels sets his eyes on a career in the arts
By Lakhram Bhagirat
Sherral Daniels is perhaps one of the most well-known players in the Digicel School Football tournament and over the years has amassed...
Guyanese engineers arrive in The Netherlands to prepare to work on Prosperity FPSO
Seven graduate engineers from SBM Offshore’s Graduate Engineering Programme arrived in the Netherlands on August 10, 2021, to begin training in preparation to work...
Teen adjusts to mechanical arm after horrific 2019 accident
By Alva Solomon
In December 2019, young Angela Jacobs’ life took a dramatic turn when the minibus she was travelling in at Mahaicony, collided head-on...
President Granger urges fathers to spend time with children
As the world celebrates Father’s Day today, President David Granger is urging men to make time to spend with their children.
The following is a...
“We begging for some help, we punishing really bad” – Guyanese-Venezuelan remigrants
…high rent, lack of jobs access force remigrants to begin squatting at Ruby Backdam
…appeal for electricity, water or permanent place to settle
By Lakhram Bhagirat
For...
Local animal sanctuary gives giant armadillo a second chance
In commemoration of World Wildlife Day, which is observed on March 3 every year, the Hyde Park Zoo Sanctuary (HPZ) decided to share a...
Recent Articles
Region Three Business Chamber makes “impactful connections” at int’l conference in Brazil
See the below statement from the Region Three Chamber of Commerce and Industry on its recent attendance at the International Roraima-CARICOM Business Meeting held...
Motorcyclist dies after colliding with tree on Tapakuma Trail, Reg. Two
A young motorcyclist was killed in the wee hours of today after he collided with a tree on the Tapakuma Trail in Region Two...
Decomposed body of male washes up at Hope Beach
The decomposed body of a male was washed up at the Hope Beach on the East Coast of Demerara.
This discovery was made at about 11:30h...
Cevon’s driver shot by bandits during robbery at South Rimveldt office
A driver attached to Cevon Waste Management is now hospitalised after he was shot during a robbery at the company's Aubrey Barker Road, South...
Police suspect vessel in Port Kaituma was used for drug trafficking, transshipment – Benn
More than one week after a semi-submersible vessel was found along a river at Port Kaituma in Region One (Barima-Waini), Home Affairs Minister Robeson...
5 new chickenpox cases recorded at Lusignan Prison
In the past week, the Health Ministry recorded a total of five new chickenpox cases at the Lusignan Prison, East Coast Demerara (ECD).
This was...
No seawall vendor has been dislocated – Min Edghill assures
No vendor operating at the Georgetown Seawall has been dislocated, according to Public Works Minister Juan Edghill as he responded to a statement issued...
Guyanese American Chamber of Commerce “gravely concerned” over boycott threats against Guyanese businesses
Condemnation continues to increase against the recent antics of the Caribbean Guyana Institute for Democracy (CGID), which attracted backlash after threatening to boycott any...
Region 9 produces first batch of Pharmacy and Nursing Assistants
History was made on Friday as the first batch of newly trained Nursing and Pharmacy Assistants graduated in Lethem, Region Nine (Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo)...
Significant boost for Region 9 district hospitals with new Ultrasound units
Ultrasound services will now be offered to residents of Annai, Karasabai, Aishalton and Sand Creek in Region Nine (Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo), eliminating the need...