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Navita Singh – a young teacher with a strong desire to help slow learners...

By: Raywattie Deonarine For those who barely know her, Miss Navita Singh is a soft-spoken young woman who currently teaches Mathematics and Integrated Science at...

12 new COVID-19 deaths recorded

The Ministry of Health (MOH) has announced that as of September 18, 2021, twelve more persons who tested positive for the novel coronavirus (COVID-19)...

The world looks at teachers as role models – retired Senior Mistress

…missing her classroom days Retirement from one’s job is a bittersweet moment but for many the change of routine oftentimes is a hard transition. While...

From stay-at-home mom to successful businesswoman – Maywattie “Reya” Ramrattan shares her journey

By Raywattie Deonarine Four years ago, Maywattie “Reya” Ramrattan never imagined that she would be running a successful business while inspiring other young women to...

27-year-old shot several times during argument

A 27-year-old man was, early Sunday morning, shot several times about his body during an argument with two men on a motorcycle at D...

Gunman robs South Ruimveldt sweets vendor

Police are currently on the hunt for two men who allegedly robbed a female confectionery vendor on Saturday night. The incident occurred at National Avenue,...

Health Ministry receives two 40ft containers of PPE from HSS/Seva

The Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh (HSS) and Sewa Guyana, two non-profit organisations have donated a quantity of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to Government of Guyana...

Sophia man stabbed to death at Vreed-en-Hoop

The Police are investigating the circumstances that led to the death of 26-year-old Sigmol Gouveia who was stabbed to death at Vreed-en-Hoop, West Cast...

7 more unvaccinated persons die from Covid-19

The Ministry of Health (MOH) regrettably informs that as of September 17, 2021, seven more persons who tested positive for the novel coronavirus (COVID-19)...

Guyana, Brazil discuss possibility of reopening border to fully vaccinated persons

See full statement from Guyana's Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation: At the request of the Government of Guyana, a meeting was held with...

Recent Articles

Police investigating alleged bomb threat at St Rose’s High School

See full statement from the Guyana Police Force:  On May 2, 2024, at 13:45hrs, an alleged bomb threat was made to St. Roses High School...

Govt to seek over US$180M in supplementary funding for GPL

Government will soon approach the National Assembly for US$180M- US$250M in supplementary funding for the Guyana Power and Light (GPL). This sum will be used...

4 persons robbed of cash & jewellery after returning home from concert

See full statement from the Guyana Police Force:  On May 02, at about 03:15 hours, at Lot 184 Durban Backlands, Georgetown, four (4) persons were...

Grove man dies after being struck down by speeding cop

A pedestrian was last evening struck down and killed by a vehicle driven by a policeman, along the Farm Public Road, East Bank Demerara...

Jamaican Information Minister “impressed” with Guyana’s media landscape

Jamaica’s Minister within the Office of the Prime Minister with Responsibility for Information, Robert Nesta Morgan on Thursday said he is “very impressed” with...

Govt awards 150 mining blocks; more areas to be allotted in coming months 

See full statement from the Ministry of Natural Resources:  Emanating from a commitment H.E. President Mohamed Irfaan Ali made to the mining stakeholders, on Friday...

Over 90 persons vying for seat on PPP’s 35-member Central Executive Committee

A total of ninety-three persons are vying to be a part of the People’s Progressive Party’s (PPP) Central Executive Committee at this weekend’s Congress. The...

Guyana must recognise rapidly evolving work culture – GAWU on reduced hours, days

The Guyana Agricultural and General Workers Union (GAWU) has pointed out that the global movement to reduce working hours and days without compromising conditions...

Pupils expressed confidence, readiness for NGSA 2024

A total of 15, 488 pupils are writing this year’s National Grade Six Assessment (NGSA) on May 2 and 3. The pupils are being tested...

4 homeless after unattended stove goes up in flames

A mother and her three children are now homeless after their Number 60 Village, Corentyne, Berbice home went up in flames. The woman had to...