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Fairy House: The story behind the little house

By Andrew Carmichael The Sunshine Garden, which is situated at Now or Never, Mahaicony, Region Five (Mahaica-Berbice), and known as the Fairy House, is the...

Rupununi’s got talent: How Randy Austin taught himself ICT

By Alva Solomon If one is in Lethem and a computer-related problem arises, the name Randy Austin may be recommended by residents of the Rupununi...

Decide where you want to fit in Guyana’s transformation – Ali tells Nations’ graduates

President Dr Irfaan Ali has charged hundreds of graduates of Nations University to prepare themselves to be part of the massive transformation taking place...

Body of Linden boat captain found

The body of Elick Alexander, the 55-year-old boat captain of Silver City, Wismar, who was allegedly pushed overboard by two passengers, was recovered this...

“You can’t abuse people’s children” – Manickchand warns teachers

…says teachers must explore civilised ways to discipline students Education Minister Priya Manickchand has warned teachers against abusing or beating students in the classrooms, as...

President Ali intervenes to have NIS address veterans’ woes

…as veterans complain of bottlenecks, red tape faced at entity After being informed of a host of issues being faced by veterans at the National...

Govt looking at long-term sustainability of salary increases – Public Service Minister

…assures salary, other benefits will continue to be boosted The announcement of an eight per cent salary increase for public servants is premised on the...

Cost oil audit of ExxonMobil almost complete – lead auditor

…draft report to be submitted by next month Work by an American-Guyanese consortium of auditors, to audit approximately US$7.2 billion in ExxonMobil cost oil claims,...

14 new COVID-19 cases recorded

Another 14 persons have tested positive for the novel coronavirus in the last 24 hours, according to the Ministry of Health. This now takes active...

Stronger public health strategies needed to promote oral health – Dr Anthony

Health Minister Dr Frank Anthony today emphasised the need for the implementation of health promotion strategies and approaches to prevent oral diseases. He was at...

Recent Articles

Construction worker dies after being pinned by collapsed wall of septic tank

A construction worker is now dead after the wall of a septic tank in which he was working, collapsed and pinned him down. The incident...

Spirit of comradery, unity during PPP Congress “shook up” PNC – Jagdeo

Labelling the party's 32nd Congress an overall success, General Secretary of the People's Progressive Party (PPP) said the PNC-led Opposition is shaken up by...

PPP 32nd Congress: President Ali heads list of new 35-member Central Committee

Delegates at the People's Progressive Party's (PPP) 32nd Congress on Saturday voted for the new 35-member Central Committee, placing President Dr Irfaan Ali at...

Arrival Day 2024: “Multicultralism is a priceless asset” – President Ali

See below for the Arrival Day 2024 Message by Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali, President of the Co-operative Republic of Guyana: I extend greetings to all Guyanese,...

“Today, we celebrate the vibrance of our cultural heritage” – PM Phillips in Arrival...

See below for Prime Minister, Brigadier Ret'd Mark Phillips Arrival Day 2024 Message: Fellow Guyanese, As we commemorate Arrival Day, we reflect on the profound impact...

Arrival Day 2024 Messages

Reflect on sacrifices of our foreparents to advance Guyana, better our lives - PPP  Arrival Day, designated a national holiday in 2004, is of tremendous...

Mechanic nabbed with ganja at Bartica home

A mechanic was arrested on Saturday after he was busted with a quantity of marijuana at his Bartica, Region Seven (Cuyuni-Mazaruni) home. The discovery was...

ECD man arrested after cops find ammo, toy gun

An East Coast Demerara man is now in police custody following the discovery of several pieces of ammunition along with a toy gun at...

Cell phones, improvised weapons among contrabands found at Mazaruni Prison

Several contraband items were confiscated during a search exercise carried out by ranks of the Joint Services at the new Mazaruni Prison in Region...

Another person charged for murder of miners at Arimu Backdam

A pensioner is the latest person charged by the police in connection with the murder of two miners at Arimu Backdam, Region Seven (Cuyuni-Mazaruni) last...