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Jagdeo says short-sightedness of APNU/AFC disadvantaging underprivileged children

With schools in Guyana closed more than a month now, authorities have since released academic materials online for students. However, Opposition Leader Bharrat Jagdeo said...

Charges against duo in Isaiah Henry’s murder discharged

Magistrate Peter Hugh today discharged the murder charges against 33-year-old Anil Sancharra, called “Dan pole” and “Rasta,” of D’ Edward Village, WCB; and 34-year-old Vinod...

Burn the midnight oil – Region 2 top performer to future NGSA students

Eleven-year-old Avron Doodnauth of Sparta Primary School is the top performer for Region Two (Pomeroon-Supenaam) at this year’s National Grade Six Assessment (NGSA). Doodnauth, who...

Majority of healthcare workers vaccinated against Covid – Health Minister

Health Minister Dr Frank Anthony has indicated that he does not anticipate any major disruptions to the delivery of healthcare services countrywide, as most...

Govt reminds of progress in education sector, as teachers go on strike

As some teachers, backed by the Guyana Teachers Union (GTU), began to strike today, the government used the opportunity to remind of the many...

75% of 7,500 persons trained by BIT now meaningfully employed – Hamilton

Labour Minister Joseph Hamilton has disclosed that from August 2020 to now, a total of 7,500 persons have received training under the Board of...

New mmg+ app to be available on iPhones

Mobile Money Guyana Inc (mmg+) has announced that its mmg+ app would soon be available to iPhone users. “This is an exciting development and one...

Corentyne Chamber urges Central Govt to allocate funds to maintain No. 63 Beach

Sustainable development and maintenance of the Number 63 Beach will need very large input from the Government, according to the Central Corentyne Chamber of...

80-Y-O businessman frustrated after 4th burglary within 6 months

An 80-year-old businessman of West Berbice, Region Five (Mahaica Berbice) is beyond frustrated after his home and business establishment were targeted by bandits for...

Govt committed to sustainable development of indigenous communities —President

President Dr Irfaan Ali yesterday reaffirmed his Government’s commitment to ensuring that all indigenous communities across Guyana develop sustainably in order to not only...

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Guyana to host regional Legal Conference on Criminal Justice Reform in July

See below for a statement on Guyana hosting the regional Legal Conference on Criminal Justice Reform in July: The Government of Guyana, through the Attorney General’s...

Guyana Energy Conference & Supply Chain Expo 2025 set for February 18-21

See below for a statement on the 2025 hosting of the Guyana Energy Conference and Supply Chain Expo: The Guyana Energy Conference and Supply Chain...

Porter falls to death from Norton Street building after receiving electric shocks

A porter died on Friday morning after being electrocuted and falling from a three-story building on Norton Street in Georgetown. Dead is Bryan Hardilall of...

Teen dies after being stabbed at Belle West

A 19-year-old male died in the hospital on Friday - one day after he was stabbed multiple times by a man with whom he...

Duo charged for murder of security guard

Two men were charged and placed before the court for the murder of security guard, Paul Waterman, who was killed during a robbery back...

NRSC wants stricter penalties for repeat traffic offenders

Despite increased enforcement and educational efforts, National Road Safety Council (NRSC) Chairman Earl Lambert has expressed serious concerns over motorists’ continued violation of traffic...

“There are challenges” – Pres Ali to Crabwood Creek residents on cane production

Issues of low cane production, proper compensation, and poor quality of cane were discussed with the Head of State, President Dr Irfaan Ali, recently...

Teens charged with murder of excavator operator

Nineteen-year-old Daniel Badley of Second Street, Mocha Arcadia EBD and Quamina Street, Beterverwagting ECD along with two juveniles were on Friday charged with the...

Teen busted with ammunition during roadblock exercise  

A teenager was taken into custody following the discovery of a magazine belonging to a Taurus pistol and a single live round of 9mm...

Man escapes from Police leaving behind ganja & cocaine

The police have launched a manhunt for a man who reportedly escaped from Police leaving behind 2239.2 grams of cannabis and 41.9 grams of...