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Oct 28, 20221 min read

Guyana records major improvement in closing gender gap across sectors

The most recent edition of the 2022 Global Gender Gap Index report shows that Guyana is now ranked 35 out of all 146 countries in closing...

Oct 27, 20221 min read

Three arrested after man found dead under house

The Police in Berbice have arrested three persons at the Springlands Police Station as investigators probe the circumstances surrounding...

Oct 25, 20222 min read

School of the Nations celebrates breast cancer survivors with “Brunch and Fun”

Survivors of Breast Cancer and those closest to them were treated today at School of the Nations in a “Brunch and Fun” activity, while...

Oct 25, 20222 min read

GEORGETOWN MAYOR WANTS NEW VOTERS LIST

Mayor of Georgetown Pandit Ubraj Naraine has expressed his readiness for local government elections slated for March 23, 2023. He is...

Oct 22, 20222 min read

Over 300 Bare Root residents to receive land titles/transports before year-end

By the end of this year, 312 residents residing at Bachelor’s Adventure, commonly known as Bare Root, on the East Coast of Demerara (ECD)...

Oct 20, 20221 min read

Several sick children to receive treatment in India through Three Rivers Foundation

About a dozen sick children who cannot be treated in Guyana will be taken to India next year by the Three Rivers Kids Foundation, after...

Oct 18, 20222 min read

Visa free travel to the UK for Guyanese visitors

“Today is a historic day for the UK-Guyana relations. I am pleased to inform you that as of the ninth of November, those with a valid...

Oct 18, 20222 min read

GPSCCU CONCERNED AS COURT ORDER TIME COULD ELAPSE

There is still no word yet on whether there will be a General Meeting of the Public Service Credit Union. If the mandated date of the...

Oct 17, 20222 min read

PRES. TO GATHER MEN TO TACKLE SOCIETAL ISSUES

In order to find solutions to societal issues involving men and boys, the male diaspora must come together and network. This is according...

Oct 13, 20221 min read

Berbice house collapses with occupants during heavy wind

A West Coast Berbice family is contemplating their next move after their two bedrooms, wooden and concrete home collapsed with them...

Oct 13, 20221 min read

HINTERLAND REGIONS TO GET NEW FIRE STATIONS

The establishment of fire stations in interior locations is among the plans set aside for the New Year following the National Budget....

Oct 12, 20222 min read

Parent Training launched to eradicate Child Abuse

The parent training initiative has been launched to eradicate child abuse across Guyana by teaching better parenting methods. The...

Oct 12, 20222 min read

DEADLY SPEED OF TRUCKS - TRAFFIC DEPT. CONCERNED

Trucks travelling at a deadly rate of speed have become a concern for traffic officials. The number of accidents involving trucks has...

Oct 11, 20221 min read

Wanted man arrested in Suriname

Dequan King called Titus or Quanie of D Field Sophia who is wanted by police in Guyana was arrested in Suriname on Sunday evening by the...

Oct 10, 20222 min read

Two die following Corentyne accident

Two Black Bush Polder families were plunged into a state of mourning following the death of their loved ones who were the driver and...

Oct 7, 20222 min read

Packed schedule of activities for Breast Cancer Awareness Month

The Guyana Cancer Foundation is hosting a large number of activities this month to raise awareness about breast cancer and support cancer...

Oct 6, 20221 min read

Old Age Pensioners to get $28,000 one-off cash payout - President Ali announces

President Irfaan Ali moments ago announced a one-off cash payout to old age pensioners to the tune of $28,000. Pensioners are expected to...

Oct 6, 20221 min read

Pay contributions to NIS or face jail - Finance Minister tells Employers.

Employers who deduct National Insurance Scheme contributions and do not pay into the scheme could face criminal proceedings. This is...

Oct 6, 20221 min read

"We are dealing with humans" - Finance Minister

Minister of Finance Dr. Ashni Singh, during a special ceremony to commemorate the scheme's 53rd Anniversary, implored NIS to deal...

Oct 4, 20222 min read

Bartica Special Needs School in urgent need of more assistance

The Bartica Special Needs School is urgently calling for more skill-based training for children with disabilities in the community since...