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Berbice salesman shot in failed robbery attempt
A salesman working at Chesney, East Berbice - Corentyne was Saturday afternoon shot when bandits pounced on him and others.
The injured man has been identified as Lochan Matadeen of Number 63 Village. He was reportedly shot to his…
14 of 28 new COVID-19 cases recorded in Reg. 10
The Ministry of Health on Saturday said 28 new positive COVID-19 cases were recorded from 367 tests, taking Guyana’s overall known cases to 5, 338.
The new cases were recorded in Region One with one new case while Region Three…
Girl, 14, gives birth after allegedly raped by stepfather
A 14-year-old girl, who was allegedly raped by her stepfather earlier this year, has given birth to a baby girl.
The teen, who suffers from a hearing disability, gave birth in the wee hours of Saturday morning, sparking outrage among…
Some 99% of rice harvested to date
The Guyana Rice Development Board (GRDB) has announced that of the 94,000 hectares of rice sown for the second crop of 2020, 99 per cent has been harvested to date.
GRDB General Manager, Mr. Nizam Hassan, in an interview with DPI on…
Gov’t pushes for more corn, soya bean cultivation
The Ministry of Agriculture is urging farmers to capitalise on the budgetary measures in the sector to expand their crop repertoire to include corn and soya bean. Guyana spends almost US$ 25 million annually to import these commodities for…
Moruca, Mabaruma farmers to benefit from $5 M greenhouses
Farmers in the Moruca and Mabaruma sub-regions of Region One will soon benefit from the establishment of two greenhouses valued $5 million to protect cultivated plants from extreme temperatures.
Speaking with DPI, Regional Executive…
Over $10M ‘missing’; Labour Ministry takes control of credit union
By Isanella Patoir
The Ministry of Labour, under the leadership of the Chief Co-ops Officer, Perlina Griffith, will be taking control of the Amalgamated Transport & General Workers Cooperative Credit Union after an ongoing audit has…
Friendship Secondary wins virtual debating competition
On Wednesday, the Friendship Secondary School of Education District Four emerged victorious at the Ministry of Education’s first Virtual Debating Competition.
The East Bank of Demerara school scored 243 points, defeating President’s…
Dharmic Sabha to host Kartik Purnima Aarti on Sunday
Kartik Snaan or Kartik Purnima is observed on Sunday, November 29th, 2020 by the Hindu community. This sacred day is observed by fasting, prayers and puja at the foreshores across the country.
Traditionally, Ganga Ma and Bhagwan Shiva…
End to robbery of Brickdam Sec. students as Ministry, Police step in
Several safety measures are to be implemented to prevent robberies committed on students of the Brickdam Secondary School following engagements held between Ministry officials, the police, students and parents.
The issue was first raised…