School vouchers distributed in Linden
Minister of Education, Priya Manickchand on Tuesday launched the uniform and school supplies voucher distribution exercise in Upper Demerara-Berbice (Region Ten), with visits to...
Suddie Hospital establishing $12M COVID-19 isolation unit
The Regional Democratic Council of Pomeroon-Supenaam (Region Two) has started infrastructural works to establish a $12 million COVID-19 isolation facility at the Suddie Public...
Guyana, Suriname pushing ahead with developmental agenda
President Irfaan Ali has said that both Guyana and Suriname are focusing on strengthening bilateral relations and solidifying plans to create new opportunities, while...
Home Affairs Minister touts visa requirement for Haitians
The People’s Progressive Party Civic (PPP/C) government is looking at instituting visa requirements for Haitians who want to travel to Guyana.
Minister of Home Affairs,...
Another Siparuta resident dies from COVID-19; 35 new cases recorded
Guyana’s COVID-19 death toll increased to 147 on Tuesday following the death of another Siparuta, Region Six resident, who passed away on Monday.
The Ministry...
Two persons in prison for below 30 grams ‘ganja’; Bill to remove jail time...
With just two persons in prison for the possession of under 30 grams of marijuana, the government is likely to remove jail time for...
Traffic lights to include sound signals for visually impaired
In an effort to make life easier and safer for persons who are visually impaired, the Ministry of Public Works will soon start the...
Lockdown not necessary for Siparuta – Health Minister
Despite an alarming increase in COVID-19 cases in the small indigenous community of Siparuta in Region Six, Minister of Health, Dr Frank Anthony says...
11 ½ years for trio who killed electrical engineer
Three men were sentenced to 11 and a half years imprisonment on Tuesday by High Court Judge, Navindra Singh after they confessed to killing...
Guyana 85th out of 8,408 teams at ASICS marathon relay
As of Tuesday afternoon, Team Guyana’s time of two hours, 27 minutes and 56 seconds (2:27.56s) stands 85th on a list of 8,408 entries...