Daily Archives: December 29, 2022
1,500 houses being built from Cummings Lodge to East Bank
Some 1,500 houses and a raft of other facilities are being developed on lands at Cummings Lodge, extending all the...
Hefty fines, jail time for using someone’s phone, other devices without permission
Guyana’s Cybercrime Act of 2018 provides for the protection of people’s privacy and has listed heavy fines and imprisonment for...
Easy loans for small loggers, sawmillers with $900M revolving fund now in place
A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed on Thursday between the Government of Guyana and Demerara Bank which will see...
Five Guyanese selected for West Indies women duties
Cricket West Indies Selection Panel on Thursday named the 16-member West Indies Women’s squad to play in a T20 International...
Brazilian football legend Pele dies at age 82
Brazilian football legend Pele, arguably the greatest player ever, has died at the age of 82. He is credited with...
No more ‘back of the class’ learning
Children with disabilities are often placed at the back of classrooms and not necessarily given the special attention they need...
Philo Wallace not in favour of ‘Shiv’ as West Indies’ Head Coach
Former Test opening batsman, Barbadian Philo Wallace is not supporting the call for Shivnarine ‘Tiger’ Chanderpaul to become the new...
Surgeries now possible at some hinterland hospitals as $1B spent on upgrades
Health facilities across the country will see much-needed upgrades in the coming years and with nearly $1 billion already spent...
Police detain ‘known character’ in murder of businessman
Andrew Ridley called ‘Aids Man’ of Lot 173 Campbell Street, Albouystown, Georgetown was on Wednesday arrested as the main suspect...
Much-needed road works in housing schemes among big plans for 2023
Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Central Housing and Planning Authority (CH&PA) Sherwyn Greaves believes 2022 has been an excellent...
New hair policy for schools goes to Cabinet
The reviewed report of the new hair policy for children in schools has been taken to Cabinet for approval, ahead...
Policeman, civilian assaulted at Berbice Gymkana
A Police Constable and his friend were assaulted by persons hurling beer bottles Tuesday night at a Gymkana activity held...
