Daily Archives: September 15, 2023
President meets Biden’s National Security Advisor: US eager to partner with Guyana on UN Security Council
The United States (US) is keen on partnering with Guyana on a range of issues when it takes up its...
Deadly Mahdia fire: Dorm father recalls rescuing ‘crawling’ daughter, listening for son’s voice
Although faced with challenges entering the building, desperate attempts were made to rescue the students who were trapped in the...
Reg. 6 RDC robbery: Police identify suspected bandit who was shot dead
As investigations into this week’s $50 million robbery at the Regional Democratic Office (RDC) in Region Six continue, Police Headquarters...
Unfinished road at Liverpool: Teachers, students prevented from entering school by protesting PTA
The Parent Teacher Association (PTA) of the McGowan Primary School at Liverpool Village, Corentyne, Berbice Friday locked teachers and students...
Children, adolescents are focus of new mental health programme
Guyana is among several countries chosen to start an evidence-based action plan that focuses on the mental health and psychosocial...
Jamaica’s tourism sector fully recovers, to earn about US$5B in 2025
By Fareeza Haniff in Montego Bay, Jamaica fareeza@newsroom.gy Jamaica is one of few countries in the world whose tourism sector...
Deadly Mahdia fire: Chairman says ‘Commission will work diligently, transparently’
The Presidential Commission of Inquiry into the deadly fire at the Mahdia dormitory began public hearings Friday and its Chairman,...
Wanted man nabbed with ganja says he was selling it to support his family
A man wanted for theft was on Thursday arrested outside the Lambada Sports Bar, at Providence, East Bank Demerara (EBD)...
For the first time, most overpayments flagged in Auditor General’s report resolved
The 2022 Auditor General’s Report was handed over to the Speaker of the National Assembly Manzoor Nadir on Friday and...
Guyana misses Junior Caribbean Cycling Championships due to Copa Airlines’ no-cash policy
Four junior cyclists, including the reigning national junior and juvenile champions, were unable to travel to the Dominican Republic to...
Teachers get grants to buy classroom supplies
Teachers across Guyana will receive cash grants to purchase classroom supplies each term, Minister of Education Priya Manickchand announced on...
‘Accepting established borders has been hemisphere’s tradition’ – President tells OAS
Guyana is seeking a final, binding solution to its border controversy with Venezuela and on Friday, President Dr. Irfaan Ali...
