Petroleum revenues will be put to modernise Agri. Sector
The Government under its Green State Development Strategy (GSDS) will be using petroleum revenues to modernise the agriculture sector, President David Granger said Friday.
The President assured that agriculture will not be neglected and…
President urges protection of environment on National Tree Planting Day
President David Granger on Friday pointed to the negative effects of the extractive industries on the environment as he encouraged Guyanese to plant more trees.
The President participated in the Ministry of Agriculture's annual National…
Jury unable to reach verdict against man accused of killing businesswoman, young sons
A 12 member jury on Friday night was unable to reach a verdict in the case of the September 2012 murders of Anna Catherina liquor store owner Jennifer Persaud and her two young sons.
The jury, after almost four hours, was unable to…
Former Journalist survives high-risk pregnancy to secure law degree
By Isanella Patoir
A young mother who survived a high-risk pregnancy during her final year at the Hugh Wooding Law School in Trinidad, was on Friday admitted to the local bar.
In her final year at law school, 30-year-old Tifaine…
Curl fete set to ignite Promenade Gardens Sunday
The fourth annual Natural Hair and Beauty Expo, Curl Fete is expected to ignite the Promenade Gardens this weekend with lots of vibes celebrating beauty, self-love and hair.
Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Curl Fete, Tamika…
Products can be seized if not in compliance with 31 new electrical standards
The Government is taking seriously the implementation of 31 new national compulsory standards for electrical products which becomes effective in February 2020.
As a matter of fact, the Government has signaled a stern warning to dealers…
Bourda woman found dead with mosquito net around neck
Police are investigating the murder of a 67-year-old pensioner who was strangled to death with a mosquito net sometime between 16:30hrs Wednesday and on 18:30hrs Thursday.
Dead is Marva Oudkerk. Police Headquarters revealed she was found…
Marriott-branded golf carts unveiled; tournament set for November 3
The Lusignan Golf Club has managed to secure a major partnership with the Marriott Hotel Guyana.
Apart from sponsoring a massive golf tournament on November 3, the hotel has acceded to its name being prominently displayed on some…
Cop, friend charged for trafficking $12.2M in ganja
A Berbician Police Corporal and another man, who were recently busted during a sting operation at Aubrey Barker Road, South Ruimveldt with $12.2M worth in cannabis, were on Friday charged with drug trafficking.
Quincy Bacchus, of New…
Favourites snatch wins in Lucozade Handicap Squash
The Lucozade Handicap Squash tournament reached its second round with some enthralling matches on Thursday evening at the Georgetown Club. Title favourites Zachary Persaud, Luis DaSilva and Deja Dias were among the winners.
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