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Human Services Ministry distributes spectacles to Region 3 residents
The Ministry of Human Services and Social Security distributed 155 pairs of spectacles on Saturday to residents who had their eyes screened and tested during its recent community outreach to Region 3.
One hundred and seventy (170)…
Bharrat urges locals to enhance skills in oil and gas sector
Guyana’s Natural Resources Minister, Vickram Bharrat, has charged locals to enhance their skills and build capacity to increase their eligibility to reap the many benefits from the oil and gas sector.
He made these comments while…
Financial expert, Pretipaul Jaigobin, hailed as a man of impeccable character
Economic and Financial Analyst attached to the Ministry of Finance, Pretipaul Jaigobin, was on Friday revered as “an impeccable and flawless member of the Ministry of Finance family.”
That was the sentiment expressed by Finance Minister,…
Over 4,000 Guyanese in St Vincent safe; persons in volcano red zones evacuated
By Kurt Campbell
With several warnings long in advance and evacuation commencing late on Thursday night, the 4,049-foot La Soufrière volcano erupted on St. Vincent and the Grenadines early on Friday.
According to reports, it sent a…
President Ali sends condolence message to Queen Elizabeth II
See below letter to Her Majesty, The Queen, from President Irfaan Ali:
It is with deep sorrow that I extend the heartfelt condolences on behalf of the Government and people of Guyana, and in my own name, to the Government and people of…
$99M Fisheries Monitoring Vessel to start operations soon, competent staff needed
The $99 million surveillance monitoring vessel, procured by the Fisheries Department of the Agriculture Ministry, is expected to commence operations by June 2021, Agriculture Minister, Zulfikar Mustapha, has said.
He made those remarks…
Gov’t, IOM targeting 2nd, 3rd generation Guyanese living abroad
By Kurt Campbell
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation in collaboration with the International Organization of Migration (IOM) has embarked on a project to specifically tackle young Guyanese living abroad with the…
CJ notes need for speedy end to police promotion case; decision likely by May 24
Chief Justice (ag), Roxane George, has set Monday, May 24, 2021, for a decision in the ongoing police promotion case against the Police Service Commission’s 2020 promotion of police officers.
During a hearing on Friday, set for…
Prince Philip was the gruff figure at heart of Britain’s monarchy
LONDON (Reuters) - A blunt-speaking naval officer who as Queen Elizabeth’s dutiful consort helped modernise the British monarchy, Prince Philip might be best remembered for his gruff public persona.
Outspoken and irascible, Philip lived in…
Prince Philip, 99, has died
(BBC) - Prince Philip, Queen Elizabeth II's husband, has died aged 99, Buckingham Palace has announced.
Buckingham Palace said: "It is with deep sorrow that Her Majesty The Queen has announced the death of her beloved husband, His…