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ERC received 61 reports of discrimination in 2019
The Ethnic Relations Commission (ERC) says that it received a total of 61 reports of discrimination last year.
Chairman for the Commission, John Smith told a news conference Friday that 44 of the cases were resolved through mutual…
Range houses collapse in Tucville; residents fed-up with promises made by Gov’t
Two range houses located at the Tucville housing compound, Georgetown collapsed on Thursday afternoon leaving over 15 persons homeless.
The incident occurred at about 17:30hrs.
One resident, Ifalesha Dickson said she was at home with…
Abused teachers to get support from Ministry; union to pursue criminal charges
The Education Ministry will be assisting two Grade One teachers who were assaulted at their schools to pursue criminal charges against the parents involved.
“The Ministry has taken the position to assist victims in their pursuit of…
Teacher abuse at St Anges escalated over medical expenses for injured student
The assault of a Grade One Teacher at the St Agnes Primary School in Church Street, Georgetown stemmed from a disagreement over the payment of medical expenses for an injured student.
The widely circulated video of the teacher being…
Teachers’ Union condemns abuse of teachers, wants more security
The Guyana Teachers’ Union (GTU) has condemned the abuse of teachers by parents at city schools.
The GTU’s comments came shortly after a video went viral on Facebook Wednesday showing two parents brutalizing a teacher of the St Agnes…
Boy, 5, loses four fingers after lighting squib
Five-year-old Darrin Jaigobin of Non Pariel, East Coast Demerara is now hospitalized after losing four fingers when a squib he lit exploded in his hand.
His mother, 24-year-old Shirley George, told the News Room that she did not know he…
Police top brass meets with Chinese on crime
Commissioner of Police Leslie James along with several divisional commanders met with Chinese Ambassador Cui Jianchun on Wednesday and key stakeholders of the Chinese business community to discuss their crime and security concerns.
The…
Global conventions on child support, protection under review for implementation locally
Stakeholders in the areas of child protection on Wednesday came together to continue planning for the implementation of four international conventions on the Rights of the Child.
A joint meeting was held at the Marriott Hotel in…
Three remanded to prison for murder of Essequibo businessman
Three men were on Wednesday remanded to prison for the murder of Essequibo businessman Shawn ‘Paperman’ Mannilall.
The men are brothers Carlton and Carl Carter and Delhoya McKenzie. They appeared before Magistrate Faith McGusty at the…
Chief Magistrate denies Marcus Bisram’s plea for case to be heard in Georgetown
Magistrate Renita Singh is set to begin presiding over the Preliminary Inquiry into the charge of murder brought against Marcus Bisram come Monday, January 20, 2020, at the Whim Magistrate's Court.
On Wednesday, acting Chief Magistrate…
