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Homeless pensioner, daughter with disability seek urgent helpSeventy-year-old Ramnarine Harriram, known as ‘Larry’ and his daughter, Sahodra, who has a disability, had to vacate the house they…
‘Kind & loving’ Sabrina John laid to rest after horrific Mahdia fireBy Vishani Ragobeer [email protected] Kind and loving were the words used to describe 16-year-old Sabrina John, a victim of the…
Mahdia tragedy: First funeral to be held WednesdayThe funeral for Sabrina John, one of the 19 victims who perished in the Mahdia Secondary school female dormitory fire,…
Clinging to hope: Anxious parents wait as Mahdia survivors undergo treatmentBy Vishani Ragobeer [email protected] It’s just before 18:00h Monday, May 22. Nine unfamiliar people, all parents, are gathered in…
Mahdia tragedy: Bar Association calls for Guyanese to pause & reflect on lives lostSee below the full statement from the Guyana Bar Association: The Bar Council of the Bar Association of Guyana expresses…
Mahdia tragedy: GMSA says loss of lives has left an ‘indelible void’See below full statement issued by the Guyana Manufacturing & Services Association (GMSA): With profound sorrow and heavy hearts,…
CDC dispatches relief supplies to MahdiaSee below full statement issued by the Civil Defence Commission (CDC): The Civil Defence Commission (CDC) today sent a quantity…
UG offers support to those affected in Mahdia fire, to host Vigil of Compassion on TuesdaySee full statement from the University of Guyana below: The University of Guyana today shares the grief and extends deep…
Mahdia tragedy: ‘You are not alone in your grief’- GFF PresidentStatement by the Guyana Football Federation Guyana Football Federation (GFF) President Wayne Forde sends condolences to the families and friends…
Mahdia tragedy: CARICOM mourns ‘unimaginable loss’See below statement issued by CARICOM following Mahdia’s horrific dorm fire: The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) has received with great sorrow…
Mahdia tragedy: UNICEF offers support to affected children, familiesSee below statement attributable to Mr. Nicolas Pron, UNICEF Representative to Guyana and Suriname: GEORGETOWN, 22 MAY 2023 – “UNICEF is…
Over 3,000 Region Nine residents benefit from Human Services three-day outreachAs the Ministry of Human Services and Social Security continues to bring it’s services to the people, subject Minister Dr.…
Young Guyanese writer to release sci-fi novel ‘The Beast Within’By Jessica Callender Step into a world where imagination takes flight and darkness looms over the remnants of human civilisation.…
NA Recreational Park will help promote wellness for all – President AliBy Lazeena Yearwood [email protected] The New Amsterdam (NA) Recreational Park will be a major player in improving the mental and…
Flood-affected Herstelling residents call on NDC to fix culvertHeavy rainfall has caused major flooding at First Street, Herstelling, East Bank Demerara due to a sunken culvert that is…
New Secretariat for National Toshaos Council to be opened soonIndigenous village leaders will benefit from the new National Toshaos Council (NTC) secretariat at the Sophia Exhibition Centre as soon…
‘Get Real with Shameeza’ to highlight more real-life issues in Season 6Season Six of the ‘Get Real with Shameeza’ show is set for grand premiere on Wednesday (May 3), with an…
Amazonia Mall donates writing tablets to Mocha Primary SchoolA total of 132 writing tablets were on Friday donated to the Mocha Primary School, East Bank Demerara to improve…
