There is a lower-than-expected vaccination uptake among the children currently eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine and Health Minister Dr. Frank Anthony says that more parents need to encourage their children to get vaccinated. During his daily COVID-19 update on Thursday, he reminded the public that these children need parental consent to get these vaccines. “We…
By Shikema Dey Shikema@newsroom.gy Every year around special holidays like Christmas and New Year’s, fireworks and firecrackers flood the local market and are usually used to add flare to celebrations countrywide. But these explosives, if not handled or stored correctly, can pose dangers to users, especially children, who are easily attracted to and fascinated by…
Linden taxi driver Ezera Greene, who was busted with over $1 million worth in cannabis in his car, was on Thursday released on $200,000 bail on a drug trafficking charge. Greene, 36, appeared at the Linden Magistrate’s Court before Magistrate Wonda Fortune and pleaded not guilty to the charge which alleged that on December 21,…
Proper planning for the rainy season and other much-needed works in the capital city, Georgetown, is being obstructed by a clash between the City Engineer Colvern Venture and the Mayor and City Council (M&CC). Two councillors, Heston Bostwick and Clayton Hinds, have tabled a motion calling for the removal of Venture, stating that the engineer…
England captain Eoin Morgan will lead a much-changed 16-man squad during January’s five-match Twenty20 tour of the West Indies. No players involved in the ongoing Ashes will be involved in the tour, which starts on 22 January – four days after the final Test in Australia. Left-armers George Garton and David Payne are the two uncapped…
The surviving members of the Region One family that consumed a locally-made liquid are all in a stable condition but the authorities are still uncertain over what exactly caused the adverse reactions. On Tuesday, police headquarters reported that Rondel Henry, a 13-year-old boy from the North West District, died on Monday after he, his parents…
The Parliamentary Committee of Appointments headed by the Minister of Parliamentary Affairs has nominated four persons to sit on the new Police Service Commission. The Committee has submitted its report and has informed the National Assembly that it has meaningfully consulted with the Guyana Police Association, the Association of Former Members of the Guyana Police…
By Akeem Greene akeem@newsroom.gy Funded by the People’s Republic of China to the approximate cost of G$5.8 million, a spanking new solar panel system was officially commissioned at the Everest Cricket Club. The project is ultimately geared to significantly slash the club’s utility bill, thereby allowing for more investment in the production of young talents.…
President Irfaan Ali this morning urged the business community to prepare for a good year next year. But this he said will take a lot of forward planning since the country is moving in a different direction. The President this morning hosted a breakfast for the Private Sector Commission and it was there that he…
Responsible for a number of successful arrests and prosecution of high-profile criminal offenders, the outstanding Guyana Police Force ranks from the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) were on Thursday recognised for their hard work during 2021. The reward for a select few were awards, monetary gifts and on-the-spot promotions. Inspector Nigel Stephen emerged as the Best…
