A cross-party group of US senators have agreed a framework for potential legislation on gun safety, following a spate of mass shootings. This would include support for tougher checks for buyers aged under 21 and cracking down on illegal gun purchases. Crucially, the proposals are supported by 10 Republicans, meaning they have the numbers to…
Absence from the home should never mean absence from a child’s life. That was among several admonitions made by Minister of Human Services and Social Security Dr. Vindhya Persaud as she participated in the ‘Breaking the Stigma’ walk for men on Sunday. The Minister used the occasion to underscore the importance of paying child support…
–IDB reaffirms leadership in climate and ‘green’ financing, in partnership with other institutions THE Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) has reaffirmed its leadership in climate and ‘green’ financing, and signed an agreement with regional development partners to make US$50 billion available, through 2026, to support ambitious climate action in Latin America and the Caribbean. The agreement,…
Guyana began vaccination for its pediatric population, children aged 5 to 11, against COVID-19 on Saturday where a total of 153 children took the jab. Starting this week, the Ministries of Health and Education will be going into school to continue this vaccination drive even as the specially formulated vaccine are now available at health…
By Carl Croker HUMAN Services and Social Security Minister Dr Vindhya Vasini Persaud on Sunday made a call for the establishment of a “single-fathers support group” following a walk organised by social activist, Randy Shepherd. The walk dubbed, “It’s ok to say you’re not ok,” spearheaded by Shepherd who heads an organisation called “Men helping men, hearing…
Minister of Education Priya Manickchand on Monday advised that her ministry will soon roll out a new hairstyle policy for school children. According to Manickchand, the policy could be in place by the new school term in September 2022, following several rounds of consultations with parents, teachers and other stakeholders. “We’re going to try to…
Relief for farmers… FARMERS in the Mahaica, Mahaicony, Abary (MMA) Scheme will soon benefit from a waiver on land charges as the government continues its efforts to cushion the effects of the rainy season, and the rising cost of living throughout the country. The announcement was made last Wednesday by the Vice-President Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo…
Commissioner of Police (ag) Clifton Hicken on Monday visited relatives of 23-year-old Quindon Bacchus, who was shot dead by a plain-clothes police rank on Friday last at Haslington, East Coast Demerara (ECD). During the visit to the Golden Grove, ECD family house, Hicken told relatives that he will ask the Police Complaints Authority to expedite…
–set for July 15-17; over 30 businesses, 200 persons to attend IN an effort to expand the reach of the local private sector, the Together We Win Business Network (TWWBN) will be launching its first annual Small Business Conference and Exhibition on July 15 – 17, 2022, at MovieTowne Guyana. The conference and ‘expo’ will…
Creating employment opportunities and facilitating the creation of new businesses are integral to the government’s plan of reducing poverty across Guyana, President Dr. Irfaan Ali has said. Asked to detail his government’s plan to reduce poverty at a recent diaspora mixer in Los Angeles, California, the Head of State outlined a raft of initiatives being…
