Through numerous social and childcare assistance programmes, the Ministry of Human Services and Social Security has improved the lives of many children over the past year. Speaking at the Ministry’s year-end press conference on Tuesday, Minister Vindhya Persaud listed many key programmes and initiatives under the Ministry. One such programme…
Paper immigration forms to be abolished by end of January – President announces
In a significant step towards modernising the travel process, President Irfaan Ali Tuesday announced that the use of paper immigration forms will be abolished by the end of January. “We have to make it easier for the transport of people,” the President stated at a press conference at his State…
Paper immigration forms to be abolished by end of January – President announces
In a significant step towards modernising the travel process, President Irfaan Ali Tuesday announced that the use of paper immigration forms will be abolished by the end of January. “We have to make it easier for the transport of people,” the President stated at a press conference at his State…
Paper immigration forms to be abolished by end of January – President announces
In a significant step towards modernising the travel process, President Irfaan Ali Tuesday announced that the use of paper immigration forms will be abolished by the end of January. “We have to make it easier for the transport of people,” the President stated at a press conference at his State…
‘Proactive work being done’ – President says murder, other crime rates down
President Dr. Irfaan Ali said murders, robberies, and other serious crime rates are on the decline in Guyana, an occurrence he attributes to proactive Police work and greater investments in national security. The President spoke at an end-of-year press conference held on Tuesday at State House, his official residence in…
‘Proactive work being done’ – President says murder, other crime rates down
President Dr. Irfaan Ali said murders, robberies, and other serious crime rates are on the decline in Guyana, an occurrence he attributes to proactive Police work and greater investments in national security. The President spoke at an end-of-year press conference held on Tuesday at State House, his official residence in…
Adequate funds for GECOM to hold 2025 elections will be in Budget 2025 – President
As Guyana prepares for the 2025 General and Regional Elections, President Dr. Irfaan Ali on Tuesday highlighted that adequate funds will be allocated to the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) in the upcoming national budget. “In an election year, I expect GECOM needs more resources… the budget will reflect this,” President…
GPHC’s Emergency Dept. manages 60k patients per year with 18 beds
The emergency department at the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) has faced a consistent rise in patient volume over recent years, exacerbating challenges posed by limited space and staffing. Despite these constraints, Dr. Zulfikar Bux, Head of the Accident and Emergency Department, Monday said the hospital is managing the situation…
NSC throws support behind LSU-bound track star Malachi Austin
Young Guyanese track star Malachi Austin has received support from the National Sports Commission (NSC) that will enable him take up a scholarship at the Louisiana State University (LSU) in 2025. Austin recently met with Director of Sport Steve Ninvalle, who facilitated the acquisition of airfare for the 17-year-old, who…
Man nabbed with 136lbs of ganja in car
Neil Patterson, a 26-year-old man of Kwakwani Park, Berbice River, was Tuesday morning nabbed with 62 kilogrammes (or about 136.7 pounds) of marijuana. Police Headquarters reported that the man was caught with the narcotics at Craig, East Bank Demerara. He was driving a white Toyota 212 motorcar (#PRR 2536). When…
