Some $100 million has been earmarked to upgrade several internal roads at Campbelltown in Region Eight. The transformative project fulfills a commitment made by Vice President, Dr Bharrat Jagdeo during a recent visit. Minister of Public Works, Juan Edghill met with community members on Wednesday and made it clear that…
The body of a female, known only as Desiree, was discovered Thursday morning at approximately 9:00 hrsin a guard hut at Merriman’s Mall, situated between North Road and Church Road on Shiv Chanderpaul Drive, Georgetown. Desiree, who had been living in the guard hut with Troy Williams, an unemployed male,…
Three months ago, life changed dramatically for 39-year-old Leslyn Richmond when she experienced severe headaches, numbness in her head, and a high fever. Assuming it would pass, Richmond, a mother of eight from ‘C’ Field, Sophia, tried to rest. However, upon waking, her condition worsened. She lost sight in her…
The Ministry of Human Services and Social Security, through the Childcare and Protection Agency (CPA), has responded to recent concerns raised by a social media post involving an 11-year-old child. In a statement, the Ministry confirmed that the situation was investigated thoroughly. The matter was reported to the police, and…
Investigators probing a series of recent bomb threats have arrested a 42-year-old taxi driver who admitted to issuing the threats, claiming two Venezuelans paid him. In custody is Travis Damian Francis Roberts of Princes Street, Werk-en-Rust, Georgetown. He was arrested on Wednesday. Roberts was questioned and admitted to the threats…
The 13th match of the Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League (CPL) proved unlucky for Antigua and Barbuda Falcons as Barbados Royals chalked up their third victory in a row with a 10-run win by the Duckworth/Lewis/Stern method on a rain affected evening in Bridgetown. After being inserted the Falcons posted…
As the Caribbean endures a sweltering heat wave, schools across the region are facing a significant challenge – keeping classrooms cool. In Trinidad and Tobago, this issue has become a major concern for educators. Martin Lum Kin, President of the Trinidad and Tobago Unified Teachers’ Association (TTUTA), highlighted that since…
Canada’s new High Commissioner to Guyana, Sebastien Sigouin President Dr. Irfaan Ali formally accepted the Letters of Credence from Canada’s new High Commissioner to Guyana, Sebastien Sigouin, at a ceremony held on Wednesday at the Office of the President. In his brief remarks, President Ali praised the “exceptional relationship” between…
Over 10 artists and craftsmen from across the country are participating in the second annual Heritage Month Art Exhibition that is being held in observance of Amerindian Heritage Month 2024. The exhibition opened last Monday at Castellani House in Georgetown to showcase the pieces by Guyanese of indigenous descent or…
At just 24 years old, Denzel Carlisle St Hill has navigated the tumultuous waters of Guyanese politics with a blend of determination and adaptability. His political journey began in Goed Fortuin, West Bank Demerara, where he was raised in a household deeply entrenched in the People’s National Congress (PNC) ethos….
