The Ministry of Health paid tribute to the several heroes who have made significant contributions to the nation’s blood transfusion efforts as part of commemorative activities planned for ‘World Blood Donor Day’. This day is celebrated under the theme “20 years of celebrating giving: Thank you, blood donors”. Minister of Health, Dr…

The recent heavy rainfall in Regions Seven (Cuyuni-Mazaruni), Eight (Potaro-Siparuni), Nine (Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo) and 10 (Upper Demerara-Berbice) have resulted in flooding, affecting approximately 30 households and 60 farmlands. According to the Civil Defence Commission (CDC) Public Relations Officer, Patrice Wishart, the situation is being closely monitored. In response, the…

The Guyana Bank for Trade and Industry (GBTI) has collaborated with the Guyana Tourism Authority (GTA) to re-launch their updated ATM machine at the Giftland Mall at Pattensen, Georgetown. “Guyana Tourism Authority would have provided us with several images which we have displayed on our ATMs. “This is the first…

Skakeil Grant, a 27-year-old truck driver, was on Friday remanded to prison after he was charged for the illegal possession of a firearm, ammunition and a quantity of narcotics. Grant, a resident of Section ‘B’ Sophia, appeared before Magistrate Abigail Gibbs at the Sparandaam Magistrate’s Court. He faced three charges:…

A 41-year-old construction worker was arrested on Friday night after he was found in possession of several parcels of cannabis amounting to 895 grams. Police Headquarters, in a statement, said ranks attached to the Enmore Police station conducted a cordon and search exercise between 17:40hrs and 18:20hrs. During the process,…

A 64-year-old labourer is currently hospitalised at a city hospital after he was shot and injured on Friday night on Water Street, Georgetown. The shooting unfolded around 21:30hrs. The victim,  Joseph Singh, of no fixed place of abod,  sustained a gunshot wound to his hand. Police Headquarters in a statement…

A group of Indian nationals and two local drivers were arrested on Friday at the No.63 Beach entrance, Corentyne, Berbice after it was determined that the Indians entered the country illegally. Police who were on mobile patrol at about 00:38 hrs observed two cars, PAB 9258 and HD 26, were…

See below full statement from the Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs and Goverance: In June, 2024, the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) published a report titled “Child Food Poverty – Nutrition deprivation in early childhood”. The report, according to UNICEF, examines the status, trends, inequities and drivers of child food poverty…

Residents of Hackney and Friendship along the Pomeroon River in Region Two are now benefitting from potable water after two wells totalling $22.5 million which were commissioned in the area on Friday. The well at Friendship, which cost $12 million, is serving approximately 90 per cent of the community. Also,…

The government intends to submit a supplementary budget proposal of US$66 million to the National Assembly for approval. This allocation aims to mitigate the impact of rising fuel prices. Vice President, Dr Bharrat Jagdeo, while detailing the measures the government has implemented to cushion the rising cost of living so that Guyanese…