It is cheaper help persons protect themselves from cervical cancer with a free Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) vaccine than it is to treat the cancer, Health Minister Dr Frank Anthony said on Tuesday. So he urged eligible persons to take the HPV vaccine and help protect themselves. “This is preventable…

Restrictions to the free movement of goods within the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) are discussed at multiple regional meetings and Guyana’s Vice President Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo believes no further talks are needed. Instead, he posits that commitment from countries that maintain the barriers is needed so that intra-regional trade and food…

Suriname inflicted a 4-1 defeat on Guyana in Group B action of the Concacaf Men’s Under-20 Qualifiers on Tuesday morning at the Antigua and Barbuda Football Association’s Technical Centre. The huge loss is Guyana’s second in three games, following their opening 4-0 defeat against Antigua and Barbuda and a subsequent…

(BBC) – Oil leaking from a capsized barge off the coast of Tobago has spread hundreds of miles to reach the Caribbean island of Bonaire. Officials on Bonaire, which is located 50 miles (80km) north of the Venezuelan coast, said the oil posed a “serious threat to both humans and…

Thirty families in Region Eight will soon become home owners, as the Ministry of Housing and Water-Central Housing and Planning Authority (CHPA) will be spearheading the construction. Through the Hinterland Housing Programme, elevated timber houses will be built for vulnerable families. Minister of Housing and Water, Collin Croal, made the…

New Zealand pace bowler Neil Wagner fought back tears as he announced his retirement from international cricket. The left-arm seamer, 37, made the decision after being told he would not be in the starting XI for the upcoming Test series against Australia. Wagner is the Kiwis’ fifth-highest Test wicket-taker, with…

Premier of the British Virgin Islands (BVI), Dr Natalio Wheatley has disclosed that talks have advanced to potentially sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Guyana and BVI for visa-free travel between the two countries. He made the announcement during an interview at the business session at the 46th Regular Meeting…

Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Queensway Group Inc., Mohamed Arafat Qualander has filed a $5 million lawsuit against social media commentator and member of the Working People’s Alliance (WPA) Kickadie Amsterdam. Qualander has accused Amsterdam of libel and is seeking in excess of $5 million in damages; aggravated and/or exemplary…

Chairman of The Hardware Depot Bonny Singh and top executives of the Guyana Golf Association and Nexgen Golf met at the Academy on Woolford Avenue last weekend to enter into a major promotional agreement that will promote the development of golf around Guyana. As a first gesture of its support,…

Press Release from the Lusignan Golf Club Golf enthusiasts gathered for a thrilling weekend of competition at the highly anticipated two-day tournament, generously sponsored by ANSA McAl Trading under their prestigious Glenmorangie Whiskey brand. With the greens buzzing with excitement and anticipation, players from across the region showcased their skills…