A 33-year-old man of Montrose Railway Embankment, East Coast Demerara (ECD) reportedly drowned on Wednesday at Felicity backdam. Dead is Solomon Sookram. Police Headquarters reported that the incident occurred between 14:00hrs and 16:00hrs. According to reports, Sookram usually cuts grass for his father’s cattle at Felicity, and would often consume alcohol before cutting the grass.…
The Ministry of Education has made a decision to open schools fully for in-person learning for secondary school students in Forms 2 to 6 when the new school term begins in January. The announcement was made yesterday by Minister of Education Priya Manickchand who said once the Ministry of Health offers its full support, physical…
–as Human Services and Social Security Ministry launches advocate network PRIME Minister, Brigadier (Ret’d) Mark Phillips, was among several high-ranking government officials and members of the Diplomatic Corps, as well as the religious leaders and members of civil society, who pledged to play a greater role in ending domestic violence in Guyana. Prime Minister Phillips…
Amid calls by scores of residents living off the national grid along the Linden/Soesdyke Highway for the Guyana Power and Light (GPL) to extend its services, the power utility company says it is limited by its current configuration. GPL currently serves part of the 45-mile-long highway that runs between Soesdyke and Linden in Guyana. But…
The much anticipated biennial Delegates Congress of the People’s National Congress is likely to be postponed by one week. The Congress is scheduled to take place this Saturday. However, the Chief Election Officer for the Congress, Vincent Alexander has submitted a report to the Central Executive Committee of the party, recommending a one-week delay. Once…
–millions of dollars to be spent next year to enhance Balthyock, as ministry distributes 170 lots in this area –GWI to construct mega water treatment plant, establish sub-office in Region Five WITH 2021 coming closer to an end, the Ministry of Housing and Water has reported that it is well on course to achieving and…
At a meeting of the Central Executive Committee (CEC) on Thursday, the People’s National Congress Reform (PNC/R) agreed to postpone its Congress to December 18, 2021, a party insider has confirmed. The long-awaited and delayed Congress was slated for this weekend, December 11. The recommendation to postpone came from the Chief Elections Officer for the…
Students from across the country are set to engage in meaningful discussions on opportunities in the oil and gas sector with the hope of building a local workforce that will take over Guyana’s new oil industry in the future. Local telecommunications company, GTT is teaming up with the Guyana Oil and Gas Energy Chamber to…
By Carl Mc Cowan December 08, 1961 (Georgetown) – IT is an accepted fact that a country’s culture or way of life is reflected in its buildings. People will always admire, examine and have the need for buildings; usable space is the support of life. Through its strength lies the serenity of movement, movement achieved by…
A 36-year-old woman of Fernandes Ally, Soesdyke, East Bank Demerara (EBD) is fearful for her life and that of her two children after their father attempted to kill them by setting their house on fire in the wee hours of Monday. The damage to the front door of the house The accused, 35-year-old Ryan Chung,…
