An investigation by the Guyana Revenue Authority into the discovery of more than 1100 pounds of cocaine in a rum shipment from Guyana has revealed that when the shipment left Guyana, there were only boxes of rum in the container. The cocaine bust took place in The Netherlands. In a statement today, the GRA said…
-first four grades to be targeted WITH long-standing calls for curriculum revision in Guyana’s education system, new curriculum guides that focus more on practical learning as opposed to learners simply memorising theories to pass examinations is expected to be rolled out at the beginning of the 2022 school year. The initial targets will be at…
After its attempt at a Christmas tree light-up last year attracted much amusement on social media, the Region Three People’s Progressive Party group on Sunday evening unveiled a massive tree to usher in the festive season. Following the sharing of photos and videos on social media, the region came in for high praises for the…
An investigation by the Guyana Revenue Authority into the discovery of more than 1100 pounds of cocaine in a rum shipment from Guyana has revealed that when the shipment left Guyana, there were only boxes of rum in the container. The cocaine bust took place in The Netherlands. In a statement today, the GRA said…
TWENTY-FOUR women entrepreneurs on Saturday graduated from the Cherie Blair Foundation for Women – Road to Growth programme, aimed at enhancing the capacity and marketability of women-led businesses in Guyana. This seven-week programme was made possible through a collaborative effort by the Cherie Blair Foundation, ExxonMobil Foundation and Action Invest Caribbean Incorporated, among others. It…
All individuals aged 18 years and older, who have received their first set of COVID-19 vaccines, are now eligible for booster shots of the vaccines. This was announced by the Minister of Health Dr. Frank Anthony during his daily COVID-19 update on Monday. His statement comes days after the News Room engaged him on whether…
An investigation by the Guyana Revenue Authority into the discovery of more than 1100 pounds of cocaine in a rum shipment from Guyana has revealed that when the shipment left Guyana, there were only boxes of rum in the container. The cocaine bust took place in The Netherlands. In a statement today, the GRA said…
Recognised for his exceptional leadership, President Dr. Irfaan Ali has been invited and is expected to deliver a keynote address at a Harvard Business School Microeconomics of Competitiveness (MOC) Faculty workshop, today. The President was invited to deliver a 45-minute presentation with 15 additional minutes for answering questions. The invitation was extended by distinguished American…
Two men were arrested on Sunday after being busted with $12.5 million worth of cannabis at Weldaad Public Road, West Coast Berbice. The police report outlined that ranks intercepted a motorcar, PYY 9885, at a road block set up on the public road, opposite the Weldaad Police Station at around 16:30hrs. The car had only…
An investigation by the Guyana Revenue Authority into the discovery of more than 1100 pounds of cocaine in a rum shipment from Guyana has revealed that when the shipment left Guyana, there were only boxes of rum in the container. The cocaine bust took place in The Netherlands. In a statement today, the GRA said…
