The Guyana Police Force (GPF) on Thursday said William Jaris, 25, from Greenwich Park, East Bank Essequibo, was fatally stabbed during a fight in the vicinity of Ruby Bridge. Enquiries disclosed that William and the suspect, who was identified as Davie Riveia, 33, a labourer of Ruby Back Dam, East…
National Literacy Programmes launched in push to bridge education gaps across Guyana
National Literacy Programmes were officially launched by the Ministry of Education on Thursday, as the Government continues work towards attaining universal education. This initiative aims to strengthen reading and writing skills among young learners and ensure every child in Guyana can read by Grade Four. Teachers and literary officers have…
National Literacy Programmes launched in push to bridge education gaps across Guyana
National Literacy Programmes were officially launched by the Ministry of Education on Thursday, as the Government continues work towards attaining universal education. This initiative aims to strengthen reading and writing skills among young learners and ensure every child in Guyana can read by Grade Four. Teachers and literary officers have…
No more cash grants before elections but expect them after – Jagdeo
Vice President Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo, who is the General Secretary of the People’s Progressive Party Civic (PPP/C), said the government will not distribute any more cash grants before the upcoming elections. However, he vowed that once re-elected, citizens will benefit from more cash grants and increases. “I can assure you…
All eligible Officers will be promoted – Jagdeo
With recent promotions announced by President Dr. Irfaan Ali, Vice President Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo has made it clear that all eligible Police officers will be duly promoted. About 2,800 Officers are being promoted. The elevation will span across several ranks, including promotions from Constable to Lance Corporal, Lance Corporal to…
Guyana surges to 2-1 win over Cuba in CONCACAF Boys’ U15 Championship
A stoppage-time goal from Germaine Garrette sealed a 2-1 victory for Guyana over Cuba in their final scheduled group fixture at the CONCACAF Boys’ U-15 Championship. The win, which came after an opening goal from Mark Glasgow, capped off a resilient performance from the young Guyanese side in Aruba. Guyana…
Guyana surges to 2-1 win over Cuba in CONCACAF Boys’ U15 Championship
A stoppage-time goal from Germaine Garrette sealed a 2-1 victory for Guyana over Cuba in their final scheduled group fixture at the CONCACAF Boys’ U-15 Championship. The win, which came after an opening goal from Mark Glasgow, capped off a resilient performance from the young Guyanese side in Aruba. Guyana…
Haslington families receive new core homes
Three families of Haslington, East Coast Demerara, are celebrating homeownership, after receiving the keys to their new houses through the Ministry of Housing and Water – Central Housing and Planning Authority’s (CH&PA) Core Home Support initiative. The initiative is executed in partnership with the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), as part…
Berbice medical technologist sentenced to three years for fatal car accident involving partner
A man from Corentyne has received a three-year prison sentence for causing the death of his partner in a tragic car accident. Niraz Sukdeo, 24, who works as a medical technologist and resides at Lancaster Village in Corentyne, Berbice, appeared in front of Magistrate Tuanna Hardy at the Number 51…
Fisherman, 22, dies after boat capsizes
Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of Tamesh Takurdin, a 22-year-old fisherman of No. 65 Village, Corentyne, Berbice. Tamesh, along with three other fishermen, was in a fishing boat at around 16:10 hrs Wednesday afternoon just off the Corentyne coast when the boat reportedly capsized. Tamesh fell overboard…
