The trial into the attempts to derail the 2020 General and Regional Elections resumed on Tuesday. Minister of Local Government and Regional Development, Sonia Parag was one of two persons questioned as the trial restarted. Parag spoke about efforts to derail the tabulation of ballots after polls closed. And she…
Gov’t may invest in airline service if hinterland flight costs continue to ‘unfairly’ rise – Jagdeo
Should commercial airline operators operating in Guyana’s hinterland areas continue to unfairly hike the cost of flights, the government will invest in an airline service, according to Vice President Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo. The Vice President acknowledged that there are instances where the cost to transport people and goods increases intermittently,…
Five homeless after Fyrish fire
A family of five is now faced with an urgent need for support after a fire destroyed their home on Monday afternoon. Nazeema Shivmangal, her husband, and their three children, aged 3, 7, and 8, were living in a three-bedroom wooden and concrete house they rented at Fyrish Village, Region…
Five homeless after Fyrish fire
A family of five is now faced with an urgent need for support after a fire destroyed their home on Monday afternoon. Nazeema Shivmangal, her husband, and their three children, aged 3, 7, and 8, were living in a three-bedroom wooden and concrete house they rented at Fyrish Village, Region…
Five homeless after Fyrish fire
A family of five is now faced with an urgent need for support after a fire destroyed their home on Monday afternoon. Nazeema Shivmangal, her husband, and their three children, aged 3, 7, and 8, were living in a three-bedroom wooden and concrete house they rented at Fyrish Village, Region…
Motie named official Tourism Brand Ambassador
West Indies and Guyana’s left-arm spinner, Gudakesh Motie, has taken on a new role away from the cricket pitch, named the official Tourism Brand Ambassador by the Guyana Tourism Authority (GTA). The appointment sees the 29-year-old, lauded for his subtle variations and grounded connection to his Guyanese heritage, stepping up…
Drainage work ongoing to combat flooding in New Amsterdam
Decisive action is being taken to tackle the longstanding flooding issue in New Amsterdam, Region Six (East Berbice- Corentyne). In an interview with the reporters, Mayor Wainwright McIntosh shared that this ambitious project aims to restore our drainage infrastructure and ensure proper water flow. He attributed the current state of…
Queen’s College breaks new ground with Guyana’s first public school squash club
By Shania Ally Queen’s College (QC) has made history by launching the first-ever squash club in a public school in Guyana. The momentous occasion unfolded at the National Racquet Centre in Georgetown on Monday, signaling a significant step forward in promoting sports within the education system. The newly established QC…
Man, 58, dies in jet ski accident
Joseph Sahadeo, a 58-year-old man, died on Sunday after he was involved in a jet ski accident at the Splashmin Fun Park. Police said the accident occurred at around 13:00 hrs. It was reported that the man left home with his wife, Goumattie Singh, his daughter Padmini Sahadeo, and other…
Healthcare transformation underway in hinterland communities – President
President Dr. Irfaan Ali posited that there is a major healthcare expansion in Guyana’s hinterland communities, allowing Indigenous communities to benefit from much-needed services. He spoke at length about the healthcare transformation in Regions One, Seven, Eight, and Nine as he addressed Toshaos (Indigenous leaders) at the opening ceremony of…
