About 75 Venezuelans who travelled to Abram Zuil on the Essequibo Coast, Region Two, were sent back to the Spanish-speaking country after immigration authorities intervened. Police Headquarters noted that the Venezuelans- 57 men, nine women, and nine children- came in a boat at about 06:45 hrs. “Members of the Immigration…
Guyana Digital School being rolled out countrywide
The Guyana Digital School aims to transform learning in Guyana, with Artificial Intelligence (AI) being used to identify gaps in students who use the platform. Recently, Minister of Education Priya Manickchand has been launching the digital learning platform at various schools across Guyana. Since its introduction, some 2,400 students, teachers,…
Formal approval needed for ads on sea wall- Public Works Ministry
The Ministry of Public Works clarified on Tuesday that formal approvals are needed before any individual or entity can publish advertisements or awareness notices on the sea wall between Georgetown and Ogle. In a public notice published on Facebook, the ministry said formal approvals must be granted by the Sea…
Formal approval needed for ads on sea wall- Public Works Ministry
The Ministry of Public Works clarified on Tuesday that formal approvals are needed before any individual or entity can publish advertisements or awareness notices on the sea wall between Georgetown and Ogle. In a public notice published on Facebook, the ministry said formal approvals must be granted by the Sea…
Chinese medical team launches ‘Healthy Village’ mission at Malali
The 20th Chinese Medical Team last weekend officially launched its “Healthy Village” initiative at Malali Village in Region 10. The initiative, themed “Hope in Action,” is designed to provide free medical consultations to 15 remote villages. The Ministry of Amerindian Affairs identified the villages the Chinese doctors will work in,…
Athletes urged to ‘dream big’ as National Secondary Schools Track & Field Championships get underway
The National Track and Field Facility erupted in a kaleidoscope of colors and boundless energy as the inaugural National Secondary Schools Track & Field Championships 2025 officially commenced, signaling a new era for youth athletics in Guyana. The opening ceremony featured impassioned speeches from key government officials, including Minister of…
‘Have we arrived?’ – Women judges reflect on strides made, efforts still needed
By Isanella Patoir isanella@newsroom.gy The inaugural Memorial Lecture in honour of Madam Justice Desiree Bernard, on the topic “Article 29: Women’s Participation in Decision Making: Have We Arrived?” sparked insightful reflection and discussion from women judges in Guyana and the Caribbean. The event, organised by the Guyana Association of Women…
‘Have we arrived?’ – Women judges reflect on strides made, efforts still needed
By Isanella Patoir isanella@newsroom.gy The inaugural Memorial Lecture in honour of Madam Justice Desiree Bernard, on the topic “Article 29: Women’s Participation in Decision Making: Have We Arrived?” sparked insightful reflection and discussion from women judges in Guyana and the Caribbean. The event, organised by the Guyana Association of Women…
Office Assistant robbed of motorcycle at UG Road
Onix Duncan, a 28-year-old office assistant, was on Monday night robbed of his Honda Navi motorcycle by two cutlass-wielding bandits at UG Road, Turkeyen, Georgetown. The incident occurred at about 23:20 hrs. Police said Duncan was relieved of his motorcycle, CP 234, valued at $250,000. According to a Police report,…
Murder suspect claimed Crabwood Creek fisherman punched, slapped him
Crabwood Creek fisherman, Umar Jumai and a group of friends allegedly punched and slapped a man, Nigel Garnette, during an altercation on Monday. Garnette reportedly stabbed Jumai in retaliation, resulting in his death. Garnette, also known as Nancy, was arrested by the Police around 15:00 hrs Monday. He is in…
