Feb 12, 2025
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Charis Griffith: A forensic chemist with a heart for service
Charis Griffith, a forensic chemist at heart, currently serves as the Deputy Director of the Guyana Forensic Science Laboratory. Her journey into the world of…
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Seamstress accused of fraud granted $80,000 bail
Uriana Scott, a 26-year-old seamstress of Lot 88 David Rose Street, Bagotville, West Bank Demerara, was on Tuesday charged with obtaining money under false pretence.…
Erroneous representation of New River Triangle draws strong condemnation
Several prominent voices in society have joined the chorus of disapproval over the depiction of Guyana’s New River Triangle as Surinamese territory at the recently…
Teen in City Councillor’s murder remanded to prison
The 16-year-old accused of fatally stabbing City Councillor, Kyle Anthony Solomon,47, was today remanded to prison following his first appearance at the Georgetown Magistrate’s Court…
WPA seeks bigger role in Coalition Government
The Working People’s Alliance (WPA) has confirmed its partnership with the People’s National Congress (PNC), but is seeking a greater role in the governance structure…
Guyanese entrepreneurs tapping into oil boom
As Guyana’s dynamic and rapidly expanding economy continues to grow through the oil and gas sector, key players are maximising opportunities made available through the…
Teacher remanded on rape charge
Dahlerus Courtman, 25, a teacher of 87-89 Three Miles Potaro Road, Bartica, has been remanded to prison for allegedly raping an underage female student. He…
New CDB President on three-day visit to Guyana
Newly appointed Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) President, Daniel Best, is slated to arrive in Guyana tomorrow for a three-day visit. During the visit, he will…
Completion of Mabura leg of Linden-Lethem Road pushed back to year- end
The construction of the Linden to Lethem roadway is continuing, with works on the Linden to Mabura stretch expected to be completed by the end…
European companies engaged to secure suitable vessels for regional ferry
Two leading European ferry companies are currently being engaged as operators of the Connect Caribe regional ferry service work feverishly to get the project off…
10-year Guyana passport launched
The Central Immigration and Passport Office, under the Guyana Police Force, has officially rolled out the new Co-operative Republic of Guyana Ten-Year Passport, effective today.…
A new beginning for Shelly Doodnauth and her children
For years, Shelly Doodnauth of Angoy’s Avenue, New Amsterdam, Berbice, lived in uncertainty, struggling to provide a safe and secure home for her five children.…
Preliminary investigation indicates faulty connection caused deadly Hydronie fire
A preliminary investigation into the deadly fire at Lot 1 A Hydronie, East Bank Essequibo, this morning has determined that the blaze was caused by…
Guyana to enquire into alleged map error at Suriname business conference
The Guyana Government has not received any formal complaints regarding the alleged incorrect display of a map of the New River Triangle at the recent…
40 security officials complete National Defence Institute training course
A total of 40 persons have completed a one-week course on strategy and defence policy, led by the William J. Perry Centre for Hemispheric Defence…
ACP Brutus dismissed
Assistant Commissioner of Police Calvin Brutus has been dismissed from the Guyana Police Force (GPF) for disciplinary breaches and discreditable conduct. The Police Service Commission…
Greater access to procurement opportunities for local businesses
The Local Content Secretariat is enhancing local business participation in procurement opportunities through the revision of the Local Content Act. According to Director Dr Martin…
Landscapers engaged on national Beautification Initiative
President Dr. Irfaan Ali and Vice-President Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo on Tuesday engaged landscapers as the government prepares to embark on a large-scale beautification initiative. This…