Mar 12, 2025
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Counsellor: mother abusing child a ‘cry for help’
With a growing number of cases such as child abuse and family violence recently, seasoned counsellor Linden Swaving believes that more emphasis should be placed…
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Guyana considers plan to refine oil in US, import fuel
Guyana is considering a plan to export crude oil to the United States for refining and to bring back fuel for domestic supply and possibly…
Labourer dies from stab wounds, suspect hospitalised
Police are investigating the alleged murder of Jonnah Pedro, 25, a labourer from Normandie, Brazil. The incident occurred around 19:30 hrs last evening at Karasabai…
Fisherman reportedly murdered, suspect in custody
Police are investigating the alleged murder of Umar Muqthar Jumai, called "Muggy," a 40-year-old fisherman from Grant, Crabwood Creek, Corentyne, Berbice. The incident reportedly occurred…
Professor Mohamed-Martin: Networking, mentorship vital to propel women entrepreneurs
Networking and mentorship are vital tools that enable women entrepreneurs to thrive in today’s fast-paced and interconnected business world, said Vice-Chancellor of the University of…
Guyana records 14 per cent reduction in recidivism
The Guyana Prison Service has recorded a 14 per cent reduction in recidivism and credits this success to a multi-pronged approach that includes behavioural modification…
Students, teachers, parents of Mae’s to receive counselling
The Human Services and Social Security Ministry will provide counselling for the children, parents, and teachers affected by the fire that ravaged Mae’s Schools in…
Vice President Jagdeo conferred with Sustainable Development Leadership Award
Vice President Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo was today conferred with the Sustainable Development Leadership Award at the World Sustainable Development Summit 2025 being held in New…
Mae’s students preparing for NGSA, CSEC to get assistance
A massive fire broke out this morning at Mae’s Schools in Subryanville, Georgetown, sending thick plumes of smoke into the sky, visible from a great…
No permission granted for Hadi’s World to conduct cabotage operations in Guyana
The Maritime Administration Department (MARAD) within the Ministry of Public Works has reiterated that no permission has been granted to Hadi’s World or any of…
Traffic Chief: change in attitude key to reducing road accidents
The traffic arm of the Guyana Police Force (GPF) is working towards reducing fatalities and serious injuries caused by road accidents by more than 50…
No valuable losses in office break-in, says Housing Ministry
The Ministry of Housing and Water, through the Central Housing and Planning Authority said that despite the recent break-in at its Annex office on Croal…
Slowe pleads not guilty, placed on $50,000 bail
Retired Assistant Commissioner of Police and former Chairman of the Police Service Commission, Paul Slowe, has pleaded not guilty to allegations that he unlawfully revealed…
Deadly Monday: Four die in separate accidents
Police are investigating the death of 40-year-old Abdool Sharaf Rahim, of Section B Cummings Lodge, East Coast Demerara (ECD), who died following an accident on…
Businessman in custody for allegedly shooting wife dead
A 32-year-old businessman, Marlan DaSilva, is in police custody in connection with the alleged murder of his partner, 27-year-old housewife Kenesha Marie Juman Vaughn. The…
Dawn of new horizon for Kwakwani residents
For years, residents of the Waterfront, Lamp Island, and Jeep Landing communities in Kwakwani, Region 10, have suffered tremendously due to extreme flooding. In 2021,…
Solar mini-grids, EV infrastructure to drive sustainable energy
Prime Minister, Brigadier (Ret'd), Mark Phillips has outlined a number of new and planned capital investments in renewable energy for 2025 and beyond that are…
VP Jagdeo: Despite delays, GtE project on track for completion
Guyana’s transformative Gas-to-Energy (GtE) project is encountering some delays due to ongoing arbitration processes and challenges with equipment delivery. The approximately $2 billion project aims…