Daily Archives: September 2, 2022
‘A mighty purple heart has fallen in Guyana’ – Sir Shridath reflects on life of Rashleigh JacksonRashleigh Jackson, a former Minister of Foreign Affairs, passed away on Thursday night. Jackson, who distinguished himself in foreign affairs,...
Package Scam: Nigerian national remanded to prison; co-accused released on $100,000 bailA Nigerian national was on Friday remanded to prison for conspiring to commit a felony, while his co-accused was released...
With US$20M investment, Guyana’s first oil and gas training centre opens at LusignanGuyana’s first oil and gas centre, which promises to train thousands of Guyanese and foreigners for the lucrative petroleum sector,...
Four remanded for trafficking ‘kush’Four men were on Friday remanded to prison for trafficking almost two kilograms of foreign marijuana. This type of cannabis...
1,600 local policemen equipped to address domestic violence reports Some 1,600 members of the Guyana Police Force (GPF) have undergone a training programme to properly handle reports of gender...
No child with disability will be refused special grant – Minister PersaudPlease see below statement from Minister of Human Services and Social Security Dr Vindhya Persaud: I would like to advise...
Comprehensive security plan for Cricket CarnivalThe Joint Services and the Civil Defence Commission (CDC) along with the emergency and private security services have prepared a...
Health Minister: Unused field hospital ‘a good asset to have’The 60-bed field hospital donated to the government by Qatar remains unused and Health Minister Dr Frank Anthony said despite...
Pres. Ali commits funding for all aspiring hinterland teachers, health workersWith the country in need of more skilled personnel, President Dr. Irfaan Ali has committed the government’s financial support to...
Lightning strike at sea: fisherman feared deadA fisherman is feared dead after a reported lightning strike at sea Thursday night. He has been identified as Ravin...
$96M to procure fertilisers for cash crop farmersThree agencies that fall under the Ministry of Agriculture signed contracts on Thursday totalling $161.7 million to improve the agriculture...
Four arrested with ‘kush’ worth $2.8MThe Customs Anti-Narcotic Unit (CANU) on Thursday arrested four men who were found with almost four pounds of marijuana worth...
