THERE’S A ROOM III
MONTHS passed, and during that period Shaan became closer to the family. His cousins nicknamed him “John Wick” and took him out to the farms, where he learned to drive some of the machines; they also taught him to swim and fish. That gradually built his self-confidence, and Uncle Jarred treated him kindly and gave […]
Take dental treatment in its stride
IT has been noted in interdisciplinary research into the human ageing process (gerontology) that it is the effects of disease, and not ageing itself, that are most significant for the perceptions of ourselves and others as either “youthful” or “elderly”. We should therefore not fear age, but we should be aware of health hazards. But […]
MANKIND DOES NOT NEED A DEVIL TO MISLEAD HIM; HE HAS AN EGO AND FRIENDS WITH SECRET HORNS, AND A WILLINGNESS TO BE COUNTED IN THE CROWD.
MANY years ago, as I sat in a yard with two brethren in King Edward Street, a marijuana cigarette was passed around. I coughed even before it came to me, so I rejected it. They taunted me because they were two converted brethren. They taunted me for hanging with too much “bald head”; they expanded […]
Quick response averts fire at Hosororo dorms
A quick response by a contractor’s crew prevented what could have been a far more serious emergency at the Hosororo dorms early this morning. The smoke alarm sounded at 3 a.m. When the dorm parent on duty went to investigate, they found a bucket of burning paper and fabric in the laundry room. The Guyana […]
AOAG congratulates government on landmark global aviation conferences
THE Aviation Operators Association of Guyana (AOAG) has extended its warmest congratulations to the Government of Guyana and the Guyana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) on the resounding success of the 3rd Global ICAO–EASA RSOO/RAIO Safety Conference, held in Guyana from September 29–30, 2026, and the Caribbean High-Level Symposium on Aviation Safety on October 1, 2026. […]
Agriculture Ministry rejects APNU claim of sector collapse
points to 6.1 per cent annual growth since 2020 THE Ministry of Agriculture has rejected claims by the APNU that increased government spending has been accompanied by a sustained decline in agricultural production, arguing that a broader examination of official economic data presents a more mixed picture. The ministry’s response acknowledges a 0.5 per cent […]
WIN MP resigns from National Assembly amid sexual abuse probe
WE Invest in Nationhood (WIN) parliamentarian, Dr Andre Lewis, on Friday, resigned from the National Assembly, citing allegations made against him and an ongoing investigation into those allegations. The Guyana Police Force has not commented on the ongoing probe into the alleged sexual offence. According to reports, police took Lewis into custody and launched […]
Team established to probe rape, threatening behaviour allegations made against ‘senior cop’ – police
THE Guyana Police Force (GPF) on Friday informed the public that a report has been received containing allegations of rape and threatening behaviour against a senior officer of the force. In a release, the police said following receipt of the report, Commissioner of Police, Dr Clifton Hicken, established a team to conduct a thorough investigation […]
Guyana, Uganda deepen bilateral relations with signing of MoU for technical co-operation
THE Guyana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) has announced the signing of a significant Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA). This agreement marks a pivotal step in strengthening international co-operation in civil aviation between Guyana and Uganda. According to a press release, the MoU establishes a framework for expanded technical […]
Security guard charged with attempted murder, remanded
A 58-year-old security guard has been charged with attempting to murder a 59-year-old woman following an incident at Hampton Court, Essequibo Coast. Munesh Ramnarine of Hampton Court was charged under Section 103(c) of the Criminal Law (Offences) Act, Chapter 8:01. The charge stems from an incident on Thursday, October 1, 2026, at Hampton Court involving […]
