New attorney-at-law pledges service and integrity
– Amrita Persaud admitted to practise before Guyana’s courts after years of perseverance GUYANA has gained a new attorney-at-law, with Amrita Persaud on Tuesday being admitted to practise before the courts of Guyana during a ceremony at the High Court of the Supreme Court of Judicature in Georgetown. Persaud, who completed her Bachelor of […]
Police officer Travis Cush admitted to Bar after 16 years in law enforcement
ASSISTANT Superintendent of Police, Travis Cush, has been admitted to the Bar Association of Guyana, adding a legal qualification to a 16-year career in the Guyana Police Force and marking a new phase in his professional life. Cush was formally admitted to the legal profession before Chief Justice Navindra Singh on Tuesday, September 29, 2026, […]
Mohameds’ extradition hearing adjourned until October 21
—Chief Magistrate warns, ‘These are innocent people’ amid Facebook posts involving witness’s family CHIEF Magistrate Judy Latchman on Tuesday warned against the posting of images of children and other family members on social media amid a complaint by Senior Superintendent of Police Prem Narine over a Facebook post concerning his family. Narine, head of the […]
Guyana positioning itself as regional aviation hub – Minister Indar
MINISTER of Public Utilities and Aviation, Deodat Indar, has said that Guyana’s rapid economic transformation is driving an equally ambitious expansion of the country’s aviation sector, with the Government working to improve connectivity, strengthen aviation safety and position the country as a regional hub. Minister Indar made the remarks on Tuesday during the opening […]
Plum Park fire: Children to receive additional counselling, therapy
CHILDREN taken to hospital after a fire at the Plum Parris Children and Family Centre are expected to be discharged shortly, Human Services and Social Protection Minister, Dr Vindhya Persaud, said. The children were among 26 residents evacuated from the centre during a coordinated response Monday evening. All were accounted for, Dr Persaud said, and […]
Kitty/Campbellville Community Policing Group relaunched
RESIDENTS of Kitty and Campbellville have elected a new executive to lead the Community Policing Group, as efforts continue to strengthen collaboration between communities and the Guyana Police Force in addressing local security concerns. The executive was elected during the relaunch of the Kitty/Campbellville Community Policing Group at the Kitty Police Station on Saturday, September […]
Region Three wins 2026 Spanglish Bee Competition as Education Ministry promotes bilingualism
REGION Three emerged as the overall winner of the 2026 Spanglish Bee Competition, with Georgetown placing second and Region Four third, as the Ministry of Education used its annual event to promote bilingualism and greater inclusion of migrant learners in Guyana’s education system. The fifth consecutive competition was hosted on September 29 by the Ministry, […]
Region Six Chairman urges students to embrace technology at opening of New Amsterdam Secondary CAD Laboratory
By Bebi Shafeah Oosman REGIONAL Chairman of Region Six, Junior Basant, has urged students of the New Amsterdam Secondary School to embrace technology and technical education as powerful tools for creating careers, businesses and solutions that can contribute to Guyana’s continued development. Basant made the call during the opening of the school’s Computer-Aided Design (CAD) […]
Division Two police ranks trained in child-friendly procedures
RANKS of Regional Police Division No. 2 have received training in child-friendly procedures aimed at strengthening their ability to deal appropriately with children who come into contact with, or come into conflict with, the law. The three-day training, held from September 23 to 25 at the Regional Divisional Conference Room, was facilitated by representatives of […]
GPHC marks World Heart Day with heart-health awareness drive
THE Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) Cardiology Department hosted an educational booth on World Heart Day to promote greater awareness of cardiovascular health and encourage members of the hospital community to take steps to protect their hearts. The initiative provided an opportunity to highlight the importance of heart health at every stage of life, while […]
