MV Barima tragedy: Captain, crew still on remand as paper committal set for November
THE boat captain and two crew members charged in connection with the deaths arising from the MV Barima tragedy remain on remand, as the court moves towards completing key pre-trial proceedings. The matter is called before Magistrate Ravindra Mohabir at the Charity Magistrate’s Court, where the three accused, Kevin Price, called “KP”, a 40-year-old captain […]
14-year-old motorcyclist detained over fatal hit and run involving girl, 10
-child was one of two killed in separate weekend road accidents POLICE investigations continue as families grapple with grief after two children were killed in separate road accidents over the weekend. One of the accidents involved a juvenile motorcycle rider, who is currently in police custody. In that accident, which occurred on Saturday, 10-year-old Ketley […]
165 entities: What motivates humans?
You go to the cricket coach and ask to be picked. He said you failed to turn up for practice 10 times. You failed to participate in the clean-up campaign of the cricket ground. You failed over five years to pay for club membership. You never participated in any fund-raising activities. You failed on many […]
Authorities advance markets, Georgetown enhancement, regional infrastructure priorities
MINISTER of Local Government and Regional Development, Priya Manickchand and Permanent Secretary Miguel Choo-Kang, on Monday, met with heads of departments and key personnel to review ongoing projects and advance several priorities across the ministry’s portfolio. Particular focus was placed on the ministry’s ongoing market development programme, with Minister Manickchand emphasising the importance of remaining […]
GPHC gives cardiac patients a second chance at life
THE Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) sees a large number of patients on a daily basis. Patients are either admitted or are required to visit the hospital for various reasons. Paul Changa is one such person and he was recently highlighted by the hospital. Changa had been experiencing severe chest pain, which he didn’t […]
GFS welcomes 107 new recruits
THE Guyana Fire Service (GFS) has strengthened its ranks with the recruitment of 107 new trainees who began several months of intensive training at the Leonora Training School, West Coast Demerara, on September 1. The new recruits are expected to undergo rigorous training aimed at preparing them for the demands and responsibilities of firefighting […]
Guyana intensifies efforts to eliminate infectious diseases, strengthen health system
GUYANA is intensifying efforts to eliminate several infectious diseases while strengthening laboratory capacity, healthcare worker training and clinical quality across the health system, Minister of Health, Dr. Frank Anthony, has said. Dr. Anthony, according to a press release from the Ministry of Health, outlined the initiatives while addressing the Strengthening Clinical Capacity for the Management […]
Speeding, helmet breaches, unlicensed driving among 2,590 traffic cases logged last week
GUYANA’S traffic police recorded 2,590 cases between September 6 and 12, with speeding, dangerous parking, helmet violations, unlicensed driving and vehicle fitness breaches among the offences recorded during the week. According to figures released by the Guyana Police Force (GPF) Traffic Department, speeding accounted for 399 of the cases, while 107 motorists were cited […]
World Trade Centre to host international trade research workshop for exporters
THE World Trade Centre Georgetown (WTCG) will host a day-long workshop on International Trade Research on Thursday, October 22, 2026, as part of its International Trade and Investment Conference, which runs from October 19 to 23 at the WTCG. The workshop is designed to help export-oriented companies and entrepreneurs develop the research skills needed to […]
Putting People First
AS Guyana marks Amerindian Heritage Month, its hinterland communities deserve real attention. Not a stage for someone else’s legal defence. Opposition Leader Azruddin Mohamed’s burst of community visits should raise eyebrows, not applause. This is a man who has been under US sanctions since 2024 over alleged gold-export tax evasion, who was named with […]
