MoE to roll out guidelines to tackle school violence, bullying – Minister Parag
ADDRESSING the growing issue of school violence and bullying, Minister of Education, Sonia Parag, recently said that an upsurge in such incidents in the last year is most likely due to social media influence and use. As part of its efforts, the ministry has had discussions in the classrooms and has put together a set […]
Euro-Guyana Classical Music and Opera Association officially incorporated
–unveils its board, website; announces October 19 concert with Spanish guitarist Armando Orbon THE Euro-Guyana Classical Music and Opera Association Inc. has been formally incorporated under Guyana’s Companies Act as a non-profit company, marking a major milestone for an initiative launched earlier this year with strong support from European Union Ambassador, Luca Pierantoni. According to […]
Gov’t expands access to professional nursing training
THE government is expanding opportunities for Guyanese to acquire professional skills, with the health sector among those benefitting from increased access to training. The Ministry of Health, through its Health Sciences Education Unit, is inviting eligible persons from all regions to apply for its Professional Nursing Training Programme. The three-year programme uses a hybrid approach, […]
Nearly 4,000 farmers now using Farmers Connect app- Min. Mustapha
THE Farmers Connect application is expanding access to agricultural services across Guyana, with almost 4,000 farmers already registered on the platform and more than 2,000 non-farmers also utilising its services. Minister of Agriculture, Zulfikar Mustapha, provided the update on Monday on the sidelines of the Farmers Forum held at the Arthur Chung Conference Centre (ACCC), […]
Gov’t, vendors discuss way forward after Woolford Avenue infrastructural works
MINISTER of Local Government and Regional Development, Priya Manickchand, alongside Permanent Secretary Miguel Choo-Kang, on Monday, met with vendors operating along Woolford Avenue to discuss arrangements that would allow them to benefit from the ongoing development of the area while addressing concerns arising from recent infrastructural works. According to a press release from the ministry, […]
West Side High students excel in and outside the classroom
WEST Side High continues to develop its students in every area of their lives from success at national debating competitions, and cricket achievements to outstanding results at the Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) examinations. The school said in press release that the recently released 2026 CSEC preliminary results have given it more reasons to celebrate […]
Looking out my window at midnight
GUYANA is an amusingly sad and a sadly amusing land. I love my country. I chose to stay here despite offers to go to other countries after the American invasion of Grenada in 1983, where I was working with the Grenadian Government. I would not have it anyway. I am in advanced age, so I […]
Trio remanded over alleged armed robbery attempt at Tuschen
THREE Georgetown men have been remanded to prison after being charged in connection with an alleged attempt to commit robbery under arms at Tuschen New Housing Scheme, East Bank Essequibo. The accused are Yohance Carroll, 22, unemployed, of Tucville Squatting Area; Earl Grant, 23, a labourer of Tucville; and Adrian Greenidge, 23, a security guard […]
2,293 traffic cases recorded as police warn against excuses for road safety
THE Guyana Police Force Traffic Department recorded 2,293 traffic violations between August 23 and 29, as authorities continued to raise concerns over speeding, dangerous driving and other behaviours contributing to road fatalities. Speeding accounted for the largest number of offences during the week, with 601 cases recorded, followed by 137 cases involving motorists leaving vehicles […]
‘Max’ wanted for killing ‘Chucky’ in Region Eight
Police issue wanted bulletin for 26-year-old man in connection with Region Eight murder THE Guyana Police Force has issued a wanted bulletin for 26-year-old Gavin Johnson, known as “Max,” in connection with the murder of Godfrey Gill, also known as “Chucky.” According to law enforcement authorities, the fatal incident occurred on August 20, 2026, at […]
