Psychological, psychiatric care continues to be extended to MV Barima families, survivors – Minister Anthony
THE Ministry of Health continues to assist those affected by the MV Barima tragedy by dispatching psychologists and psychiatrists to the area following the incident, ensuring that the impacted individuals receive the necessary care and support to help them cope with this challenging experience. Speaking with the Department of Public Information (DPI), Minister of Health, […]
Bartica youths get hands-on STEM experience
— PNN festival promotes innovation, robotics, problem-solving among young learners CHILDREN and young people in Bartica were given an opportunity to explore science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) through hands-on activities during the Project New Nation (PNN) STEM Fest 2026, held on August 23. In a recent release, PNN said the festival brought together children, […]
Prefab construction to accelerate 40,000-home programme
— foundation pilot launched at Leonora, Meten-Meer-Zorg; housing portal being developed THE Government is stepping up preparations for the rollout of its 40,000-home programme, with a foundation programme being piloted at Leonora and Meten-Meer-Zorg to support the installation of prefabricated homes, while a new portal is being developed to connect screened applicants with contractors, banks […]
9mm pistol, ammo found near police outpost
DETECTIVES in Regional Division 4B have launched an investigation following the discovery of a 9mm pistol and eight rounds of ammunition concealed in bushes near the Sage Pond Police Outpost. The discovery stemmed from an incident at about 23:20 hrs on Friday, August 28, 2026, when ranks conducting an operation received information that a gold-coloured […]
East Canje teen hospitalised after cutlass confrontation with cousins
A 19-year-old man remains hospitalised in an unconscious state following an alleged confrontation involving three of his cousins at Sheet Anchor Village, East Canje, Berbice. Police said the incident occurred at approximately 22:00 hrs on Friday, August 28, 2026. Initial investigations revealed that the teenager, who is unemployed and resides at Sheet Anchor Village, was […]
Masked gunmen steal $23M from La Grange hardware store
POLICE in Regional Division Three are investigating an armed robbery in which five masked men allegedly stole approximately $23 million in cash from a hardware store at La Grange, West Bank Demerara. The robbery occurred at about 18:20 hrs on Friday, August 28, 2026. According to Police, a 29-year-old Chinese businessman reported that five masked […]
Azruddin Mohamed, his games and his puppets
YOU read and listen to what anti-government critics say and an irony larger than the land-space of Russia jumps out at you. The entire bandwagon of anti-government people in this country, of which the private media, toxic civil society groups and all the opposition parties and their surrogates are part of, continues to describe the […]
Ambassador Rodrigues-Birkett a compelling voice for the Global South
Dear Editor, AMBASSADOR Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett, Guyana’s Candidate, the Caribbean’s Candidate, and a Compelling Voice for the Global South is who the United Nations needs at this time. Most will agree and accept that there are moments when the achievement of one citizen becomes bigger than politics, party, ethnicity or government. Ambassador Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett’s increasingly competitive […]
Development From Ground
ONE of the more noticeable features of the Ali administration has been its insistence on taking government directly into communities. Over the past several years, and especially in recent months, President Dr. Irfaan Ali, ministers and technical teams have been a regular presence across the country, moving through villages, neighbourhoods, market areas and community […]
Alfred edges Jefferson-Wooden, sets new national record
ZURICH, Switzerland, (CMC) – Saint Lucia’s Julien Alfred exacted revenge on Melissa Jefferson-Wooden of the USA by storming to victory in record time at the Zurich Diamond League here on Thursday. Alfred raced across the finish line in a career-best time of 10.70 seconds, setting a new national record in the process at the Letzigrund […]
