Gov’t working to reduce hatching eggs importation
By Bebi Shafeah Oosman AGRICULTURE Minister Zulfikar Mustapha recently announced that the government is taking steps to reduce Guyana’s dependence on imported hatching eggs as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen the country’s poultry industry and boost local agricultural production. “I want to tell you; I want to break the news that we are working […]
GPF warns against violence, property destruction, threats to national security
-says lawbreakers could face terrorism charges THE Guyana Police Force (GPF) on Monday warned members of the public that acts of violence, destruction of property, deliberate obstruction of public roads, threats against individuals, and the incitement or organisation of such activities will be dealt with firmly and in accordance with the law. In a press […]
GPS releases Mohamed’s prison regime to debunk claim of almost 24-hour confinement
AMIDST consistent claims of mistreatment, the Guyana Prison Service (GPS) on Monday released the prison regime for Azruddin Mohamed to show that claims he was confined to his cell for 23 hours and 50 minutes were untrue and inconsistent with prison records. Hours after Mohamed repeated the untrue claims while being taken to court […]
210 more houses being built in Palmyra
AN additional 210 houses are being built in Palmyra, Region Six, as the area continues to expand into a major residential community to provide families and young professionals with greater opportunities to own their homes. The development includes 110 three-bedroom young professional flat houses, alongside an additional 100 three-bedroom bungalow houses, with construction progressing […]
14 new wells to boost water supply
FOURTEEN new wells are set to improve access to a reliable water supply in several areas, with two of the wells earmarked for the new Providence/Glasgow and Overwinning housing development, East Bank Berbice and Palmyra, Region Six. The Central Housing and Planning Authority (CHPA) is advancing the initiative, with tenders to construct the wells […]
Venezuelan diver succumbes to heart attack
-BK group says, emphasises strict adherence to safety during MV Barima salvaging operations THE BK group on Monday said that the Venezuelan diver, who died while participating in the salvaging of the MV Barima, had a pre-existing medical issue and suffered a heart attack. In a statement, the company explained Luis Martinez, a 66-year-old, […]
Seeram given 13-month suspended sentence for assaulting ex-wife
-magistrate considers victim’s impact statement, prosecution’s submissions, prospects for rehabilitation NATIONAL Border Patrol Director and former Region Four Chairman, Daniel Seeram was on Monday sentenced to 13 months’ suspended imprisonment, after Magistrate Abigail Gibbs considered the seriousness of the assault against his former wife Farzana Hamid, the lasting effects on the complainant and Seeeram’s prospects […]
Woman pleads guilty to bludgeoning four-year-old daughter to death
A 25-year-old mother has admitted to murdering her four-year-old daughter, whom she repeatedly struck on the head with a piece of wood during a violent early-morning incident at their South Rupununi home last year. Lucinda Stephen pleaded guilty recently to the murder of little Rianna Ambrose when she appeared before Acting Chief Justice Navindra […]
Over 300 private, public sector participants expected at GuyExpo 2026
AHEAD of GuyExpo 2026, Minister of Tourism Industry and Commerce, Susan Rodrigues, led a media walkthrough of the National Exhibition Centre, Sophia, where the event will be held. Set for November 12 to 15 under the theme, ‘Creating Tomorrow’s Opportunities Through Today’s Investments,’ the minister said that 330 participants are expected to be in attendance. […]
TVET-EMIS launch marks critical step in strengthening data management across TVET sector
GUYANA’S technical and vocational education sector has expanded with Monday’s launch of the Technical and Vocational Education and Training Education Management Information System (TVET-EMIS). It marked an important step towards strengthening how information across the TVET sector is managed. As the ministry strengthens technical and vocational education locally, TVET-EMIS was designed to help manage […]
