Minister Croal visits MV Barima survivors, bereaved families in Region One
MINISTER of Housing and Parliamentary Representative for Region One, Collin Croal, has visited survivors of the MV Barima tragedy and families who lost loved ones, as the Government continues efforts to provide support following the maritime disaster. Croal, who was recently in Mabaruma, met with affected families in Imbotero, Smith Creek, White Water, Hotoquai and […]
Police record 3,277 traffic cases last week
– speeding remains leading offence; helmet and DUI cases increase THE Guyana Police Force (GPF) Traffic Department recorded 3,277 traffic offences during the period August 16 to 22, 2026, with speeding continuing to account for the highest number of cases. A total of 752 motorists were charged for speeding during the week, followed by 186 […]
Region Eight youths gain greater access to education, training and employment opportunities
YOUNG people in Region Eight are being given greater access to education, training, employment and personal development opportunities through the inaugural Regional Youth Conference launched in Kato by Minister of Amerindian Affairs Sarah Browne-Shadeek. The conference is designed to provide youths with direct access to key government agencies, educational institutions and national organisations, allowing them […]
Worldwide campaign to highlight practical lessons from the Bible
OVER nine million Jehovah’s Witnesses worldwide will launch a global initiative in September to offer a free interactive Bible study programme, designed to highlight the practical advice found in the scriptures. “The Bible’s timeless teachings have helped people throughout the centuries. It has saved marriages, healed the broken-hearted and taught citizens how to be contributing […]
Guyana expands tourism capacity, develops new tourism circuits
– more than 3,000 rooms added as country targets 500,000 visitors by year-end GUYANA’S tourism sector has expanded its accommodation capacity by more than 3,000 rooms in recent years, as the country prepares for a projected 500,000 visitors by the end of 2026 and works towards a longer-term target of one million visitors annually by […]
Chinese Landing residents, miners to meet over disputed operations — Minister Bharrat
MINISTER of Natural Resources Vickram Bharrat has said the parties involved in the ongoing mining dispute at Chinese Landing-Tassawini, Region One (Barima-Waini), will soon meet to discuss a way forward. This follows renewed tensions over the movement of heavy-duty mining equipment into the community’s titled lands. Bharrat gave the assurance on Monday evening in response […]
Simulation centre commissioned in Region Eight to boost health training
Region Eight is now benefiting from a new $140.8 million simulation centre to strengthen health sciences education and expand training opportunities for healthcare workers in the region. While commissioning the facility on Saturday, Minister of Health, Dr Frank Anthony said the facility marks another critical step in the government’s efforts to build a skilled health […]
‘Brains’ remanded over fatal Linden shooting
TWENTY-nine-year-old Jamal Cumberbatch, also known as “Brains”, of Half Mile, Wismar, Linden, was on Monday remanded to prison in connection with the murder of his former friend, 26-year-old Keron McDonald. Cumberbatch appeared before Magistrate Tanisha Saigon at the Linden Magistrates’ Court, where he was not required to enter a plea to the indictable charge. He […]
47 Essequibo Islands residents graduate from BIT skills programmes
Forty-seven residents of the Essequibo Islands have graduated from Board of Industrial Training (BIT) programmes in four occupational areas, as the Government continues to expand access to practical skills training in Region Three. The graduates comprise 31 trainees from Wakenaam and 16 from Caria Caria, with the programmes representing a government investment of $4.76 million. […]
I believe Melinda Janki is a very ignorant person
I RECEIVED a video clip of an interview with Melinda Janki. And believe me I have not heard such abysmal ignorance in decades while living in Guyana. It is not only Ms. Janki that is ignorant but the interviewer that selected her. If you are going to have a discussion on the oil economy in […]
