THE Sea and River Defence Division in the Ministry of Works expects better systems to be put in place, this year, to monitor the performance of contractors. Towards that

POLICE on the East Coast of Demerara, amidst a noticeable increase in tinted vehicles on the roadways, have intensified their no-nonsense approach and are arresting motorists found to be

THE Guyana Post Office Corporation (GPOC) said it was unable to make pension payments as well as conduct normal operations at its office in Mahaica on Monday due to

Guyana celebrating Year of people of African DescentGUYANA, starting this month, will celebrate 2011 as International Year of People of African Descent, with exhibitions, conferences, lectures and other events

FIFTY-SEVEN-YEAR-OLD Ernest Persaud, a poultry farmer, of Siberia, Upper Demerara River is in a serious condition at Georgetown Public Hospital (GPH), after being chopped, with a cutlass, several times.He

In second attack…A CUTLASS chopping attack, at Bell West, West Bank Demerara, last weekend, has left a 49-year-old Stabroek Market wholesale fruits dealer in a serious condition at Georgetown

Ramsaran reports… THE Medical Services in Guyana have benefitted from the training of over 200 young Guyanese doctors, who returned from Cuba, over the past two years, to serve

COORDINATOR of the National Blood Transfusion Service (NBTS), Ms. Shameeza Mangal has challenged members of the public to make voluntary donation one of their New Year resolutions and give

Trim reports…TRANSPORT and Harbours Department (T&HD) was still able to execute its mandate in 2010, providing passage for passengers, goods and motor vehicles to various locations.Its vessels travelled from

Gold production in Guyana for the year 2010 closed off at 308,000 ounces on December 31st.And Commissioner of Geology and Mines Commission (GGMC) William Woolford said the medium and