November 27, 2013
A heavy and prolonged downpour last night and yesterday morning caused flooding in some commercial and residential areas in Georgetown as well as in some coastal communities. Many
November 27, 2013
AN emergency medical response team has been established to address any public health threats that may arise as a result of the flooding in Georgetown and its environs. The heavy
November 27, 2013
PRESIDENT Donald Ramotar yesterday expressed his profound concern for citizens and businesses located in Georgetown which have been severely displaced by flooding. The City experienced over five inches of
November 27, 2013
PRESIDENT Donald Ramotar yesterday said that coming from a trade union background and from a political party that has fought and continues to fight for the rights of the
November 27, 2013
THE Government of Guyana’s One Laptop Per Family (OLPF) Programme that aims to make a large percentage of the country Information and Communication Technology savvy, has made an additional
November 27, 2013
The Government of Guyana will make a financial contribution of US$50,000 to assist in the international response to the immense loss of lives and devastation in The Philippines caused
November 27, 2013
CRIME Chief Seelall Persaud disclosed yesterday that local police have received the results of a DNA sample that was sent to Barbados last year for testing to aid investigations
November 27, 2013
SEEING is believing but more than that the proof of the pudding is in the eating. And this is where Pomeroon Women’s Agro-Processors Association (P-WAPA)continues to stand out among
November 10, 2010
Judge throws out oral statements allegedly made by accusedJUSTICE Winston Patterson, the presiding judge in the West Bank Demerara, murder trial, who was conducting a voir dire to determine
November 10, 2010
DEFENCE Counsel Mr. Vic Puran yesterday served notice on the prosecution in the West Bank murder trial that he would be challenging the expertise`of the Government Pathologist D. Nehaul
November 10, 2010
ANOTHER cellular phone thief was jailed yesterday as the incidents of such thefts continue to increase.Roger Samuels (no address given) was sentenced to 18 months imprisonment by Acting Chief
November 10, 2010
SIXTEEN-YEAR-OLD Prince Wilkie (no address given) was yesterday remanded into Police custody on a murder charge. Before Acting Chief Magistrate Priya Sewnarine-Beharry, the prisoner was accused of murdering Dwayne
November 10, 2010
WALTER Lee De Costa, 16, of Lot 43 Garnett Street, Newtown, Georgetown, was granted $50,000 bail yesterday on a charge of attempting to commit a felony. Before Acting Chief
November 10, 2010
Towards agriculture diversification…THE Agriculture Ministry, in its continuing strive to strengthen the capacity of partner agencies, yesterday handed over pieces of equipment to the Veterinary Public Health Department.It was
November 10, 2010
MAHAICONY Rice Limited (MRL) refusal to hand over accounts to Guyana Rice Development Board (GRDB) officers on Monday is a matter that is now with the Director of Public
November 10, 2010
A motor cyclist was nabbed yesterday when police stopped him, carried out a search and unearthed an unlicensed shotgun and ammunition. Police reported that at about 12:35hrs, ranks of
November 10, 2010
In wages, salaries increases talk……provided 270,000 tonnes achievedGuyana Sugar Corporation has offered workers conditional increases between two and five percent, as talks yesterday broke down after the company refused
November 10, 2010
As process begins…MINISTER of Human Services and Social Security, Ms. Priya Manickchand, speaking on the first day of 2011 pension books distribution, said the focus is not only the