February 18, 2021
By Rehana Ahamad DURING a previous sitting of the National Assembly, the landmark Hire Purchase Bill 2020 was referred to a Special Selection Committee for consideration and consultations. As
February 18, 2021
TWO men who are accused of stabbing an elderly priest to death two months ago, on Wednesday appeared at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court and were remanded to prison by
February 18, 2021
RAYON Alves appeared in the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday charged with two counts of causing death by dangerous driving and was granted a total of $600, 000 bail
February 18, 2021
THE Guyana Water Incorporated (GWI), in close collaboration with the Mon Repos/La Reconnaissance Neighbourhood Democratic Council, has identified a site for the drilling of a new well in the
February 18, 2021
A MAN who was allegedly found with cannabis in his shop was on Wednesday, placed on $50,000 bail by Chief Magistrate Ann McLennan when he appeared at the Georgetown
February 18, 2021
By: Indrawattie Natram IN keeping with the Ministry of Health’s efforts to protect all frontline workers against the dreaded COVID-19 disease, scores of doctors, nurses and dental surgeons in
February 18, 2021
THE emerging fisheries and aquaculture industries will see significant growth with the $293 million provision the government has proposed in its 2021 National Budget. Dr. Ashni Singh, Senior Minister
February 18, 2021
The Ethnic Relations Commission (ERC) has commenced legal action against eight defaulters — three in December 2020, four in January 2021 and one so far in February — in
March 16, 2020
NOTWITHSTANDING a 13.3 per cent increase in the number of eligible voters, overall voter turnout here in Guyana has remained relatively stable, as the 72.5 per cent recorded for
March 16, 2020
–march against race-baiting, call for peace and harmony WHILE they were small in number, their message was heard loud and clear as they walked through the streets of Victoria
March 16, 2020
COMMISSIONERS of the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) have brought attention to what they believe was an unwarranted behaviour on the part of Canadian High Commissioner, Lillian Chatterjee. In an
March 16, 2020
THE Organisation of American States (OAS) has welcomed the move by the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) to deploy a high-level mission to Guyana to oversee the recounting of the ballots
March 16, 2020
by Dr Steve Surujbally OVER the past month, I have been inundated with calls from pet owners asking me whether their pets can infect the owners. Many of them
March 16, 2020
VIVAANTA Ayurvedic Spa & Hair Salon is celebrating one year since opening their doors in Guyana and has contributed immensely to promoting and maintaining health and wellness amongst Guyanese,
March 16, 2020
THE government’s inability to pass a 2020 budget has had a domino effect on regional spending, to the point where, three months into the new year, funding at the
March 15, 2020
…SWAT team called in Drama unfolded and interrupted the quietude at Cadet Lane, South Ruimveldt Park when an intoxicated, trigger-happy businessman fired several shots at car parked opposite his
March 15, 2020
…urges Guyanese to exercise patience, avoid provocation As Guyanese awaiting the commencement of a total recount of the ballots cast by the populace in the March2, 2020 regional and