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Tassarene Man, who vanished 25 years ago, reunited with family

A heartwarming story unfolded on January 15, 2025, when a long-lost family member, Nick Romalho, 45, of Tassarene Village, Region Seven (7) reunited with his relatives after being separated for 25 years. The remarkable moment took place at Toroparo, Region 7, as Nick, who had been missing from his family for more than two decades, […]

Guyana to Launch $15M Initiative to Boost Viral Disease Surveillance and Readiness

The Ministry of Health will launch a US$15 million project in March to strengthen surveillance systems, enhance laboratory capabilities, and recruit more specialists to combat viral diseases in Guyana. Health Minister Dr. Frank Anthony announced the three-year initiative on Friday, emphasizing that the project will address a wide range of viral diseases rather than focusing […]

14-Y-O Turns Pain into Power with Inspiring Book, Canvas of Strength

At just 14 years old, Samiyah Shaw, a student of Good Hope Secondary School, has accomplished a remarkable feat by writing and publishing her book. Titled Canvas of Strength, the book was officially launched over the weekend at her school, marking an extraordinary milestone in her young life. Samiyah’s achievement is a testament to her […]

New $688M Christ Church Secondary School to be completed by March

Minister of Education Priya Manickchand has announced that the new $688 million Christ Church Secondary School is set for completion by March 2025. “We had a change in design because the school is now completely different from what it initially was,” Minister Manickchand shared during her Ministry’s year-end press conference on Friday. “These are some […]

From a school Dropout to Determined- Acquiring a GOAL scholarship changed Bethany Mother life

At just 30 years old, Ravina Thomas is a wife, mother of two, a make-up artist and student, embodying resilience and determination. Growing up in Bethany Amerindian community, Ravina attended Aurora Secondary School but made the difficult decision to drop out in Grade 10. Reflecting on that time, she admits, “I was young and chose […]

University of Guyana’s Andrew Thom Receives Prestigious ‘Outstanding Justice Award’ at AMUN 2024 in Chicago

Andrew Thom, a dedicated staff member at the University of Guyana’s Registry Department, recently received the highly esteemed “Outstanding Justice Award” at the 2024 American Model United Nations (AMUN) Conference held in Chicago. This recognition comes after his impressive performance as a Justice in the International Court of Justice at the conference, a prestigious event […]
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