Carpenter fined for pelting woman with brick

A 50-year-old carpenter and mason from East Ruimveldt, Georgetown, faced legal consequences for pelting a woman with a brick during a heated confrontation on January 9, 2025. The accused, Eclife Caravan, appeared on Friday last, before Senior Magistrate Fabayo Azore at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Courts, where he pleaded guilty to unlawfully assaulting Daphnie Langervine with […]

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 […]

Missing Kuru Kururu Teen Jellon John Still Not Found

It has been five days since 16-year-old Jellon John went missing from his home in Kuru Kururu, and his family remains distraught as there is still no sign of the teenager. Despite continued efforts by the police and the community, his whereabouts remain unknown.Jellon’s father, Quancy John, 44, is desperately pleading for assistance in locating […]

Pres. Ali announces biomedical hubs to cut reliance on imported medical supplies

President Dr. Irfaan Ali has said that the government will establish biomedical hubs in Guyana to reduce the country’s reliance on imported medical supplies and improve healthcare access for all citizens. “We are establishing biomedical hubs in Guyana to reduce our dependence on imported medical supplies,” the Head of State said. According to Dr. Ali, […]

Almost 2,000 Young Professional Homes completed, 1,500 more by first quarter of 2025

During a Facebook livestream on Sunday, January 12, President Dr. Irfaan Ali stated that nearly 2,000 homes under the Young Professional Homes Programme had been completed, with an additional 1,500 set for completion by the first quarter of 2025. The Head of State, during the livestream, pointed to the government’s commitment to empowering young professionals […]

Over 60,000 sustained jobs created in four years, more opportunities ahead – President Ali

President Dr. Irfaan Ali disclosed today that his administration has not only fulfilled its 2020 manifesto promise to create 50,000 jobs but has exceeded it, generating over 60,000 sustained jobs in just four years. Speaking during a Facebook live stream, the Head of State posited that this achievement is a hallmark of his government’s commitment […]

With free education at UG, there must be value for money – Education Minister

Minister of Education Priya Manickchand has said that while the government’s move to make the University of Guyana (UG) tuition-free is significant, ensuring that the university delivers value for money is equally essential. “Making the University of Guyana free has been something the government worked on, looked at, and wanted to do. We also have, […]

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 […]

Essequibo motorcyclist dies days after crashing into utility pole

Mark Simon, the 32-year-old motorcyclist, who had reportedly crashed into a utility pole on the Land of Plenty Public Road, Essequibo Coast, last Sunday, has succumbed. Region’s Two Commander Superintendent Khemraj Shivbaran disclosed that Simon died on Wednesday. According to the Guyana Police Force (GPF), Simon was riding a motorcycle bearing registration CP 115 northbound […]

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 […]
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