Guyana Foundation launches mental health programme

The Guyana Foundation which is a non-profit organisation that intends to push for development in Guyana, has announced the launching of an ambitious two-phase national mental health programme. The new initiative is being supported by UK donor, Mr. Joe Moore. The Foundation is headed by former Peoples National Congress/Reform Executive Member Supriya Singh. According to […]

New Forensic lab to be in place in February

The Guyana Police Force’s investigative capabilities would be greatly enhanced, and very soon as the Ministry of Home Affairs’ state-of-the-art Forensic Laboratory at Turkeyen is nearing completion. Minister of Home Affairs Clement Rohee disclosed on Friday that the laboratory which is approximately 90 percent into its schedule, is expected to be completed by February, According […]

John Legend promises Legendary Guyana show

Multi award winning American R&B singer John Legend is promising patrons of his Night of Love concert at the Guyana National Stadium, a legendary performance. The artiste who arrived in Guyana on Friday morning told a press conference at the Fly Jamaica office at Ogle, that he is pleased with where his career is at […]

Paradise woman killed by reputed husband

Just two days after the President highlighted the problem of domestic violence in Guyana in his New Year’s address, yet another woman has been killed in Guyana by her husband. The woman has been identified as Marcia Adams of Paradise East Coast Demerara. She was reportedly stabbed to death by her reputed husband who has […]

Man found murdered at Lilliendaal

The Guyana Police Force on Friday said it is investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of an unidentified man, whose body was found with injuries to his head at about 11:40 am at Liliendaal, East Coast Demerara. “The deceased is of African Descent, appears to be in his 40’s, medium built, dark complexion, about 5’8” […]

Ammunition intercepted at Camp Street Jail

The Ministry of Home Affairs on Thursday evening announced that prison authorities have been able to foil an attempt to smuggle several rounds of ammunition into the Georgetown prison. Details of the attempt were not provided but the Ministry said this was not the first time that such attempts were made and uncovered by alert […]

Old year’s night murder suspect arrested near border crossing

The Guyana Police Force on Thursday morning reported that the main suspect in the murder of 20-year-old Carlissa Matthews was arrested by the police around 8:00 am on Thursday at Springlands, Corentyne which is close to the border crossing with Suriname. The young man was taken into custody and charges are expected to be laid […]

Klass resurfaces after FIFA ban

By Rawle Toney Georgetown, Guyana – After spending 22 years as President of the Guyana Football Federation (GFF), Colin Klass was banned by the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) for 26 months and fined US$5,537 for his involvement in the Bin Hammam “cash for votes” scandal. Since August 11, 2011, Klass could not be close to […]

President urges Guyanese to work together

(GINA) President Donald Ramotar, in his New Year’s message to the nation, has urged all Guyanese to work together in the interest of the country, noting that politics of blackmail will weaken democracy and can lead to further inequality. The New Year holds out great possibilities and also challenges, but how much is achieved will […]

Granger declares 2014 the “Year for workers”

With the Guyana Public Service Union still threatening widespread strike action against the imposition of a 5% increase in wages and salaries for public servants, the Leader of the Opposition, David Granger believes it is time more attention be paid to the GUyanese worker. In his New Year’s message to the nation Mr. Granger declared […]