President and VP offer condolences on passing of former TT Prime Minister

President Irfaan Ali and Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo have joined other regional leaders in offering condolences to the people of Trinidad and Tobago on the passing of former Trinidadian Prime Minister, Basdeo Panday. Mr. Panday, who was 90-years-old, passed away on New Year’s Day, according to a message from his family. Panday, who served as […]

Free University education from 2025 -President Ali announces

Preparations are set to begin this year for the rollout of free University education from 2025, according to President Irfaan Ali. The President made the announcement during his new year’s address to the nation, while highlighting plans for the education and other sectors. While he did not offer details surrounding the free university education plan, […]

Man shot dead during robbery at Wedding celebration

A wedding reception at Canal #2 on Sunday night came to an early and sad end, as three armed bandits invaded the reception and shot one of the celebrants dead, while injuring another man during a robbery. The murdered man has been identified as 40-year-old Natram Persaud. A Police report stated that it was just […]

Opposition to pressure Government to address cost of living issues and equitably distribute oil resources -Norton

By Svetlana Marshall Painting a picture of gloom, the Leader of the Opposition, Aubrey Norton, in his New Year’s address said the Opposition will continue to heap pressure on the Government until it implements measures to bring down the high cost of living, and simultaneously ensure the fair and equitable allocation of the country’s resources […]

Parika woman beaten to death by husband while going to market

Police at Parika on the East Bank of Essequibo are probing the brutal murder of 25-year-old market vendor, Parbattie Amanda Persaud. The woman was beaten to death this morning with a piece of wood by her reputed husband, who has since been arrested. The suspect has been identified as 39-year-old Guradean Lallaram. A Police report […]

East La Penitence man nabbed with guns and ammunition

Police investigators arrested a 23-year-old ex-Police Constable on Saturday after he was found with an AR rifle, a 9mm pistol and ammunition in his possession. A police statement said the man has been identified as John Moore of East La Penitence. According to a Police report, on Saturday morning, Police ranks were on an anti-crime […]

161 persons diagnosed with breast cancer in Guyana this year; Other types of cancer diagnosis also worrying -Health Minister reports

Breast Cancer remains the number one type of cancer that is affecting persons in Guyana, according to the Ministry of Health. Cervical Cancer and and Prostate Cancer are the other two leading cancers that have been diagnosed locally. Minister of Heath, Dr Frank Anthony made the disclosure during a press conference today, as he renewed […]

Nothing to fear from activities within Guyana’s territorial space -President Ali

In wake of Venezuela’s objection to the presence of a British Navy vessel in Guyana, President Irfaan Ali has stated that “neither Venezuela nor any other State, has anything to fear from activities within Guyana’s sovereign territory or waters”. The British military vessel is in Guyana for training exercises on security and other issues. Venezuela […]