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A Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) vaccination campaign will commence in Guyana on October 16th, 2017 targeting a total of 36,000 girls between the ages of nine and thirteen. The Campaign is being spearheaded by the Government of Guyana with support from the Pan American Health Organization/ World Health Organisation (PAHO/WHO) and the Global Alliance for Vaccine. During […]
The Guyana Prison Service has announced that efforts are being made to allow family members and friends of prisoners to communicate with the prisoners legally. The Prison Service has provided a series of telephone numbers to facilitate contact at the various locations. In a statement, the Prison Service noted that any requests made by prisoners […]
A Joint Services operation is continuing in Linden and other Region 10 areas following the armed confrontation with two prison escapees last week, which resulted in one of the escapees being shot dead. The escapee who managed to escape, Royden Williams aka Royden Durant, is still believed to be hiding out in Linden. There are […]
As the probe into a house lot fraud at the Regional Housing Office in Region #2 widens, Housing Minister Valerie Yearwood has promised justice for those persons who have been defrauded. “While people are saying that the government is only talking, I want to assure you that once they are found guilty and we know […]
Newly appointed Minister of Education, Nicolette Henry on Monday extended appreciation to her predecessor, Dr. Rupert Roppnarine for his distinguished service to the development of education sector. Henry who served under Dr. Rooopnarine as the Minister with responsibility for Culture, Youth, and Sport, replaced him after he was shifted to the Ministry to the Presidency as the […]
At age 42, he undisputed King of Soca, Machel Montano, is not letting up on his connection with the fans and his love for music. Montano touched down in Guyana on Friday, ahead of tonight’s “Soca In My Heart” show and promised to give an electrifying performance. His career in the music industry now spans […]
Thirty-Eight (38) Medical Doctors who have spent the last six years in Cuba studying have now graduated. The graduation ceremony took place on Wednesday. At the graduation, feature speaker, Minister of Public Service, Dr. Rupert Roopnaraine, took the opportunity to demand the best level of patient-centred care from the new doctors. Minister Roopnaraine charged the Doctors to be more sensitive to […]
A 20 year old unemployed A’ Field Sophia man, is in Police custody following the murder of his one and a half year-old niece, Ronasha Pilgrim, of 98 North Sophia, Greater Georgetown. The incident occurred between 03:30 -04:00 h Friday morning, at the Sophia home, where the child lived. Investigations revealed that the young child […]
The Joint Services have launched a massive operation in the town of Linden as they continue in pursuit of wanted man and prison escapee Mark Royden Durant. Durant was spotted late on Thursday night in the company of escapee Uree Varswyck. The two were cornered by members of the Joint Services and an armed confrontation […]
Camp Street Prison escapee, Uree Varswyck, was shot dead by Police early Friday morning in the mining town of Linden after being cornered at Amelia’s Ward during a Police operation. Police Public Relations Officer, Jairam Ramlakhan confirmed the death just after 2 o’ clock this morning. He said details were still emerging out of Linden […]
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