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Father of eight granted bail on forgery charges after buying television sets with forged cheques

Following the discovery of a forged cheque that was provided to a furniture store over two months ago, a father of eight was arrested and charged following an investigation. Today the man was taken before the Court to face forgery charges. 53-year-old, Christopher Connell stood before Principal Magistrate, Judy Latchman and denied the allegations placed […]

Staff at Palms Geriatric Home warned against mistreatment of elderly as new outpatient clinic is opened

A stern warning against mistreatment of elderly persons came early Monday morning as a new $18 million outpatient clinic and infirmary were declared open at the Palms Geriatric Home on Brickdam in Georgetown. Minister of Social Protection, Amna Ally participated in the ceremonial opening of the facility which will cater to the more than 190 […]

Local singer Blaze Antonio teams up with Foreign Affairs to raise awareness on border controversy with new song

 As Guyana prepares to make it’s case before the International Court of Justice and put an end to the border controversy with Venezuela, local efforts have commenced to raise more awareness, particularly among Guyanese youths.  With no intention to replace the popular 1970s hit, ‘Not a Blade of Grass’, local artiste Blaze Anthonio has collaborated […]

Albouystown gets ICT Hub; Children encouraged to take advantage for studies

Fourteen internet-ready computers are now available for use, free of cost, to residents of Albouystown, following the official opening of yet another Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Hub by the Government. Located in the compound of the Heavenly Light Church on Cooper Street, the hub will be open to the public from 16:00 to 21:00 hours daily. […]

Father dies after saving daughters from drowning

The village of Jawalla in the Essequibo region has been left in mourning following the death of a father, who drowned after saving his two young daughters. Reports from the area state that the incident occurred on Friday afternoon as the man and his two children were heading back home in a canoe from the […]

Fair Deal: Govt. ready to present and defend all facts as group starts to raise funds to challenge oil contracts

The Government of Guyana today said it remains confident, that every action it took with regard to the issuance of the petroleum production license met all legal requirements and it is willing to present all facts in this regard to any court with jurisdiction. The statement from the Government was made today as reports surfaced […]