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Government to step up fight against suicide problem

Guyana’s government intends to step up its efforts to curb the problem of suicide in the country, On Thursday,  President David Granger convened an emergency meeting with a number of government ministers including the Minister of Public Health, Dr. George Norton and the Minister of Social Protection, Ms. Volda Lawrence. The meeting was called in […]

Canada pumps millions into training for local criminal justice system

In what has been described as Canada’s largest bilateral project with Guyana, this country’s criminal justice system stands to benefit from a donation of $106 million from the Canadian Government. The donation was made to the Justice Education Society, a Canadian NGO which will see the implementation of a two year programme that will target […]

Corentyne man dies from injuries he received during robbery

A Corentyne man has succumbed to injuries he suffered when armed bandits invaded his home late Wednesday night. According to the police, minutes before mid night on Wednesday, two men entered the home of 42- year-old Patrick Mohabir of Belvedere, Corentyne. The bandits were armed with a firearm and cutlass and held Mohabir up along […]

Government awaiting performance evaluation of GGMC Commissioner

The Guyana Government is awaiting the completion of a performance evaluation before it decides on whether to heed calls for the dismissal of Guyana Geology and Mines Commission (GGMC) Commissioner, Rickford Vieira. Natural Resources Minister Raphael Trotman told media operatives on Wednesday that the evaluation will be considered by Cabinet when submitted, and action will […]

Broomes to be in charge of Forestry and Mining Sectors’ Occupational Health and Safety as Minister within Ministry of Natural Resources

Former Junior Social Protection, Simona Broomes will continue to champion the cause of workers’ rights in the mining sector under her new portfolio as Minister within the Ministry of Natural Resources. Broomes was transferred to the newly reconstituted Ministry by President David Granger, who also announced the appointment of Raphael Trotman as the Minister of […]

Double suicide rocks Berbice. Pregnant teen and lover found hanging

Police investigators in the East Bank Berbice area are probing the death of a 14-year-old girl and her 21-year-old boyfriend. The two were found hanging side by side in the man’s Longsdale, Berbice home. The two have been identified as Deoraj Persaud and Sherriann Ali. The teen who celebrated her 14th birthday last Thursday was reportedly […]