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The Guyana National Museum is now modernised to meet the demands of a 21st century society as the Government continues investing in keeping with the thrust to transform and update. Minister of Culture Youth and Sport, Dr. Frank Anthony, said that the museum recognised the need to improve itself in light of the current new era […]
Dr. Roger Luncheon on Monday called on workers of the National Insurance Scheme (NIS) to recommit to providing services of an impeccable standard to the people whom they serve, and to execute their duties in such a way so as not to expose the institution to criticisms and ridicule. He was at the time speaking […]
A 31-year-old Brazilian woman died on Friday midday when the boat she was traveling in, collided with another boat in the Mazaruni River. The dead woman has been identified as Jifele Brasilaira Vierra De Sales- Lie Akigia. According to a Police report, the accident occurred just before 1 o’ clock on Friday afternoon at Albouys in […]
Banks DIH’s Chairman, Clifford Reis, has been awarded Sweden’s second highest national award and title, “Commander of the Polar Star” who recognition of his exemplary service to both countries. Mr. Reis has served as the Swedish Honorary Consul in Guyana for several years. The new Honorary Swedish Consul is Banks DIH Executive Shabbir Hussain. At a […]
The Guyana Power and Light (GPL) Incorporated said that the periodic ‘blackout’ and low shedding being experienced in and around Georgetown is expected to be rectified by Sunday September 28. In a release issued on Thursday, GPL said that the present load shedding guide instituted and being aired/published in the various sections of the media […]
Sixteen Aviation Security Officers (ASO) at the Cheddi Jagan International Airport (CJIA) are now better able at handling themselves in the area of self defence after successfully completing a two week training programme. The programme which wrapped up on September 24, was the first of its kind, according to the CJIA, and demanded technical, professional […]
Charter Airline service, Travelspan, has suspended its operations between Guyana and New York as the company has ended its relationship with Vision Airlines of the United States. Travelspan leased its aircraft from Vision Air but over the past few months the relationship between the two companies went sour as Travelspan complained bitterly about Vision Air […]
The Director of Public Prosecutions has denied statements made by the young man who has made sex abuse claims against the Speaker, that the DPP’s office offered him protection. In a statement on Wednesday afternoon, the Director of Public Prosecutions Office stated that “at no time did she ever engage in a conversation, telephone or […]
(CARICOM) Key decision-makers of the Pan Caribbean Partnership Against HIV and AIDS (PANCAP) met this week for a series of strategic meetings vital to the region’s continued response to HIV. Notable achievements of the meetings were the endorsement of the Caribbean Regional Strategic Framework (CRSF), 2014-2018 and the endorsement of the next steps in the process […]
A teenager in Linden remained in custody on Wednesday afternoon as a search continued in the Demerara River for the body of 14-year-old Omar Mitchell, who was reportedly pushed into the river by the other teen who is in custody. The incident took place just after 5 o’ clock on Tuesday afternoon. According to reports, […]
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