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43-year-old man perishes in Port Mourant fire

A massive late night fire which ripped through two houses at Managers’ Quarters in Port Mourant, Berbice, has claimed the life of a 43-year-old man. Investigators have identified the man who perished in the fire as Tookant Deokaarran, who lived in the house where the blaze started. In a statement this morning, the Guyana Fire […]

Three wanted for attempted murder of businessman, Safraz Khan

The Guyana Police Force has issued wanted bulletins for three men in connection with the attempted murder of businessman and contractor, Safraz Khan. The businessman survived an execution attempt on the 6th July, 2023, just outside his Campbellville home. Those wanted for the attempted murder have been listed as Lennin Messiah of North Ruimveldt, Shannon […]

Guyana officially takes up seat on UN Security Council

Guyana officially became a member of the United Nations Security Council today, and will serve one of the most important UN organs for the next two years as a non-permanent member. During the flag installation ceremony at the UN headquarters in New York this afternoon, Guyana’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ambassador Carloyn Rodrigues-Birkett, […]

Labour Ministry to intensify occupational safety and health training in mining and construction sectors

By Svetlana Marshall The Ministry of Labour has signalled its intention to intensify Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) training across the country with heavy focus on the Mining and Construction Sectors as persons continue to lose their lives on the job.   At a press conference today, Minister of Labour Joseph Hamilton, disclosed that in […]

Deadline for Mashramani Song Competitions registration extended

The Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport has announced that the registration period for this year’s Mashramani Song competitions has been extended. The original deadline was December 31, 2023, but the registration period will now continue until the 8th January, 2024. The Culture Ministry through the National Mashramani Committee, will be hosting the Junior and […]

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 […]