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The Ministry of Health has ramped up testing for Dengue fever in Region Six, as that part of the country continues to see a big increase in the number of dengue cases, Minister of Health, Dr Frank Anthony disclosed today. Speaking to reporters at the Ministry of Health today, Dr. Anthony said in response to […]
Acting Chief Magistrate, Faith Mc Gusty has issued a call on Guyanese to embrace Restorative Justice, as the second cohort of Restorative Justice officers commenced training under the Restorative Justice Practitioners Training Programme. While it does not apply to capital offenses involving violence or sexual offences, including those involving children, Restorative Justice helps to reduce […]
Attorney General Anil Nandlall has frowned on the request by Adriana Younge’s family for another forensic procedure to be done on her body, saying that information available to him is that another procedure would be of little or no value. The Medical Council of Guyana is still seeking further information on Trinidadian pathologist Dr.Hubert Daisley, […]
The first meeting of the Forest and Climate Leaders’ Partnership (FCLP) Programme opened at the Guyana Marriott on Tuesday with President Irfaan Ali expressing concern that Forest, Climate, the Environment and Biodiversity were being placed on the back burner as the world grapples with conflicts and wars. He said world leaders are engaged in various […]
The Ethnic Relations Commission (ERC) has condemned Jamaican dancehall artiste, Vybz Kartel, over his “Good Like Jesus” song, which was released more than six months ago. The ERC said the song contains blasphemous and deeply offensive statements concerning the Lord Jesus Christ, central to the beliefs of the Christian community. Vybz Kartel is heading to […]
The Guyana Human Rights Association (GHRA) remains “gravely” concerned over the unresolved circumstances surrounding the death of 11-year-old Adriana Younge and the rising public distrust that the death continues to provoke. In a statement today, the Human Rights body said the dominant theme driving national unrest is not merely the tragic nature of the death […]
Peoples National Congress Reform (PNCR) stalwart, Amna Ally was hailed today as a giant in politics, who served her country selflessly, in and out of Government, in the areas of education, politics, governance, and human and social development. Ally served as Minister of Social Cohesion then later Minister of Social Protection under the former APNU+AFC […]
The distribution of the Ministry of Education’s “Because We Care” cash grant started on Monday in Regions 7 and 9, and according to the Ministry, the beginning of the distribution has been proceeding well. This year’s grant is expected to benefit 205,000 students across the country who are registered in both public and private schools. […]
The US Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service is currently reviewing the latest submissions by Guyana in response to its application for the US to lift the ban on the importation of catfish from Guyana. On Monday, US Ambassador Nicole Theriot said the submission of additional documents to the US Department of Agriculture […]
The Guyana Revenue Authority, has faced another setback in its bid to seize several luxury cars from businessman Azruddin Mohamed and his sister Hana Mohamed. In another legal blow, The Full Court on Monday upheld an earlier decision by the High Court to block the GRA from seizing the luxury vehicles owned by the Mohameds. […]
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