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Training Programme launched for Community Nutrition Technicians

The Ministry of Health has launched a Community Nutrition Technician Training Programme, as it seeks to to tackle Non-Communicable Diseases in the country. For a period of six months, the first batch of 20 Community Nutrition Technicians will undergo extensive training, which will cover the four modules of Introduction to Nutrition and Public Health, Nutrition […]

President Ali backs “changing of status quo” in Cuba

President Irfaan Ali, is in support of ‘changing the status quo’ in communist-run Cuba, in line with a position adopted by US President Donald Trump. President Trump is pursuing a hardline regime change policy towards Cuba, aiming to force a collapse of the Government. His administration has implemented strict sanctions, including a blockade on oil […]

Two missing as Barge transporting molasses sinks

A search and rescue operation was launched early this morning following the sinking of a tanker barge about 9.5 nautical miles off Buxton on the East Coast of Demerara. Two crew members are missing. According to a statement from the Maritime Administration Department, the barge was engaged in the transport of a cargo of molasses […]

Linden taxi driver in custody over 28-pound marijuana bust

Police in Linden arrested a taxi driver from Wismar on Sunday afternoon following the discovery of several large parcels of marijuana stashed in five-gallon jars. The 58-year-old driver was stopped by the Police during an operation at Bamia along the Soesdyke-Linden Highway on Sunday afternoon. The Police said the driver was the only occupant in […]

UG begins search for new Vice Chancellor

The University of Guyana, (UG) has commenced a search for a new Vice Chancellor, as the term in office of the current Vice Chancellor, Professor Paloma Mohamed, is coming to an end. In a statement, UG Chancellor, Sir Ronald Sanders, said the University’s Council decided to establish a Search Committee to identify and recommend a […]

Greater focus on education needed to tackle violence in the society -says DPP

Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), Senior Counsel Shalimar Ali-Hack, has indicated that Guyana has made significant strides in combating violence in the society, with a number of modern pieces of legislation now in place. However, she believes greater focus on education is needed as violence persists, particularly against women and children. In her address at […]