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GTT announces major upgrades as Blaze speeds up to Fibre

Telecommunications giant, GTT this morning announced major upgrades to its internet delivery with the launch of its fibre service. GTT customers who already have the Blaze internet service will see the speed of their service increased while the price will be reduced. The company has announced that the service upgrade to GTT Fibre replaces the […]

Opposition calls for delay in reopening of schools in wake of COVID surge

Opposition Member of Parliament and former Education Minister Nicolette Henry today questioned the government’s rationale behind the reopening of schools for face-to-face learning amid a surge in the number of covid-19 cases across the country. During an Opposition press briefing, the Member of Parliament said she fears that opening schools for face-to-face learning at this […]

Man and girlfriend gunned down in Sophia

A 26-year-old Sophia man and his girlfriend who was visiting the country from Barbados were shot dead late last night in Sophia as they headed to the man’s house. According to initial reports, the two were on a motorcycle when they came under a hail of gunfire as they crossed a bridge in B’ Field, […]

Almost 3500 children receive first shot of Pfizer vaccine

The Government’s COVID-19 vaccination drive for adolescents is picking up pace with over three thousand of the nation’s children who are 12 to 17 years old receiving the first dose of the Pfizer jab. During Wednesdays Covid-19 update, Health Minister, Dr. Frank Anthony said he is so far pleased in the interest shown to get […]

West Bank Demerara man kills wife and takes own life

An abusive relationship ended tragically this morning as a 45-year-old man from Recht-Door-Zee on the West Bank of Demerara murdered his wife then took his own life. The dead couple has been identified as Rawlin Rodrigues and his wife, 37-year-old Camele Robertson Rodrigues. Reports state that the man brutally stabbed his wife to death during […]

New five-year Education Strategic Plan launched

The Ministry of Education has launched a five-year strategic plan to address the many challenges facing the education sector. At the launch, Education Minister Priya Manickchand said the plan is a culmination of extensive consultations and collaboration with a range of local and international education stakeholders and partners. It has been built on five pillars, […]