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As concerns grow about the increasing number of Guyanese, in particular young adults, suffering from Non-Communicable Diseases and other ailments, the Head of the Overseas Medical Assistance Team (OMAT), Dr Stephen Carryl is urging lifestyle changes. In Guyana, diabetes, which often results in high blood sugar, cardiovascular disease, nerve damage, poor blood circulation, and kidney […]
The French Ambassador to Guyana, Olivier Plançon, believes significant opportunities for trade and investment between Guyana and France exist, but trade remains limited due to a number of challenges. He pointed to opportunities in the areas of Commerce, Agro-processing, Energy, Health, Tourism, Technology and Innovation among other critical sectors, but connectivity appears to be a […]
The Guyana Defence Force’s Coast Guard and the Guyana Police Force continued a joint search and rescue operation for the pregnant woman and her fiancé, who went missing on Sunday afternoon during while swimming at Unity Beach, on the East Coast of Demerara. The search and rescue mission has now become a search and recovery […]
Attorney-at- Law, Darren Wade, who contested for the Presidency of the Guyana Bar Association, but lost his bid to Attorney Arudranauth Gossai, has indicated that he plans to challenge the results of Friday’s elections, complaining that several rules of the association were breached. Mr. Wade, told News Source that from the beginning, the process started […]
A row between two men in Amelia’s Ward, Linden on Sunday evening has left a 23-year-old labourer dead, and his 38-year-old assailant behind bars facing a possible murder charge. Police have identified the dead youth as Tafawa Alexander of Wismar, Linden. The murder suspect’s name has not been released. According to a Police statement, the […]
A family outing at the Unity Beach on the East Coast of Demerara turned tragic on Sunday afternoon as a young couple disappeared under the rough waters while swimming. Their bodies are yet to be recovered. Up to late yesterday evening, the search efforts were ongoing. The two have been identified as 21-year-old Lyodisa Walrdon, […]
Citing a number of concerning incidents that took place at various Hinterland airstrips, the Aviation Operators Association of Guyana (AOAG) is appealing to all residents, community leaders, drivers, motorcyclists, farmers, and miners across the hinterland to exercise greater care, awareness, and responsibility in and around the airstrips and runways. The Association reminded that unlike major […]
Senior Minister for Finance, Dr Ashni Singh, has challenged Guyanese businesses to tap into Regional and International markets. He made the challenge known while addressing the 34th Annual General Meeting of the Private Sector Commission on Friday. Reminding the private sector that this is not the era for “business as usual,” Minister Singh questioned whether […]
Thousands of pensioners, persons with disabilities and Hinterland residents are still without their $100,000 cash grant, APNU Member of Parliament, Juretha Fernandes has stated. She is calling for the process to be simplified so that everyone can benefit within a short space of time. The Government has indicated that at the end of April, almost […]
Former Des Moines Public Schools Superintendent in the United States, Guyana-born, Dr. Ian Roberts, was sentenced to two years in prison today after pleading guilty to federal immigration and weapons charges. Roberts was arrested in September 2024 following the US crack down on illegal immigration and on persons who may have overstayed their time in […]
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