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Health Minister urges more Guyanese to get screened for cancer

The One Communications Pinktober “Make Your Move” Cancer Awareness Walk moved through the streets of Georgetown on Sunday, bringing together thousands of persons and several Government and non-governmental organisations. There were chants, and stories, and music and memories as attention was drawn to the disease that has impacted the lives of thousands here in Guyana. […]

Courtyard by Marriott Hotel near CJIA to be completed next year

The US$20 million Courtyard by Marriott Hotel is now expected to be completed by the end of the first quarter of 2025. This morning, President Irfaan Ali and Prime Minister Mark Phillips visited the construction site of the multi-million-dollar hotel, and were given a tour of the six-storey building, which is under construction at Timehri […]

47-year-old Victoria man dies four days after stabbing incident

Four days after he was stabbed outside a hangout spot in the East Coast Demerara village of Victoria, 47-year-old, Andre Wilson, succumbed to his injuries at the Georgetown Hospital early this morning. Family members have been left devastated by the death. Wilson was well known in the community and his attacker was well known to […]

Public consultations on Protection from Harassment Bill begin

Public consultations on the new ‘Protection from Harassment Bill 2024’ have started, with a focus on eradicating gender based violence. The Ministry of Human Services is leading the public consultations, and citizens are being offered the opportunity to engage directly with Government officials to voice their views on the draft legislation.  According to the Department […]

Sugar production far below 2024 target; GAWU expresses worry

The main union representing sugar workers in Guyana, the Guyana Agricultural and General Workers Union (GAWU) has sounded the alarm over the below target sugar production. As of October 26, 2024, the Guyana Sugar Corporation had only produced 24,711 tonnes of sugar of the 63,276 tonnes set as the target for this year. The sugar […]

Two wanted over abduction of ex-Policeman

The Guyana Police Force today issued wanted bulletins for two men in connection with the abduction of ex-Policeman, Delon Alexander. Police investigators suspect Alexander was abducted in the Buxton community back in May. He has not been seen or heard from since and the Guyana Police Force has been tightlipped on its probe, until today […]

Brutus withdraws High Court matter against Government and Police over SOCU probe

One week after Assistant Commissioner of Police Calvin Brutus filed a Constitutional motion over the money laundering investigation against him and being sent on leave, he has withdrawn the High Court matter. Attorney General Anil Nandlall received a ‘Notice of Discontinuance and Withdrawal’ from the Assistant Police Commissioner today. According the High Court document, the […]

Norton presses for wider corruption probe of Police Force; Expresses concern for safety of embattled Asst. Commissioner

One day after Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo challenged embattled Assistant Commissioner of Police, Calvin Brutus to disclose whatever secrets or information he may have on the Government, the Leader of the Opposition, Aubrey Norton has expressed concern for Brutus’ safety.  A once celebrated Police Officer, Brutus is now facing more than 240 charges linked to […]