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ERC summons Jenifer Ally to appear before the Commission again over racist remarks

The Ethnic Relations Commission (ERC) has once again summoned social media personality, Jennifer Ally, to appear before the Commission over racially charged remarks. In a statement today, the ERC said it has noted recent racially charged statements made by Ms. Ally on social media.  The Commission noted that she was previously cautioned over similar conduct […]

Health Minister encourages more women to get screened for breast cancer

With the installation of mammogram machines at a number of Regional Hospitals in the country, Guyanese now have greater access to breast cancer screening. However, concern remains over late detection due to the lack of screening. Addressing cancer patients, survivors, ambassadors, and healthcare workers at the Georgetown Public Hospital’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month Initiative this […]

Attorney General Nandlall urges remaining CARICOM countries to adopt CCJ as their final court.

Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs, Anil Nandlall has criticized Caribbean countries that have not signed on to the Caribbean Court of Justice to be their final court. Barbados, Guyana, Belize, Dominica and St. Lucia have made the CCJ their final Court of Appeal. Other countries have not yet changed their laws to replace […]

Introduction of Ankle Monitoring Bracelets being considered to strengthen interventions against Domestic Violence

The introduction of ankle monitoring bracelets is being considered by the Government as one of the new measures to strengthen interventions against domestic violence. According to Minister of Home Affairs, Oneidge Walrond, new strategies are being considered to ensure greater safety and support for victims of domestic violence. The Minister believes that the ankle monitoring […]

Students of New Campbellville Secondary accused of using AI to attack female teacher

Two male students at the New Campbellville Secondary School are under probe after allegedly using Artificial Intelligence (AI) to create a pornographic video of a female teacher and sharing the AI video on social media. The alleged action of the students was reportedly in response to disciplinary action that had been taken against them. The […]

World Trade Centre Georgetown officially begins operations

World Trade Centre (WTC) Georgetown was officially launched today with the intention of helping companies expand their business globally, while connecting with international partners around the world. Located on High Street in Kingston, the World Trade Centre Georgetown offers trade related services and programmes that are designed to stimulate and strengthen trade between Guyana and […]

Three in custody over murder of West Ruimveldt woman

Three suspects have been arrested by the Police as the investigations continue into the Sunday night gunning down of 24-year-old West Ruimveldt resident, Faynelle Brewster. The young mother of one, was shot dead in her yard after gunmen chased her brother in a robbery attempt after trailing him home. The Guyana Police today said that […]