Politics

Guyana Catholic Bishop joins Pope in calling for repeal of existing laws that criminalize homosexuality

by Svetlana Marshall Roman Catholic Bishop Francis Alleyne has joined Pope Francis in calling for the decriminalization of homosexuality, saying that while it is a “human condition”, it must not be seen or treated as a crime. “Being homosexual is not a crime,” Pope Francis said during a recent interview with The Associated Press. Across […]

Ministry of Health to move registered nursing programme to online platform in attempt to attract more nursing students

In an effort to get more nurses in the system and ease the effects of the heavy migration of nurses, the Ministry of Health will be moving the Registered Nursing Programme from the classroom to online format. The announcement was made today by Health Minister Dr. Frank Anthony. Responding to questions from Opposition Member of […]

Vigilance man remanded to jail over high-speed drug bust

One day after he led CANU agents on a high speed chase that ended when his car crashed into a trench, revealing several pounds of marijuana, Vigilance resident Odearie Phillips appeared in Court today and was remanded to jail until the 20th March. Phillips was arrested on Wednesday in Buxton after being chased by CANU […]

President promises major transformation for Berbice as Government outreach begins

A two-day Government Outreach to Region Six began today, with a number of Government Ministries and Departments participating. The outreach is aimed at identifying and addressing the concerns of Berbice residents. According to President Irfaan Ali, he intends to hold similar outreaches across the country. “So every issue that you have will be dealt with […]

First Lady dedicates Guyana’s newest FPSO in Singapore

Guyana’s First Lady Arya Ali is in Singapore where today she officially dedicated the Prosperity vessel at a naming ceremony. The Prosperity is the third floating, production, storage, and offloading (FPSO) vessel that will operate in the Stabroek Block offshore Guyana. Mrs. Ali is the godmother of the vessel. It is a longstanding maritime tradition […]

Protest erupted in Buxton over “indiscriminate shooting” during CANU operation; Roads cleared by Joint Services

A fiery protest was launched in Buxton this midday after a CANU operation that saw the arrest of a well known resident of the community and agents opening fire during a chase of the suspect. Buxtonians complained that during the CANU operations, agents were shooting indiscriminately, triggering the protest action. In a statement, the Ministry […]

Additional funds being channeled to City Hall restoration works

As restoration works continue at the iconic City Hall building, over $263.1 million has been approved for the restoration efforts. Minister of Local Government Nigel Dharamlall said the project will be completed within its 18-months timeline. The restoration project totals some $780 million. As the Committee of Supply entered its third day of considering the […]