Politics

Government has no control over rising prices; -VP Jagdeo warns of more cost-of-living woes

Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo today acknowledged that the cost of goods and certain services have risen exponentially, and will likely rise even further.  The Vice President during a meeting in Region Two said Guyanese have already benefitted from several tax cuts from the budgets presented by the PPP government. He said as the price of […]

“Spark” to encourage leadership skills AI development among students

One hundred and thirty-two students from across Guyana will be trained in the development of artificial intelligence software and leadership skills. Under the Spark programme, students from the secondary and tertiary institutions will engage in eight-week-long training programmes that will be supported by two overseas-based Guyanese who work in the field. The two, Dr Jason […]

Guns, ammunition and large amount of cash found in employee’s car during police larceny probe at Government drug bond; Several arrested

A number of employees of the Ministry of Health’s Diamond bond were arrested today as investigations continue to reports of larceny at the bond. One of the employees arrested is facing additional investigations and charges after two guns with ammunition were found in his car along with a large sum of cash, during the larceny […]

Unvaccinated persons represent most hospitalised COVID cases

With most COVID-19 restrictions lifted in Guyana and the country fully re-opened, Minister of Health Dr. Frank Anthony is reminding persons who remain unvaccinated against the virus that they continue to be at a higher risk of contracting the virus and ending up with severe symptoms. “We currently have 19 persons in hospital and of […]

Head of Guyana Hindu Dharmic Sabha urges promoters to stop using phagwah to promote parties and non-religious events

 As Guyanese observe and celebrate the Hindu spring festival of Phagwah, the Head of the Guyana Hindu Dharmic Sabha, Dr. Vindhya Persaud, who is also a Government Minister, wants promoters to stop tying their party events to the sacred religious festival. A number of promoters are hosting parties and other events on Friday as part […]

APNU+AFC calls on GECOM to address reforms before any other election

The Opposition APNU+AFC coalition met virtually with the Guyana Elections Commission on Tuesday and while describing the meeting as “cordial”, the Opposition said GECOM needs to start working on its reforms. The Opposition was represented in the meeting by PNCR Chairman, Shurwayne Holder, PNCR General Secretary, Geeta Chandan-Edmond, AFC General Secretary David Patterson, and AFC […]