Guyana to enact human smuggling legislation
Minister of Human Services, Dr Vindhya Persaud and Minister of Home Affairs Robeson Benn with participants of the National Action ...
Lusignan prisoners chopped
Two prisoners were early Tuesday morning chopped during a fight at the Lusignan Prison, East Coast Demerara, police said. The ...
Update: Mazaruni Prison escapees, woman among three shot dead
Imran Ramsaywack Two of four prisoners, who escaped from the Mazaruni Prison earlier this year, were Monday night shot dead ...
Health Ministry stockpiling fresh drugs, medical supplies after dumping GYD$10 billion in expired drugs
The Ministry of Health's Drug Bond in Kingston, Georgetown. Health Minister Dr. Frank Anthony on Monday said steps were being ...
Joint Services instructed to enforce COVID guidelines amid surge in cases
Health Minister Dr. Frank Anthony on Monday warned Guyanese who are flouting the COVID-19 rules that they will be charged, ...
215 now dead from COVID-19
The number of persons who have died from COVID-19 in Guyana has increased to 215. This, with the passing of ...
Social workers need legal regulation, more involvement in policy making
Doctoral candidate in Social Policy, Mrs. Dionne Frank Two Social Work academics are recommending that a law be enacted to ...
Elderly Wakenaam woman burnt to death
A 79-year old woman of Zeelandia Estate, Wakenaam, Essequibo River was burnt to death this morning at her home. Police ...
Lusignan prison “snitching” accusation leads to wounding of inmate
Several of the improvised weapons and other prohibited items that were found in the Lusignan Prison on March 16, 2021. ...
Hess sells Denmark operations to invest in Guyana
John Hess Hess Corporation has sold its operations in Denmark for US$150 million which would be invested in oil exploration ...
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