Mahaicony sea defence breach sealed
The Ministry of Public Infrastructure, through its Sea and River Defence Department, has sealed the breach at Dantzig in Mahaicony, with remedial...
St. Joseph High School wins NIS 50th Anniversary Debating Competition
St. Joseph High School today won the National Insurance Scheme’s (NIS) 50th Anniversary Debating Competition after competing against Queens College in the “intensely debated”...
Sugar sector non-productive for now — Finance Minister
The economist told the Guyana Standard that thus far, the government has been able to successfully narrow the gap between the cost of production and what it receives from the market. But to become competitive, he insists that the tonnage has to be improved. He said that this will not happen overnight.
Health in focus with Dr. Zulfikar Bux
Diabetes is a disease which affects a significant portion of our population. It is estimated that 14.3% of the adult population in Guyana has...
“I chop he up cos he de troubling me” – son who killed father
Archaelus Anthony Miguel, 59, a labourer of lot 758 Onderneeming Housing Scheme, Essequibo Coast, was killed yesterday at Great Troolie Island, Essequibo River.
Last evening,...
172 inmates graduate from various training programmes
Some 172 inmates from New Amsterdam and Mazaruni Prisons have successfully completed training programs aimed at equipping them with valuable skills to aid in...
Honouring a convicted terrorist will leave a stain on Guyana’s legacy – US Embassy
The US Embassy in Georgetown has condemned the resolution by the National Assembly to honour the life and work of convicted terrorist and former...
Inquiry into Stabroek Block negotiations urgently needed –Dr. Ramsammy
Former Agriculture Minister and Opposition Member, Dr. Leslie Ramsammy is of the firm view that a Commission of Inquiry is urgently needed into the...
New Nurses and Midwife Act must be backed by hiked salaries – Min. Lawrence
The passage of the Nurses and Midwife legislation this week to better protect the rights of both professionals alike must be backed by a...
Cost of fruits, vegetables to decrease with NAREI’s donation of 59,000 seedlings to Region...
Consumers can expect an abundance of fresh fruits and vegetables on the local market by the September month-end, thanks to the National Agricultural Research...
