Over 3,000 children abused in 2020; mothers warned to be cautious
Three thousand, one hundred and twenty-nine (3,129) children were abused in 2020 – a number that has unsettled Dr. Vindhya Persaud, Minister of Human...
Emergence of new COVID-19 strains forces IEA to temper 2021 oil projections
The International Energy Agency (IEA) has slashed its projections for 2021 on the heels of rising COVID-19 cases, the emergence of new strains, and...
At 10, she spent nights under her bed hiding from stray bullets, Psychologist Denicia...
Some 10-year-olds struggle with bullying at school, others grapple with the pain caused by their parents’ separation. As for a young Denicia Williams, she...
Two more COVID-19 deaths recorded, 76 new cases
As of January 24, 2021, Guyana has recorded two additional coronavirus-related deaths, taking the total number of fatalities to 172.
The latest fatalities are two...
Blueberry Hill man dies in accident
A 29-year-old man was killed on Saturday afternoon after the motorcycle he was riding collided with a motor car.
Dead is Adrile Drakes of Blueberry...
Young teacher on a mission to modernize, professionalize henna artistry
Natural henna advocate, Mohanie Persaud is on a mission to become Guyana’s first professional natural henna artist.
The temporary staining of women’s hands and feet,...
Superbet clerk robbed of over $100k in cash
A superbet clerk was on Saturday robbed of her day’s sales just as she was about to close the outlet.
The incident occurred at about...
Porter hospitalised after truck topples on Toraturu Trail
A 40-year-old porter is now a patient at the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) after the truck he was in turned turtle on Saturday.
The...
Venezuela incepts 2 Guyanese registered fishing vessels
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has confirmed that two Guyanese registered fishing vessels – the Lady Nayera and the Sea Wolf – operating off...
Coalition MP denies being involved in Co-op society corruption; Minister says audit imminent
During a visit to the mining town of Linden on Friday, Minister of Labour Joseph Hamilton revealed that several cooperative societies within the town...
