Caregivers should be respected for their professions – First Lady

First Lady, Mrs Sandra Granger, this morning said that caregivers should be respected for their vocation and should be seen as competent professionals and...

Georgetown gets ‘special’ clean-up ahead of Ghanaian President’s visit

As Guyana prepares for the state visit of Ghanaian President, Nana Akufo-Addo, the capital city has received a facelift. Town Clerk (ag) Sharon Harry...

Youths poised to be leaders after completing strategic training

Fifty youths from eight regions graduated a two-week Youth Leadership Training Programme yesterday at the Madewini Training Centre. The module two leadership programme prepared...

Youth gets 25 years for killing man with cricket bat

A 21-year-old man will be spending the next 25 years in jail for beating the uncle of his girlfriend to death with a cricket...

Lindener, Falana Rogers records success with make-up brand in USA

Even over the phone, it’s evident why Falana Rogers is such a hit with her clients. Warm, friendly and with a contagious laugh, she...

“I will not be dragged into an election propaganda campaign” – former Minister

While the State Assets Recovery Agency (SARA) continues its investigation into the distribution of oil blocks offshore Guyana, former Minister of Natural Resources, Robert...

Aspiring Cardiologist sells food to fund studies

Having completed three years of studies at the Texila American University, a young Lindener was closer to becoming a doctor, a profession to which...

Too much cholesterol can be a bad thing

Health in Focus with Dr. Zulfikar Bux Cholesterol is a substance that is found in the blood. Everyone has some. It is needed for good...

Man, 20, fatally chops neighbour who allegedly sodomized him

A 20-year-old man has been arrested after he reportedly chopped his neighbour to death on Saturday afternoon at Farm, East Bank Essequibo (EBD). The suspect...

Gov’t closer to removing penalties for obeah workers, suicide from statutes – Attorney...

Attorney General (AG), Basil Williams informed the Guyana Standard today that the Government is expected to shortly receive a report on how it will...

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