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Road to Mashramani- Georgetown Children’s Mash Competition launched

On January 29, the Department of Education-Georgetown launched its Children’s Mashramani Competition 2024 at the National Cultural Center. The competition concludes on Friday, February 2. The next five days will…

Guyana Fire Service Targets Fire Prevention and Public Awareness in 2024 Strategy

At the Ministry of Home Affairs’ annual review and predictions press conference today, Fire Chief Mr. Gregory Wickham emphasized that the Guyana Fire Service’s main objectives for 2024 are fire…

Shamar Joseph secures PSL deal

Still riding the high of the monumental win against Australia at the Gabba on Sunday, Shamar Joseph has landed a deal at the Pakistan Super League (PSL), being signed up…

“We want to evolve into …a correctional facility”- Permanent Secretary Andre Ally

During the Ministry of Home Affairs Annual Review and Projections Press Conference today, the Permanent Secretary emphasized that the Guyana Prison Service is planning to restructure its operations to guarantee…

“No One Will Be Left Behind”- Chief of Police Mr. Clifton Hicken

The Ministry of Home Affairs, in collaboration with its agencies, the Guyana Fire and Prison Services and the Guyana Police Force, held their annual review and projections press conference today.…

Massive Fire Engulfs Two Businesses in Corentyne Berbice

Two Businesses were moments ago demolished by a massive fire in Springlands, Corentyne, Upper Berbice. Mahendra Persaud, 54 of No.75 Village, Upper Corentyne, Berbice, is the owner of the upholstery…

Urgent Need for Wismar Fire Station Highlighted After Late Response and Violent Clash at Linden Blaze

In December 2023, the local Government officials in Linden and Region 10 called for a fire station to be built in Wismar. The current Guyana Fire Service Station #11 is…

Makeover of legal fraternity on the cards as part of Budget 2024

Honourable Anil Nandlall in his presentation on day five of the 2024 Budget debate, outlined the projected improvements to the infrastructure and legislation in the legal fraternity, or as he…

Firearm from New Amsterdam chopping and shooting incident found with empty magazine

Police are investigating a chopping and shooting incident that occurred at a well-known nightclub, Onyx Lounge, on Pitt Street, New Amsterdam in the early hours of Sunday morning. The incident…

Over 3000 grams of Marijuana found by Police- three in custody

In two separate cases on Sunday, the Guyana Police Force made intelligence-led drug busts that resulted in them finding large quantities of marijuana, totaling 3,084 grams. Between 07:30hrs and 09:15hrs…