Mental Health among youths a major public health challenge
Suicide is the leading cause of death among youths aged 15 to 19. This is according to Pan American Health Organization/World Health Organization (PAHO/WHO)...
Forum commences to address illicit drugs in school system
A two-day Drug Prevention Consultation and Training session for teachers and welfare officers commenced at Cara Lodge, Quamina Street, Georgetown yesterday and is expected...
‘Cobra’ for retrial on Monday over 2010 murder
The once notorious Tyrone Rowe, called 'Cobra', will, on Monday (October 15, 2018), face a second trial over the August, 2010 murder of Troy...
Potential pilot kills colleague’s girlfriend in Industry accident
A pilot’s girlfriend was struck and killed in an accident yesterday afternoon on the Industry, East Coast Demerara (ECD) Public Road by an Operations...
GTU, Ministry yet to decide suitable package for teachers after lengthy meeting
After a near two and a half hours long meeting to discuss a suitable salary hike for public school teachers, the Ministry of Education...
Gold smith tells Court he spent, US$1,000 belonging to his customer, on alcohol for...
“I understand what I did was wrong but I had the money in my pocket and that’s how I ended up spending the man...
Berbice mother killed on her way to shop
A 49-year-old woman was struck off her bicycle and killed this morning by a motorcyclist on the Nigg Public Road, Corentyne, Berbice.
The deceased has...
Three teenage boys committed to stand trial for rape of girl,11
Three boys, ages 14, 15 and 18, have been committed to stand trial in the High Court for rape of an 11-year-old girl.
This was...
Police ranks being taught Spanish to address language barrier
As part of an effort to improve on its mandate to provide quality service to the nation, the Guyana Police Force has been moving...
Guyana benefits from US$1.1 UK funded Maritime Programme
The Government of Guyana, through an agreement with the United Kingdom, has benefitted from a Commonwealth Maritime Economics Programme in Hydrographic Surveying.
Guyana was able...
