September 2024

Three months ago, life changed dramatically for 39-year-old Leslyn Richmond when she experienced severe headaches, numbness in her head, and a high fever. Assuming it would pass, Richmond, a mother of eight from ‘C’ Field, Sophia, tried to rest. However, upon waking, her condition worsened. She lost sight in her right eye, which closed and
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The Ministry of Human Services and Social Security, through the Childcare and Protection Agency (CPA), has responded to recent concerns raised by a social media post involving an 11-year-old child. In a statement, the Ministry confirmed that the situation was investigated thoroughly. The matter was reported to the police, and an individual allegedly involved in
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Investigators probing a series of recent bomb threats have arrested a 42-year-old taxi driver who admitted to issuing the threats, claiming two Venezuelans paid him. In custody is Travis Damian Francis Roberts of Princes Street, Werk-en-Rust, Georgetown. He was arrested on Wednesday. Roberts was questioned and admitted to the threats issued between August 31, 2024,
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The 13th match of the Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League (CPL) proved unlucky for Antigua and Barbuda Falcons as Barbados Royals chalked up their third victory in a row with a 10-run win by the Duckworth/Lewis/Stern method on a rain affected evening in Bridgetown. After being inserted the Falcons posted a competitive total of 176-5,
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As the Caribbean endures a sweltering heat wave, schools across the region are facing a significant challenge – keeping classrooms cool. In Trinidad and Tobago, this issue has become a major concern for educators. Martin Lum Kin, President of the Trinidad and Tobago Unified Teachers’ Association (TTUTA), highlighted that since schools reopened on September 2,
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President Dr. Irfaan Ali formally accepted the Letters of Credence from Canada’s new High Commissioner to Guyana, Sebastien Sigouin, at a ceremony held on Wednesday at the Office of the President. In his brief remarks, President Ali praised the “exceptional relationship” between Guyana and Canada, emphasizing the strong bonds built on shared cultural values, mutual
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Over 10 artists and craftsmen from across the country are participating in the second annual Heritage Month Art Exhibition that is being held in observance of Amerindian Heritage Month 2024. The exhibition opened last Monday at Castellani House in Georgetown to showcase the pieces by Guyanese of indigenous descent or the work by others that
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At just 24 years old, Denzel Carlisle St Hill has navigated the tumultuous waters of Guyanese politics with a blend of determination and adaptability. His political journey began in Goed Fortuin, West Bank Demerara, where he was raised in a household deeply entrenched in the People’s National Congress (PNC) ethos. Growing up, Denzel was immersed
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