May 2025

The Ministry of Health on Friday hosted a Nurses and Midwives Research Forum, where several nurses were awarded small grants to conduct local medical research in areas ranging from vaccine hesitancy to geriatric care. Minister of Health, Dr. Frank Anthony, during his remarks, emphasised the importance of continuing education in nursing and while the $25,000
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The Government of the United Kingdom (UK), in partnership with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), in Guyana, is supporting the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) to enhance institutional capacity and strengthen electoral processes ahead of the 2025 General and Regional Elections in Guyana. The Electoral Support Project, funded by the UK Government and implemented by
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See below the full statement from the Minister of Culture, Youth and Sport, Charles Ramson Jr.:  Religion is an important part of culture. This is especially true in Guyana, where religious beliefs and practices occupy a space that is fundamental to the values that make us Guyanese. Guyana prides itself as being a multi-cultural society
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Officers of the Special Investigations Unit executed a search warrant at the Trinidad and Tobago Cricket Board (TTCB) head office in Balmain, Couva, on May 8, and left with some financial documents that might assist them with a matter concerning a former employee’s misappropriation of funds. Over four police vehicles were observed in the carpark
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Akesi Primo, a 25-year-old resident of Kaneville, East Bank Demerara (EBD), was remanded to prison after he was charged with the murder of 48-year-old Derreck Sylvester Prostea. Primo appeared at the Diamond Magistrate’s Court #2, where the charge was read to him. He was not required to plead to this indictable charge and was remanded
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The Ministry of Health said it launched a full investigation into the death of 12-year-old Lokesh Ibrahim, who died after complications with dengue fever on Wednesday. The ministry, in a statement, said, the “investigation will be thorough and transparent, and any necessary actions or disciplinary measures will be taken based on the findings.” Further: “We
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The International Monetary Fund (IMF), in its 2025 Article IV report, said the recent tariff announcements from the United States are expected to have a limited direct impact on Guyana, as most of the country’s exports remain exempt. “Recent tariff announcements are expected to have a limited direct impact on Guyana amid increased external risks.
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Three men are in custody after ranks from the Customs Anti-Narcotic Unit (CANU) found 10 parcels of cocaine in a motor car. In a release, CANU said the men in custody are: 47-year-old mechanic Colin Alfred, 28-year-old Terrence Bentinck, and Jason De Freitas who is also known as Whiteboy. Alfred and Bentinck were arrested and
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IPL 2025 has been suspended “with immediate effect for one week,” the BCCI said in a statement on Friday afternoon. The decision was taken in the wake of the cross-border tensions between India and Pakistan. “Further updates regarding the new schedule and venues of the tournament will be announced in due course after a comprehensive
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IPL 2025 has been suspended. The decision was taken by the BCCI in the wake of the cross-border tensions between India and Pakistan. A formal announcement is expected soon. The decision to suspend the IPL was taken on Friday after BCCI officials got on a call, with secretary Devajit Saikia and IPL chairman Arun Dhumal
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