The Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) proudly announces the launch of “Operation Brain Tumour”, an ambitious initiative aimed at tackling the national backlog of patients diagnosed with brain tumours who are currently part of the neurosurgery clinic at GPHC. This groundbreaking project is made possible through the acquisition of…
GPHC launches “Operation Brain Tumour” to reduce backlog
The Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) proudly announces the launch of “Operation Brain Tumour”, an ambitious initiative aimed at tackling the national backlog of patients diagnosed with brain tumours who are currently part of the neurosurgery clinic at GPHC. This groundbreaking project is made possible through the acquisition of…
Gun found during operation at Onderneeming
Ranks on Tuesday found a gun and ammunition at Onderneeming, Essequibo Coast. Police Headquarters said the gun and ammunition were found during an intel-led joint services operation conducted between 00:30 hrs and 01:10 hrs Tuesday at Onderneeming Sand Pit, Essequibo Coast. Ranks found a .38 revolver containing four live .38…
Guyana’s Green Gold: The Iwokrama Forest’s success showcased at COP29
By Danielle Swain in Baku danielle@newsroom.gy As developing nations hold a collective breath on the New Climate Finance Goal at the 29th United Nations Climate Change Conference, a profound message reverberated: “Take what you need and leave the rest for future generations.” These words, spoken by Michael Williams, Toshao of…
Forest carbon toolkit launched at COP29
The Commonwealth Secretariat launched its Forest Carbon Market toolkit at COP29, providing a roadmap to accessing funding through the voluntary carbon market, while protecting the lives and livelihoods of Indigenous Peoples, local communities, and landowners. The Commonwealth is home to 810 million hectares of forests. The toolkit launch was highly…
‘Concise’ study notes to help pupils with Social Studies, Science at NGSA
Minister of Education Priya Manickchand on Tuesday announced the launch of concise study notes for Social Studies and Science subjects, specifically designed for the National Grade Six Assessment (NGSA). “What this does is put all that heavy notes that your children usually get, exercise books upon exercise books into a…
‘Concise’ study notes to help pupils with Social Studies, Science at NGSA
Minister of Education Priya Manickchand on Tuesday announced the launch of concise study notes for Social Studies and Science subjects, specifically designed for the National Grade Six Assessment (NGSA). “What this does is put all that heavy notes that your children usually get, exercise books upon exercise books into a…
Man dies in Sheriff Street accident involving trucks
A man, who has not yet been identified, is dead following an accident at Sheriff and Dennis Streets early Tuesday morning. Traffic Chief Senior Superintendent Mahendra Singh confirmed that one person died and that ranks are on the scene trying to ascertain what transpired. So far, it is known that…
With electricity now, Samville resident to restart small business
By Telesha Ramnarine Telesha@newsroom.gy Nasir Barnwell, a father of five school-aged kids, has been living in Samville for 15 years – a long-time off grid and remote community on the Linden/Soesdyke Highway. Because of the lack of reliable electricity for many years, doing business has not been the easiest of…
With electricity now, Samville resident to restart small business
By Telesha Ramnarine Telesha@newsroom.gy Nasir Barnwell, a father of five school-aged kids, has been living in Samville for 15 years – a long-time off grid and remote community on the Linden/Soesdyke Highway. Because of the lack of reliable electricity for many years, doing business has not been the easiest of…
