By Alva Solomon | Friday, July 17, 2009 | 51 Comments
– vow to continue picketing
After spending Wednesday night in the Brickdam lock-ups, on allegations of illegal picketing, disorderly behaviour, resisting arrest and assaulting a peace …
By Alva Solomon | Monday, July 13, 2009 | 52 Comments
-mainly mining community bustling with activity
“Mahdia is the most wonderful place in Guyana!”, exclaimed Omeica Alphonso, a mother of three and popular fast food vendor …
By Alva Solomon | Friday, July 10, 2009 | 31 Comments
-raise questions about low carbon strategy
The influx of illegal Brazilian miners in parts of the Hinterland and the manner in which they conduct their operations …
By Alva Solomon | Thursday, July 9, 2009 | 5 Comments
-following deaths from vomiting, diarrhoea
A team of officials from the Regional Health Services (RHS) department of the Ministry of Health will be visiting the Moruca …
By Alva Solomon | Wednesday, July 8, 2009 | 22 Comments
Toshao of Moruka, Joseph De Souza yesterday confirmed that there had been two more deaths in Moruka from a gastro-like affliction bringing the toll to …
By Alva Solomon | Wednesday, July 8, 2009 | 15 Comments
-wants the company of Spanish speakers
Centenarian Mabel Connell nee Costress, who celebrates her 104th birthday today, hopes to one day live to see 110 and …
By Alva Solomon | Tuesday, July 7, 2009 | 0 Comments
A Water and Tailings Management project, which will in future see water used in mining operations being restricted to the mining pits, was last week …
By Alva Solomon | Friday, July 3, 2009 | 3 Comments
A group of women from Mahdia in Region Eight (Potaro/Siparuni) which functions under the name ’Women on the Move’, will benefit from training in the …
By Alva Solomon | Thursday, June 18, 2009 | 52 Comments
-had just dropped off child at school
A 25-year-old mother of four died on the spot when she was struck down by a car while attempting …
By Alva Solomon | Wednesday, June 17, 2009 | 5 Comments
-neighbours in flaming row
Fire of unknown origin yesterday morning reduced a George Street, Werk-en-Rust house to ashes even as the lone occupant and his immediate …
By Alva Solomon | Tuesday, June 16, 2009 | 68 Comments
Residents demand increased security after rampant robberies
Following a spate of robberies over the past few months, Parika residents are calling on the authorities to beef-up …
By Alva Solomon | Monday, June 15, 2009 | 22 Comments
Residents of several south Wakenaam villages are calling on the authorities to make provisions for necessities including water and electricity as well as security for …
By Alva Solomon | Monday, June 15, 2009 | 5 Comments
The driver of a truck which caused a four-vehicle accident on the East Coast Public Road in the vicinity of Bachelor’s Adventure on Saturday is …
By Alva Solomon | Wednesday, June 3, 2009 | 38 Comments
Relatives of four fishermen who went missing over the weekend, had their worst fears confirmed when the bodies of two of the men were recovered …
By Alva Solomon | Friday, May 29, 2009 | 77 Comments
Police are investigating a mid-morning robbery in which an 88-year-old US-based Guyanese was stabbed in the chest.
Ayona Stugger of 55 Plum Park, Sophia was stabbed …
By Alva Solomon | Wednesday, May 27, 2009 | 23 Comments
Over the next few years, key areas of the Pegasus Hotel interior will take on a new look as its US$3 million upgrade unfolds.
Businessman Robert …
By Alva Solomon | Monday, May 25, 2009 | 19 Comments
The two kidney transplant operations which were carried out at the Georgetown Public Hospital over the weekend spearheaded by a United States-based team have been …
By Alva Solomon | Monday, May 25, 2009 | 0 Comments
-recommendations to be submitted to hospital
The Parliamentary Sectoral Committee on Social Services on Friday met with officials of the Georgetown Public Hospital on matters of …
By Alva Solomon | Saturday, May 23, 2009 | 2 Comments
…as it marks 40th anniversary, ISO certification
As it observes its 40th anniversary, the National Milling Company (NAMILCO) is celebrating attainment of ISO 9001:2008 Quality Management …
By Alva Solomon | Monday, May 11, 2009 | 23 Comments
Relatives of Mahaiswerie Shiwcharran, who passed away at the Georgetown Public Hospital on April 28 following an accident earlier in the month, are calling on …