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The Guyana Geology and Mines Commission (GGMC) says its review of the award and transfer of mineral and petroleum licences during 2023 and 2024 found no material departures from the applicable legal and regulatory requirements.
Dear Editor, As a public analyst and community advocate, I am increasingly concerned about the cultural impact of negligence and the behavioural patterns of citizens and visitors who use our public and private spaces.
The Ministry of Education on Monday launched an upgraded version of its EDPAL+ application, offering free educational audio content with offline downloads and improved performance on weak internet connections.
Last Saturday, October 10, was World Mental Health Day and, on its website, the World Health Organisation offered the theme “Lived Experiences Heard: Real Voices, Real Change”; aspirational, but not often translated into action.
The Lotus Cancer Initiative Inc. (LCII) has called for continued support for breast cancer survivors beyond treatment, following its inaugural awareness walk across the Bharrat Jagdeo Demerara River Bridge on Saturday.
Surinamese authorities have completed the unloading of approximately 385 tonnes of seized Guyanese rice and are investigating whether its transportation alongside urea fertiliser resulted in contamination, Starnieuws reported today.
Minister of Human Services and Social Security Dr Vindhya Persaud has told the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) that Parliament is central to accountability and public participation in Guyana, highlighting consultations on legislation and the work of parliamentary committees.
ROME, (Reuters) – Pope Leo was diagnosed with lung cancer after surgeons removed a part of his right lung on Tuesday, the Vatican said in a medical bulletin, marking a significant health setback for the 71-year-old pontiff.
(CWI) ST JOHN’S, Antigua – Kevin Wickham of Barbados has earned his maiden Test call-up to the West Indies 15-member squad for the two-Test series in Bangladesh, the last assignment of the 2025–2027 ICC World Test Championship cycle for the Men in Maroon, with matches starting on October 28and November 5 in Mirpur and Sylhet respectively.
