Gov’t developing new national housing policy – Croal

The presentation of a house at Qatata (CHPA photo)
The presentation of a house at Qatata (CHPA photo)

As part of government’s commitment to provide every Guyanese family with access to homeownership and so raise the level of standard of living, the Ministry of Housing and Water is formulating a comprehensive national housing policy.

DPP has advised charges against cops over abduction at Giftland

-police still to take action The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has advised that the two cops who were involved in the abduction of Kevin Fiedtkou at the Giftland parking lot on October 10 be charged with conspiracy, well-placed sources say.

Georgetown Hospital performs Guyana’s first neonatal peritoneal dialysis

The Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) in a release yesterday announced that its medical staff performed Guyana’s first neonatal peritoneal dialysis, describing it as a groundbreaking medical achievement that underscores the hospital’s commitment to advancing neonatal care.  

Bystanders at the scene of the attempted robbery on Tuesday at the Wah Dan Chinese restaurant
Bystanders at the scene of the attempted robbery on Tuesday at the Wah Dan Chinese restaurant

Brazen attack on Chinese restaurant in Sophia leaves residents fearful

An attempted robbery at the Wan Dan Chinese Restaurant on Dennis Street, Sophia on Tuesday afternoon that claimed the life of one of the attackers has left residents fearful and concerned.

Lady Kanaimas edge Royals to clinch Female title

Kashif and Shanghai National Futsal By Michaelangelo  Jacobus The 2024/2025 Kashif and Shanghai National Futsal Tournament delivered unforgettable moments in the Female Division, as fans witnessed two dramatic matches that showcased skill and thrills with the Lady Kanaimas triumphing over the Lady Royals in the final.

India strike to put Australia on back foot in fifth test

SYDNEY,  (Reuters) – India’s pace attack, spearheaded by skipper Jasprit Bumrah, put Australia firmly on the back foot by taking four wickets in the first session of day two of the fifth test to leave the hosts on 101 for five at lunch today.

Sydney axing signals end of road for India captain Rohit

SYDNEY, (Reuters) – India’s tottering Border-Gavaskar Trophy defence may soon claim a second victim with skipper Rohit Sharma looking at the end of his test career after being dropped for the fifth and final test against Australia yesterday.