Permanent Mission of Guyana (Geneva): Much progress since Beijing 1995, but vast room for more to be done

THE Permanent Mission of Guyana, Geneva, joins other Member States in observing International Women’s Day (IDW) 2025 on March 8. Under the theme, “Accelerate Action”. Embedded in the theme are calls for accelerated advancements in gender equality and recognising strategies and tools that drive women’s progress in education, employment and leadership. This year, as Guyanese […]

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Enmore Man Sentenced to Life for Deadly Cutlass Attack on Neighbor

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A man from Enmore has been sentenced to life imprisonment for a deadly cutlass attack on his neighbour that occurred almost 23 years ago. The convicted killer, Deonarine Bhikhari, was sentenced to life imprisonment by Justice Jo Ann Barlow at the High Court in Demerara. Let's dive into the details. Bhikhari was found guilty of the murder of his neighbour, Daniel Singh, on May 21, 2000, at Enmore, East Coast Demerara. Reports suggest that Singh disapproved of Bhikhari’s relationship with his young daughter, and this might have led to the deadly attack. During the sentencing hearing, Justice Barlow criticized Bhikhari for his actions, calling them "beastly". She emphasized that such actions would not be tolerated by the court and that grown men in any community must help maintain law and order and not behave like beasts. Despite the jury's verdict, Bhikhari has shown no remorse and has continued to maintain his innocence, "laying blame at everyone else's doorst...
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‘I saw men cry’: Former journalist-turned-activist recalls hardship under opposition rule

– says ‘This election is about every Guyanese family’ -notes from shrimp farming to scholarships, PPP/C is delivering WITH just 25 days until Guyanese head to the polls, the People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) received a powerful boost in Region Six from one of its rising voices, Malisa Playter Harry, a passionate young activist and advocate […]
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Guyana commissions $474M modern pathology lab

-facility will significantly reduce wait time for test results, improve cancer research, service other CARICOM states, President Ali announces INCREASING its capacity to aid in the early diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of diseases, particular cancers, the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) on Sunday commissioned a $474 million pathology lab. Speaking at the commissioning ceremony held […]
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