Several reported dead in speedboat collision
Essequibo: Information just in says two boats collided heat on in the pomeroon river, Essequibo leaving several persons dead and some seriously injured. More details to follow.
Day: December 18, 2012
862 teachers graduate at CPCE convocation
Georgetown: Cyril College of Education (CPCE) Tuesday evening graduated a total of 862 educators at convocation ceremony at the National Cultural Centre. The best graduating student was Khemwattie Diana Algoo…
Arson accused tries to set Prison ablaze
Georgetown: Officials of the Georgetown Prisons prevented a disaster after high profile prisoner, Colin Jones, who is accused of murder tried to set fire to his mattress in an attempt…
APNU FMAA bill deemed flawed- Finance Minister Singh
Minister of Finance, Dr. Ashni Singh says the Bill APNU member, Carl Greenidge moved yesterday in the National Assembly for the House to grant leave for the introduction and first…
More humane face to HIV/AIDs programme
Bridgetown. The Government of Barbados is promising a more humane face and community based focus to HIV/AIDS. This was revealed by Minister of Family Stephen Lashley, while piloting a resolution…
Guyana seeks help in dealing with mercury ban
Georgetown: Guyana is receiving support in delaying the phasing out of mercury use in gold mining. According to Ministry of Natural Resources and the Environment, the issue of mercury is…
Tax Agency seeks to collect $116 billion in taxes-GRA
Georgetown: The Guyana Revenue Authority (GRA) is seeking to net over $116 billion, according to Commissioner-General, Khurshid Sattaur. Adding that this is an increase compared to just over…
Fire officers appointed
Bridgetown. The Barbados Fire Service has a full complement of senior officers for the first time in five years, with the recent appointment of several firemen to top management positions.…
The Christmas Child
Wherever in the world there are people of the Christian faith, this time of year ushers in – The Festival of Christmas. Commercialism often threatens to obscure the primary cause…
Christmas Village replaces “Main Big Lime”
Georgetown: The ‘Main Big Lime’ this year has been replaced with the Christmas village which will be held for four days beginning from December 21st through Christmas Eve Day.…
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