As Guyana’s economy continues to expand, a shortage of labour is being felt across several sectors, including the sugar industry which is facing challenges in attracting and retaining workers.

President of the Guyana Agricultural and General Workers’ Union, Seepaul Narine, says Guyanese workers need to become more flexible and adapt to the changing demands of the labour market.

Narine says while some Guyanese complain that foreign workers are taking jo

More Persons Living With Disabilities are being empowered through skill training programmes offered by the Ministry of Human Services and Social Security.

Among them is Grace Beverly Goodridge, who despite being in a wheelchair, is becoming an expert makeup artist.

Grace says she is learning more about the proper application techniques for foundations and other beauty products.

“Right now, I am learning the different types of make-up concerning your face the eye brow, the conto

A 30-year-old construction worker from Number Five Village, West Coast Berbice, is dead following a collision with a motor lorry last Saturday.

Dead is Steve McAlmont of Lot 10, No. 5 Village, West Coast Berbice, who was involved in a collision with a motor lorry around 11:30 a.m. at the bridge separating No. 4 and No. 5 villages.

Police said McAlmont ran across the road from north to south when he was struck by motor lorry GAR 4204, driven by 27-year-old Joseph Wilson of Glasgow

The National Cultural Centre was transformed into a tropical showcase of culture, creativity and confidence last night, as the Miss Guyana Princess Pageant crowned its newest queen under the theme, ‘Echoes of Paradise.’ 

It was a night that celebrated not just beauty, but heritage, talent and family.

It was a night of glitz, grace and pure Guyanese pride, as the National Cultural Centre came alive for the Miss Guyana Princess Pageant, held under the

A movement is growing across economic sectors, where more emphasis is being put on value-added production rather than just raw exports.

It is no different in the gold sector, with one industry veteran projecting that local jewellerywill enjoy an international resurgence in the coming years following the government’s launch of El Dorado Reimagined a few months ago.

”People like gold. Gold has a value. And has traditionally had a value. And the idea is to associate Guyana with gold,”

Persons living with disabilities have been assured of their access to the benefits of the soon-to-be-launched Guyana Development Bank, following a recent engagement with Minister of Public Service, Government Efficiency and Implementation, Zulfikar Ally, in Region Six.

The engagement sought to inform persons with disabilities about the opportunities available through the bank, including financial support they can access to start or expand their businesses.

As preparations continue