By Kimberly GiddingsDecember 17, 2024 The People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) hosted its annual Christmas Tree Light-Up event on Sunday at Freedom House and the Recreational Park in New Amsterdam, marking another year of holiday celebrations for the community. The event featured a festive tree-lighting ceremony and the distribution of toys, drawing a large crowd of […]
By Kimberly GiddingsDecember 16, 2024 The Guyana Prison Service (GPS) has achieved a milestone in 2024 by training over 400 officers through 30 diverse programs and implementing innovative initiatives aimed at professional development and operational enhancement. A notable initiative includes a partnership with the Cyril Potter College of Education (CPCE), where 30 officers are currently […]
By Delicia JanneireDecember 16, 2024 The distribution of the $100,000 cash grant announced by President Irfaan Ali commenced today in Region Eight, benefiting residents of Mahdia, Princeville, and Campbelltown. The initiative was officially launched by Minister of Amerindian Affairs Pauline Sukhai in Mahdia, where representatives from the Bank of Guyana facilitated the cashing of cheques […]
By Josiah WilliamsDecember 14, 2024 Guyanese soldiers are set to receive $1.6 billion in bonuses this year as part of the annual one-month bonus reinstated by the PPP government. The announcement was made by President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, Dr. Irfaan Ali, during the annual Christmas Lunch at Base Camp Seweyo. The bonus, […]
By Josiah WilliamsDecember 13, 2024 Papa John’s, the popular American pizza chain, is preparing to welcome the public to its newest location in Guyana on Monday, December 16. The establishment promises to offer a wide array of unique and delicious food options to Guyanese customers. In a media tasting event, General Manager Melanie Benjamin introduced […]
By Saskia WarrickDecember 13, 2024 The Guyana Agricultural and General Workers Union (GAWU) has finalized several transformative agreements with major national corporations, delivering substantial wage increases, improved benefits, and enhanced working conditions for thousands of workers nationwide. Building on its historic multi-year agreement with the Guyana Sugar Corporation (GuySuCo), GAWU has successfully extended similar initiatives […]
By Tracey LiverpoolDecember 13, 2024 The Bamia Nursery and Primary Schools brought the Christmas spirit to life on Thursday evening with their inaugural tree-lighting ceremony held on the school compound. Organized by the Bamia Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) Committee, the event was inspired by Teacher Lorna, who proposed the idea of celebrating the holiday with a […]
By Josiah WilliamsDecember 13, 2024 The Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI) marked its 135th anniversary at its annual awards ceremony on Thursday, emphasizing the need for a cultural shift and shared responsibility among government, the private sector, and citizens to ensure sustainable development. Minister within the Ministry of Public Works, Deodat Indar, delivering […]
By Josiah WilliamsDecember 13, 2024 Charity, located in Region Two, is set to be transformed into a significant export hub with the construction of a state-of-the-art, one-billion-dollar port facility. The announcement was made by President Irfaan Ali during an outreach to Charity residents on Thursday. The port facility, part of a broader development vision for […]
By Celestine ChaconDecember 13, 2024 Residents of Ituni and Amelia’s Ward in Linden, Region Ten, have benefitted from the Ministry of Human Services and Social Security’s Eye-Care Program, receiving over 100 pairs of spectacles during a recent outreach. The initiative is part of the Ministry’s broader effort to improve the quality of life for citizens […]