By Nakasia Logan | December 5, 2024 The registration process for the $100,000 cash grant announced by the government has been largely smooth, with several registration sites in Georgetown and the Lower East Bank seeing busy lines of citizens eager to take advantage of the opportunity. Despite some early challenges, most individuals reported being satisfied […]
By Josiah Williams | December 5, 2024 Vice President and PPP General Secretary, Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo, has assured Guyanese citizens that no one will be denied the $100,000 cash grant, urging patience as the distribution process continues across various regions. At a party press conference today, Dr. Jagdeo confirmed that the registration process for the […]
By Celestine Chacon | December 5, 2024 Vendors at the “One Guyana Supermarket” located in the Christmas village on Main Street have praised the new initiative, expressing optimism for continued boosts in sales throughout the holiday season. The supermarket, a recent addition to the annual Christmas village, is offering small and medium-sized businesses a unique […]
By Saskia Warrick | December 4, 2024 Seven small business owners on the East Bank of Demerara, whose operations were affected by infrastructure works under the Adequate Housing and Urban Accessibility Programme (AHUAP), are receiving a fresh start through cash entitlements from the Ministry of Housing and Water. The total sum of 676,000 Guyanese dollars […]
By Kimberly Giddings | December 4, 2024 In a bid to enhance the cleanliness of Georgetown, Mings Products and Services has donated ten garbage receptacles to the municipality. The donation was officially handed over to City Mayor, Alfred Mentore, during a brief ceremony held in the City Hall compound. Mayor Mentore expressed his appreciation for […]
By Delicia Janneire | December 4, 2024 The Guyana Fire Service is making significant strides in its operations, thanks to continued government investments in the emergency services sector. To further enhance firefighting efforts, Minister of Home Affairs Robeson Benn revealed that training exchanges with other Caribbean countries are being considered. At the opening of the […]
By Kimberly Giddings | December 3, 2024 The Ministry of Labour is launching a two-year training program aimed at empowering women across Guyana with skills in solar panel repair and servicing of electrical appliances. The initiative, which will begin in January 2025, will see two women selected from each region to undergo intensive training, equipping […]
December 3, 2024 Guyana continues to face challenges in addressing the HIV epidemic, with over 10,000 individuals living with the virus, as reported during the World AIDS Day 2024 conference. The National AIDS Programme Secretariat (NAPS) shared that 334 new HIV cases have been recorded this year, a concerning trend, especially among males. Dr. Tariq […]
By Celestine Chacon | December 3, 2024 At the weekend, the Minister of Education, Priya Manickchand, officially commissioned two new schools in Region Nine as part of the government’s ongoing efforts to enhance access to quality education across Guyana. The first school, a 13.8-million-dollar nursery school located at Moco Moco, is designed to provide an […]
By Tracy Romalho | December 2, 2024 On December 12, countries around the globe observed Universal Health Coverage (UHC) Day, a day dedicated to raising awareness about the importance of equitable access to essential health services. This year, the World Health Organization (WHO) focused on the critical need for financial protection to ensure health services […]