Radio Paiwomak, Guyana’s first-ever community radio station, is celebrating 24 years of dedicated service to the North Rupununi region. Established on September 19, 2000, in collaboration with Iwokrama, UNESCO, the then Guyana Broadcasting Corporation (GBC), and the North Rupununi Development Board, the station has become an essential source of information and entertainment for the community. […]
Residents of Little Diamond and Great Diamond are now benefiting from access to potable water following the completion of a new well at Covent Garden by the Guyana Water Incorporated (GWI). This project, which serves around 10,000 residents, was officially completed with the successful interconnection of water lines. Minister within the Ministry of Housing and […]
The Caring for Others charity organization, in partnership with Region 10 Member of Parliament Jermaine Figueira, has launched an initiative aimed at teaching nursery school children to ride bicycles. The “Learn to Ride” program began with the distribution of bicycles to nursery schools in Linden and will extend to all nursery schools throughout Region 10. […]
On September 21, Guyana will join countries around the globe in observing International Coastal Cleanup Day. The Caribbean Youth Environmental Network, in collaboration with the Guyana Environmental Protection Agency, is encouraging community participation in this initiative. The cleanup event will commence at 7 a.m. at the Marriott foreshore, aiming to gather volunteers to help remove […]
The 2024 Guyana Leg of the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) has officially commenced, bringing excitement and high spirits to visitors for the Cricket Carnival events. To launch the festivities, a welcome party was held at the Cheddi Jagan International Airport, where arriving passengers were greeted with tokens and a vibrant atmosphere. This event was organized […]
Minister of Labour Joseph Hamilton recently visited trainees participating in a four-month Board of Industrial Training (BIT) programme focused on welding, fabrication, and electrical installation in Region Seven. During his visit, he engaged with the trainees, observing their progress and addressing their challenges. Minister Hamilton emphasized the significance of completing the programme as a means […]
Progress on the new bridge across the Demerara River is advancing, with completion now at approximately 70%. Public Works Minister Juan Edghill provided this update during a media briefing, confirming that around $150 million has already been spent on the $260 million project. Despite some shipping delays, he assured that the March 31 deadline is […]
Cervical cancer is a serious health issue, being the second most prevalent cancer in Guyana. However, if diagnosed and treated early, it is highly curable. Dr. Lachmie Lall, the Director of the Non-Communicable Disease Programme at the Ministry of Health, is advocating for women aged 21 to 65 to undergo regular screenings. During a recent […]
The Linden Mayor and Town Council (LMTC) has temporarily relocated its offices due to extensive roofing repairs at its current building on Republic Avenue. According to Town Clerk Lennox Gasper, the decision was made to facilitate urgent repairs on the main building’s roof, which are expected to take two to three months to complete. To […]
Students of Wismar Christianburg Secondary School in Region 10 have returned to classes following a series of unexplained illnesses that disrupted school activities last week. The school building was thoroughly inspected and sanitized by the Education Department on Monday to ensure a safe environment for the students and staff. Acting Regional Education Officer La Shanna […]