By Nakasia LoganFebruary 10, 2025 With synthetic drugs increasingly making their way into Guyana, the Customs Anti-Narcotics Unit (CANU) is ramping up efforts to protect children and vulnerable communities through an awareness campaign in collaboration with the Ministry of Education. CANU Director James Singh revealed that while the agency has not yet seized synthetic drugs […]
February 10, 2025 The Social Development Committee of the Linden Mayor and Town Council officially launched Linden Town Week (LTW) 2025 on Sunday evening at the Linden Theme Park. The annual celebration, set to take place from April 25 to May 6, will once again be held under the theme “We are One People, One […]
February 10, 2025 More than 1,700 pensioners in Linden have already received their $100,000 one-off cash grant following several days of distribution across various communities. The Regional Democratic Council of Region 10 began the distribution process on January 27, 2025, starting with Wismar, followed by McKenzie the next week. The final day of distribution took […]
February 10, 2025 Approximately 400 residents of Falmouth, a village along the Berbice River, now have access to potable water following the commissioning of a $22.5 million water supply system. The newly installed system includes a 100-meter potable water well, over 300 meters of pipeline, 55 service connections with standpipes, and solar panels to power […]
February 6, 2025 The Pathology Laboratory at the Georgetown Public Hospital is making significant strides in cancer care with advanced histopathology services, providing accurate diagnoses and improving treatment outcomes for patients. Minister of Health, Dr. Frank Anthony, recently highlighted the lab’s certification and its standing as one of the most advanced in the Caribbean. The […]
By Delicia Janneire The Deputy Chief Immigration Officer, Superintendent Stephen Telford, is urging the public to collect their passports from immigration offices, with over a thousand passports currently awaiting pickup. During an interview, Superintendent Telford revealed that more than 1000 passports are available for collection at the Camp Street office. Additionally, passports are also awaiting […]
By Celestine Chacon | February 6, 2025 The Ministry of Home Affairs is set to expand its community policing efforts by adding 40 new Community Policing Groups (CPGs) in 2025, aimed at strengthening law enforcement and enhancing security at the community level. This initiative was disclosed by Minister of Home Affairs, Robeson Benn, during the […]
February 5, 2025 The Parliamentary Committee of Supply resumed its review of the 2025 budget estimates this morning, focusing on the Ministry of Health’s allocation. During the session, Health Minister Dr. Frank Anthony announced that the government had successfully secured a grant of 15 million US dollars from the Pandemic Fund, aimed at preparing Guyana […]
By Kimberly Giddings | February 5 2025 The Department of Education, Region Four District, recently hosted a vibrant secondary school dance competition for students aged 14-18, as part of the Ministry of Education’s Children’s Mashramani celebrations. The event, held under the theme “Expressing Culture and Creativity as One Guyana,” brought together students from schools on […]
By Saskia Warrick | February 4, 2025 Neighbourhood Democratic Councils (NDCs) across the country will soon be equipped with mobile firefighting equipment as part of a broader initiative to strengthen local emergency response efforts. The measure falls under the $2.8 billion allocation for local government bodies within the Ministry of Local Government and Regional Development’s […]