By Kimberly Giddings | February 11, 2025 The Ministry of Labour, through the Board of Industrial Training (BIT), has commissioned a new $44.8 million training center in New Amsterdam, Region Six, aimed at enhancing technical and vocational education in the region. The facility is expected to provide a more conducive learning environment for trainers and […]
By Kimberly GiddingsFebruary 11, 2025 Prostate cancer remains the most common cancer among men globally and is now the leading cause of cancer-related deaths among men in Guyana. Health officials report that a significant number of cases are being diagnosed at an advanced stage, reducing the chances of successful treatment. Medical experts identify several contributing […]
By Shawnette FiedtkouFebruary 11, 2025 LINDEN, GUYANA – More than 1,700 pensioners in Linden have successfully received their $100,000 cash grant following several days of distribution across various communities in Region 10. The Regional Democratic Council (RDC) began the exercise on January 27, 2025, starting with Wismar, followed by McKenzie, and concluding on Monday with […]
February 11, 2025 The Social Development Committee of the Linden Town Council officially launched Linden Town Week 2025 on Sunday evening at the Linden Theme Park. The annual celebration, which will run from April 25 to May 6, will once again be held under the theme “We are One People, One Nation, One Destiny, Linden […]
By Marlena WillieFebruary 11, 2025 GEORGETOWN, GUYANA – The African Cultural and Development Association (ACDA) is celebrating African History Month this February with an exhibition at its head office in Thomas Lands, Georgetown. The exhibition highlights African contributions to nation-building and promotes awareness of African culture in Guyana. Since the early 1990s, ACDA has been […]
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 […]