As part of an ongoing initiative to celebrate Guyana’s first people, traditional dances of the Nine Indigenous Groups are being highlighted for their cultural significance. These dances, such as the Matapee, Mari-Mari, Baboon, and Galeron, are integral to the festivities during heritage month and showcase the rich and diverse heritage of the Amerindian communities. One […]
Unique Arts Entertainment, a local cultural group founded by Guyanese Kelton Jennings in 2007, is making significant strides through cultural exchange programs aimed at addressing social issues. The group, in collaboration with the National Cultural Exchange Program between Caribbean countries, has launched a series of cultural workshops at schools in Georgetown, including Queen’s College and […]
The government of Guyana will soon introduce blockchain technology to enhance the transparency and integrity of records within key government agencies, particularly in the land and mining sectors. This move aims to address the challenges of unauthorized tampering and fraud in these industries, which play a crucial role in the nation’s economy due to the […]
The Department of Education in Region 10 is gearing up to host the second annual Mayor’s Cup basketball tournament as part of Education Month activities. The Under-15 tournament will see seven secondary schools from the region compete for cash prizes and trophies. The event kicks off on Saturday, September 21, and will run until Friday, […]
The Government of Guyana aims to fully digitize the operations at major airports, making them paperless by the end of this year. Vice President and PPP General Secretary, Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo, revealed the comprehensive digitalization strategy during his weekly media conference, highlighting several major projects aimed at transforming the nation’s digital landscape. Among the key […]
Over 6,000 youths from various parts of Guyana have participated in youth camps and conferences organized by the ruling People’s Progressive Party (PPP). The party’s General Secretary, Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo, highlighted this impressive turnout, noting that about half of the regions have already been covered. The PPP aims to continue its outreach to include young […]
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 […]