By Samuel Gillis Today, former squatters from Hill Foot, Soesdyke, who were recently evicted, received new house lots at the Kuru Kururu (Swan Turn) extension area. This initiative aims to provide permanent housing solutions to those affected. Minister Kwame McCoy emphasized the government’s commitment to ensuring all citizens have access to land ownership. He stated […]
By Royan Abrams Preparatory works have commenced for the construction of a modern nursing school and living quarters in New Amsterdam, Berbice. Region Six Chairman David Armogan informed the media that the initial stages of land clearing and preparation are underway at Charles Place in New Amsterdam. The contract for the construction of the nursing […]
By Fabiana McKlmon A life of poor nutrition and physical inactivity can lead to adverse health outcomes, warned Gillian Trim, the Acting Director of the Food Policy Unit, during a recent discussion on healthy living. Trim emphasized that healthy eating should not involve strict limitations, unrealistic body standards, or deprivation of favorite foods. In today’s […]
In an effort to foster youth leadership and strengthen bilateral ties, the Ministry of Education’s Unit of Allied Arts has partnered with the Chinese Embassy to inaugurate the 2024 Guyana-China Friendship Youth Leadership Development Competition. The fourth edition of this competition is open to students in grades 8, 9, and 10 from government secondary schools […]
In a remarkable achievement coinciding with World Environment Day, Gabriella Arjun, a student from Queens College, has been named Guyana’s Youth Environmental Speaker 2024. This prestigious title was awarded to Arjun as the culmination of the SHOUT 2.0 Competition, a collaborative initiative between local NGO Recover Guyana, the Ministry of Education, and ExxonMobil Guyana, along […]
In a bid to support tobacco users in their journey to quit smoking, the Ministry of Health is set to introduce nicotine lozenges as part of the Nicotine Replacement Therapy treatment programme. The nicotine lozenge, a medication approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration, has been shown to help tobacco users quit smoking […]
The Guyana Learning Channel debuted its exciting new game show, ‘Brainiacs,’ with its first episode airing at 7 PM last evening. The three contestants in the spotlight were Jasmine Forde representing St. Joseph High School, Asiya Ariff from Qay-yim Academy, and Malachi Seales of Queens College. The competition was fierce as they tackled challenging questions […]
The Women’s Chamber of Commerce and Industry Guyana (WCCIG) is set to hold a seminar in collaboration with the American Chamber of Commerce – Guyana (AmCham) on Saturday, June 15. This seminar aims to empower entrepreneurs by offering insights into proper business practices and addressing critical challenges they face. Lisa Mohamed, Events Director at WCCIG, […]
By Tracey Liverpool Another fifty-one women have graduated from the Activate level of the WE3A program, receiving their certificates at a graduation ceremony held at the Watooka Guest House over the weekend. The WE3A (Aspire, Activate, Accelerate) program aims to strengthen and empower women in business across the country. The recent graduates completed a six-month […]
By Shawnette Fiedtkou Seventy individuals from Region 10 are set to commence training with the Board of Industrial Training (BIT) as part of its 2024 training cycle. The programs, launched today at the Linden Technical Institute, include Heavy Duty Machine Operation, Electrical Installation, AC Servicing and Repairs, and Commercial Food Preparation. The initiative, organized by […]