By Josiah Williams | October 8, 2024 Hundreds of small contractors in Guyana’s Region Six will soon begin work on 475 road projects, an effort expected to directly inject nearly $6.9 billion into the regional economy. The contracts, awarded this week in New Amsterdam, Berbice, aim to support local contractors by expanding small business opportunities […]
By Josiah Williams, October 8 2024 The Ethnic Relations Commission (ERC), in collaboration with United Nations Guyana and the Guyana National Broadcasting Authority (GNBA), hosted a one-day workshop aimed at empowering media professionals to counter hate speech effectively. This initiative is part of the ERC’s ongoing Countering Hate Speech Campaign, held at the Pegasus Hotel, […]
By Jacqueyy Bourne, October 2024 Krishmar James from Howell Wilson Primary School emerged as the champion of the fourth annual Agri Bee, held as part of Agriculture Month celebrations in Region Ten. The competition, hosted by the Department of Agriculture at LICHAS, promotes food security and agricultural innovation under the theme “Transforming Tomorrow, Championing Food […]
By Delicia Janneire, October 8, 2024 More than 275 million dollars in grants were distributed to small business owners across Region Six, benefiting 2,753 recipients from New Amsterdam, Albion, and surrounding areas. This annual initiative, held on the lawns of State House in New Amsterdam, aims to support the startup and expansion of small businesses. […]
By Celestine Chacon, October 8, 2024 The University of Guyana has officially inaugurated its new Students Society Executive Council for the 2024/2025 academic year, with Tirishatha Semple elected as President. In a formal ceremony held at the Education Lecture Theatre on the Turkeyen Campus, Semple took the oath of office alongside other elected members, representing […]
By Celestine Chacon, October 8, 2024 Residents of Santa Mission in Region Three have embraced a new communal kitchen, courtesy of the Men on Mission initiative. The official handover of the facility was conducted by Minister within the Office of the Prime Minister, Kwame McCoy. The newly commissioned kitchen will provide students at the Santa […]
By Nakasia LoganOctober 7, 2024 At the recent launch of Pinktober, Hazel Chase, a two-time breast cancer survivor, highlighted the critical message that early detection can save lives. Her address aimed to inspire Guyanese to take their health seriously and to pay attention to even minor discomforts. Hazel’s journey with cancer began in 2012, and […]
By Kimberly GiddingsOctober 7, 2024 Residents recently allocated leased lands at Swan Extension along the Soesdyke Highway received valuable support this weekend to assist in building their homes and enhancing their community. Kwame McCoy, the Minister within the Office of the Prime Minister responsible for Public Affairs, visited the community with a team from the […]
By Celestine ChaconOctober 7, 2024 The President’s Youth Advisory Council (PYAC) has officially launched a Healthy Living and Lifestyle Choices Campaign aimed at promoting better health among youths in Better Hope and surrounding communities on the East Coast of Demerara. This initiative is part of the government’s broader objective to enhance healthcare nationwide by addressing […]
By Kimberly GiddingsOctober 7, 2024 Sixty-five residents from Region Nine have successfully completed various training programs offered by the Board of Industrial Training (BIT). A graduation ceremony was held at the Business Incubation Centre in Tabatinga, honoring the graduates for their dedication and commitment in finishing their four to six-month courses. During the training, participants […]