February 10, 2025 Agriculture students and teachers from three secondary schools in Linden gained valuable knowledge on Shade House Management and Pest and Disease Identification during a training session on Monday, organized by the National Agricultural Research and Extension Institute (NAREI). The training aimed to better equip students with the skills needed for their CSEC […]
By Celestine ChaconFebruary 18, 2025 Minister of Local Government and Regional Development, Sonia Parag, has dismissed claims by the opposition that Georgetown was a “garbage city” under the tenure of the People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) government. During the 101st sitting of the National Assembly on Monday, Opposition Member Ganesh Mahipaul criticized the PPP/C’s management of […]
By Celestine Chacon | February 14, 2025 President Dr. Irfaan Ali has officially turned the sod for the construction of the West Demerara Regional Hospital, a state-of-the-art facility valued at $11.4 billion. The new hospital, expected to be completed by 2028, will offer advanced medical services, including outpatient care in endoscopy, ENT clinics, dermatology, ophthalmology, […]
February 12, 2025 The Linden Hospital Complex is now equipped with its first mammography machine, following a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Tuesday. This marks the beginning of a national effort to expand breast cancer screening services across Guyana, with three additional machines set to be installed in New Amsterdam, Suddie, and Lethem hospitals. During the commissioning, […]
By Delicia JanneireFebruary 12, 2025 The land along Carifesta Avenue, designated for the Georgetown Seafront Resort and Convention Centre, is indisputably owned by the State, according to Attorney General Anil Nandlall. His remarks come in response to City Mayor Alfred Mentore, who has raised concerns over the ownership and usage of the property. On Monday, […]
By Delicia Janneire | February 11, 2025 City Mayor Alfred Mentore has come under scrutiny from PPP/C councilors Patricia Chase-Greene and Steven Jacobs over his recent unilateral decision-making, which they argue undermines the authority of the Mayor and City Council (M&CC). The concerns were raised during Monday’s statutory meeting, following Mentore’s approval of several business-related […]
By Saskia WarrickFebruary 11, 2025 Farmers in Cane Grove, Mahaica, have rejected recent claims of government neglect in the community’s drainage and irrigation (D&I) system. Allegations made by a former chairman of the Water Users Committee suggested that cash crop farmers were facing losses due to clogged channels and impassable dams. However, local farmers have […]
By Saskia WarrickFebruary 10, 2025 Guyana’s ports of entry will soon undergo a major security and efficiency upgrade with the installation of world-class scanners and the introduction of fully digitized services. President Dr. Irfaan Ali announced that these advancements, set to be implemented by the end of the year, aim to enhance border security, streamline […]
By Saskia WarrickFebruary 10, 2025 As Guyana undergoes rapid infrastructure expansion, President Irfaan Ali has outlined several major projects aimed at enhancing trade, regional connectivity, and economic diversification. Speaking on the Energy Perspective Podcast, the President emphasized that the current progress marks only the beginning of a broader transformation plan for the country. A key […]
By Nakasia LoganFebruary 10, 2025 The Mayor and City Council (M&CC) of Georgetown is actively exploring the establishment of a drive-thru market between Orange Walk and Cummings Street as a structured solution to the persistent street vending challenges in the Robb Street area. City Mayor Alfred Mentore disclosed the plans during an exclusive interview with […]