By Celestine ChaconDecember 2, 2024 The Minister of Education, Priya Manickchand, has issued a strong warning to students, urging them to stop sharing nude photos and videos of themselves. She highlighted the emotional and social harm caused by such actions and called for greater responsibility in the use of devices with cameras. Through a statement […]
By Celestine ChaconDecember 2, 2024 Eighty-two students have successfully graduated from the Ministry of Health’s Clinical and Technical Training program, marking a significant boost to Guyana’s healthcare sector. The ceremony, held in the Atlantic Ballroom at Pegasus Suites, celebrated their transition into the country’s growing medical workforce. The graduating cohort included 25 X-ray technicians, 28 […]
By Saskia Warrick | November 29, 2024 The government of Guyana has officially broken ground for a new state-of-the-art hospital in Kato, Region Eight, in a move that President Irfaan Ali describes as an “explosion of development” for the region. This new facility is set to replace the current hospital and is expected to be […]
By Nakasia Logan | November 29, 2024 The Ministry of Home Affairs has signed several major contracts totaling 1.1 billion dollars for key infrastructure projects aimed at enhancing the country’s prison and fire services. The signed contracts encompass various projects, including the construction of living quarters at Mazaruni and Lusignan prisons, the expansion of the […]
By Kimberly Giddings | November 29, 2024 The long-awaited $30 million upgrade to Uncle Eddie’s Home was officially completed this week, marked by a ribbon-cutting ceremony hosted by the Rotary Club of Georgetown Central. This renovation is part of the club’s 40th-anniversary celebration. The project, which transformed the previously dilapidated and unsafe environment into a […]
By Delicia JanneireNovember 28, 2024 The $138 million allocated to repair the Kwakwani pontoon has significantly improved the lives of residents and commuters in the area, according to Minister of Public Works, Juan Edghill. The rehabilitation of the pontoon, a crucial transportation link, was undertaken by the Demerara Harbour Bridge Corporation (DHBC) and its subcontractors. […]
November 23, 2024 The Wismar shore of Linden’s Riverfront is set to undergo a major transformation as the government rolls out a $100 million development project. Eight local contractors have been awarded contracts to execute beautification and enhancement works as part of this initiative. Minister of Public Works Juan Edghill emphasized the significance of the […]
November 23, 2024 In a historic move to bolster infrastructure development in Region 10, the Government of Guyana signed road contracts worth $1.9 billion with 84 small contractors. The agreements, aimed at constructing roads in Kwakwani, Ituni, and Coomacka Mines, were formalized under the leadership of Prime Minister Brigadier (Ret’d) Mark Phillips and Minister of […]
By Jacquey Bourne – November 23, 2024 In a significant move to enhance infrastructure in Region Ten, over 300 small contractors have signed contracts for the construction of 165 roads in the region. The total value of the contracts amounts to $7 billion. The signing ceremony took place this morning on the lawns of the […]
By Kimberly Giddings, NCN News – November 22, 2024 The Guyana Fire Service (GFS) has received a crucial piece of firefighting equipment, a Thermal Imaging Camera, which will enhance their ability to save lives and protect property during emergencies. The camera, which was donated as part of a five-million-dollar contribution from Industrial Supplies Inc. and […]