By Saskia Warrick The Ministry of Education has announced plans to equip all primary schools in Guyana with libraries, as part of its effort to improve literacy and comprehension skills among pupils. Education Minister Priya Manickchand shared the news during a session on EdYou FM, emphasizing that this initiative is crucial for addressing the challenges […]
By Samuel Sukhnandan Guyana is on track to attract up to 350,000 tourists this year, setting new records in visitor numbers, according to projections from the Guyana Tourism Authority. This surge in tourism is driving the government’s push for the construction of new hotels across the country. In 2023, Guyana saw 319,147 tourists, an increase […]
By Celestine Chacon The annual Guyanese Agro Processors exhibition, Uncapped, is set to be more exciting this year with new features including a Food Festival and Cultural Show. The event will take place at the National Stadium, Providence, from August 31 to September 1. Organized by the Guyana Manufacturing and Services Association (GMSA), Uncapped provides […]
By Jacquey Bourne Residents of Linden, Region Ten, have shown strong support for the recently signed $161 million agreement to construct the new Linden-Soesdyke Highway. This significant infrastructure project, finalized on Wednesday, involves a partnership between Guy America Construction Inc. (Guyana) and the Trinidadian firm Namalco Construction Services, with the Government of Guyana overseeing the […]
By Josiah Williams The Soesdyke-Linden Highway is set to be transformed into a major tourism hub, according to President Dr. Irfaan Ali. This development follows the signing of a $200 million contract for the highway’s reconstruction. President Ali highlighted that this investment will be pivotal in creating new tourism products and attracting more visitors to […]
By Josiah Williams Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo, General Secretary of the People’s Progressive Party (PPP) and Vice President of Guyana, has dismissed calls for a new feasibility study for the proposed high-span bridge across the Berbice River. Addressing the media on Wednesday, Dr. Jagdeo emphasized that a comprehensive study conducted in 2004, which considered a permanent […]
By Delicia Janneire The Guyana Geology and Mines Commission (GGMC) recently hosted a stakeholder engagement to discuss support for small-scale miners. The meeting focused on the geomorphic analysis and auguring project near Iron Mountain, Central Guyana, which is a collaboration between GGMC and the United States Geological Survey. The project aims to assist small-scale miners […]
By Nakasia Logan The Ministry of Labour organized a workshop today focused on improving Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) standards within the construction industry. Held at the Regency Suites, the one-day training event brought together industry professionals and OHS experts to address critical safety concerns. The workshop was led by Occupational Health and Safety Consultant […]
In response to the growing prison population, the government, led by Home Affairs Minister Robeson Benn, has unveiled a comprehensive strategy aimed at transforming the country’s correctional system. This initiative focuses on expanding and modernizing prison facilities and enhancing support for Indigenous inmates and their families. Despite ongoing efforts to alleviate overcrowding by constructing new […]
By Josiah Williams The transformation of Guyana’s infrastructure took a significant leap forward with the recent groundbreaking ceremony for the Soesdyke-Linden Highway project. This ambitious undertaking, marked by a US$200 million contract, promises to reshape regional connectivity and open new economic opportunities across the country. On Wednesday, President Dr. Irfaan Ali was present at the […]