By Celestine Chacon | December 4, 2024 Guyana has witnessed a significant rise in tourism in 2024, with approximately 300,000 visitors arriving between January and October, according to the Minister of Tourism, Industry, and Commerce, Oneidge Walrond. During the Ministry’s year-end press conference, Walrond announced that visitor arrivals have increased by 15% compared to the […]
By Nakasia Logan | December 3, 2024 Minister of Culture, Youth and Sport, Charles Ramson Jr., is calling for increased culture tourism at the community level, particularly in the Amerindian villages of Orealla and Siparuta in Region Six. During a recent visit to these riverine communities, the Minister engaged with residents on ways to boost […]
By Saskia Warrick | December 2, 2024 Significant improvements in farm-to-market access roads are set to enhance agricultural productivity and connectivity in Region Two, with a focus on supporting local farmers. This was confirmed by President Dr. Irfaan Ali during a visit to the region today. Addressing a meeting of farmers and residents in Anna […]
By Jacquey BourneDecember 2, 2024 The Wismar Market in Linden is set to receive a long-anticipated automated teller machine (ATM), with construction expected to commence shortly. This development follows commitments made in 2023 by Banks DIH and Citizens Bank Guyana Limited to install an ATM at the location. Speaking during a recent ceremony at the […]
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. […]