By Kimberly Giddings The Georgetown Transmission Replacement Project is in full swing, aiming to enhance water quality and flow across the city. At a cost of over one billion dollars, the initiative involves replacing outdated cast iron pipes with modern high-density polyethylene and PVC pipes. Chief Executive Officer of Guyana Water Inc. (GWI), Shaik Baksh, […]
By Delicia Janneire Toshaos and senior council members from Region One and its sub-districts have been assured by Public Works Minister Juan Edghill that significant infrastructure works, including the completion of roads, bridges, and airstrips, are on the horizon. While addressing the National Toshaos’ Council Conference, Minister Edghill emphasized that all internal roads in key […]
By Celestine Chacon The Government of Guyana is making significant strides in enhancing agricultural production in hinterland regions, with further investments planned to improve livelihoods in these areas. Agriculture Minister Zulfikar Mustapha outlined these developments during his address to Indigenous leaders at the National Toshaos’ Council Conference. Minister Mustapha emphasized the ongoing projects aimed at […]
A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) has been signed between the National Agricultural Research and Extension Institute (NAREI) and the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) to advance the Caribbean Agricultural Productivity Improvement Activity (CAPA). The agreement marks a significant step forward in the collaborative effort to enhance agricultural productivity and market efficiencies across the […]
In a recent engagement with Toshaos at the Arthur Chung Conference Centre, Minister of Housing and Water, Collin Croal, provided an update on the government’s initiatives to enhance access to potable water in hinterland regions. Minister Croal announced that, over the past three years, 95 wells have been drilled, with an additional 64 wells expected […]
By Shannon Totaram The non-profit organization “Caring for Others” has continued its commitment to community support with a recent Back to School Footwear distribution event. Held at the Coomacka Center ground, the initiative saw over 200 individuals receive new pairs of footwear in preparation for the upcoming school year. The event aimed to ease the […]
By Saskia Warrick In a significant move to sustainably manage and grow the extractive industries, the Government of Guyana has signed a $1.9 million US dollar contract with the US-based company, Global Venture Consulting Inc. The contract aims to enhance mineral mapping efforts across key mining districts in the country. The mineral mapping project will […]
By Royan Abrams Region Six is celebrating its top performers from the recent CSEC exams, with three outstanding students leading the way. Sohail Mohamad, Chitra Ramdihal, and Nyadesh Seecoomarie have excelled academically and are now setting their sights on ambitious futures. Seventeen-year-old Sohail Mohamad from Goed Banana Land, East Canje, and a student at New […]
By Shawnette Fiedtkou On Tuesday, over 100 children were celebrated for successfully completing the Zara Computer Summer program at the Wismar Police Station. This free four-week course, offered in partnership with the Guyana Police Force Regional Division 10, Zara Group of Companies, and the Jay and Sylvia Sobhraj Foundation, provided students aged 6 to 16 […]
By Tracey Liverpool The Region Ten Tourism Committee (RTTC) has partnered with Transatlantic Consultancy to launch a Customer Service Relations (CSR) pilot program aimed at improving service standards in Linden. The initiative is expected to enhance customer service quality, stimulate local business growth, and boost the region’s tourism sector. The program will introduce participants to […]