By Fabiana McKlmon The Georgetown Film Festival is set to bring three evenings of rich cultural experiences and audiovisual artistry to the city. Scheduled from August 21 to 23, the festival will take place each evening at 7 p.m. at The Theatre Guild. This year’s festival will feature a variety of films from both regional […]
By Josiah Williams The Guyanese government is actively working to bridge the digital and energy divide between hinterland and coastland communities, reaffirming its commitment to equitable development. Prime Minister Mark Phillips highlighted these efforts during his address at the National Toshaos Conference. The government has already introduced high-speed internet to several communities across regions 1, […]
Guyana’s aviation sector is on track to return to pre-pandemic levels, according to Public Works Minister Juan Edghill. Both Cheddi Jagan International Airport and Eugene F. Correia International Airport have seen increases in arrivals, departures, and overflights, marking significant recovery in the sector. Minister Edghill reported that Cheddi Jagan International Airport now handles about 500 […]
The Ministry of Agriculture has commissioned a new pump station at Adventure Village, Corentyne, designed to drain over 6,000 acres of farmland in Region Six. The $446 million project is set to enhance the region’s drainage system, improving water management along the coast. Minister of Agriculture Zulfikar Mustapha, who attended the commissioning, emphasized that the […]
The National Clean-up Exercise kicked off early in Linden, Region 10, with widespread participation from local organizations and residents. The initiative, spearheaded by Regional Executive Officer Dwight John, saw a large turnout as communities actively engaged in efforts to enhance the town’s cleanliness. John noted the enthusiasm of participants and highlighted that this marks the […]
Residents of Region Six, along with various government agencies, participated in the National Clean-up Exercise, focusing on enhancing the environment across several communities. The initiative was led by Regional Executive Officer Narindra Persaud and Deputy Regional Executive Officer Mary Samwaroo in New Amsterdam. Persaud emphasized that this clean-up effort is part of a regular, monthly […]
A national cleanup exercise was held today across Georgetown as part of efforts to enhance the city’s cleanliness and beauty. Residents and volunteers turned out in large numbers to support the initiative, which focused on removing garbage from key areas throughout the capital. Public Works Minister Juan Edghill, who participated in the cleanup, stressed the […]
Emergency repair works have commenced on the Triumph/Mon Repos bridge along the Rupert Craig Highway. The project is being undertaken by China Railway First Group, Inc., with a five-day timeframe for completion. The repairs started last night and were inspected today by Public Works Minister Juan Edghill. The repair works are focused on the southern […]
The Region 10 Regional Democratic Council (RDC) held its latest statutory meeting, focusing on key issues including health and infrastructure within the region. The ongoing fight against dengue was a priority topic, with Regional Health Officer Dr. Gregory Harris reporting a significant reduction in cases. The first phase of dengue prevention measures has been effective, […]
By Saskia Warrick Guyana’s Hatching Egg Project, which began in 2023, is set to reduce the country’s reliance on imports as local production continues to rise. With over 27,000 hatching eggs produced so far, the initiative is positioned to help the country move toward self-sufficiency in the poultry industry. Guyana currently imports approximately 53 million […]