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 […]
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 […]