By Samuel Sukhnandan and Kimberly Giddings The Amerindian People’s Association (APA) is under scrutiny due to its political affiliations and recent actions. Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo, General Secretary of the ruling People’s Progressive Party (PPP), has pointed out the APA’s historical and recent connections with the opposition APNU/AFC. This includes Laura George’s recent alignment with the […]
By Samuel Sukhnandan At the International Building Expo, President Irfaan Ali announced that the ambitious Silica City Project, located along the Linden/Soesdyke Highway, is on track for realization by 2030. The project, which aims to create Guyana’s first modern, climate-resilient urban center, will span 3,800 acres. President Ali emphasized that the development of Silica City […]
By Samuel Gillis The National Procurement and Tender Administration Board (NPTA) recently conducted a training session for private sector representatives in Region 2. Finance Minister Dr. Ashni Singh, who attended the event, emphasized the government’s commitment to improving the nation’s procurement system. During the training, Dr. Singh highlighted ongoing efforts to ensure good governance, accountability, […]
By Tracey Liverpool The HERO medical team has concluded a week-long health outreach in Region Ten, providing essential services to hundreds of residents across several communities. The team visited eight medical centers, including Wisroc, One Mile, Vivian Parris, Letitia Holder, and Bamia health centers, as well as extending their services to outlying areas such as […]
By Shawnette Fiedtkou The monthly statutory meeting of the Linden Mayor and Town Council experienced another disruption as vendors and residents from McKenzie Market interrupted proceedings. The Town Clerk, Lennox Gasper, cited safety violations as the reason for his departure from the meeting. The meeting, which commenced around 10 a.m., was briefly recessed by Mayor […]
By Saskia Warrick The upcoming International Business Conference is set to enhance investor confidence in Guyana’s economy, largely due to the implementation of the Single Window platform aimed at advancing digitalization. The conference, which will feature Business-to-Business meetings between international investors and local enterprises, is anticipated to draw significant attention and foster new partnerships. Dr. […]
By Samuel Gillis The government continues its commitment to youth development and skills training with a recent initiative led by Finance Minister Dr. Ashni Singh in Region Two. During a recent visit to the Anna Regina Secondary School, Dr. Singh highlighted various training programs and scholarships available to local youth. Participants were informed about opportunities […]
By Royan Abrams Schools across Region Six are undergoing major renovations ahead of the new academic year starting in September. Regional Executive Officer (REO) Narindra Persaud provided an update on the progress, noting that the procurement process was handled by the Ministry of Education, with support from the Regional Democratic Council (RDC) and Ministry engineers. […]
By Kimberly Giddings A new police outpost has been set up at Bourda Market following a visit by President Irfaan Ali, addressing longstanding security concerns raised by vendors. The outpost, located at the intersection of Bourda and Orange Walk, aims to enhance safety and prevent robberies that have affected the market. Vendors at the market […]
More than 12,000 Guyanese have been trained in various technical and vocational areas over the past four years, according to the Ministry of Labour. These training programs have covered fields such as Occupational Safety and Health, Automotive Electrical, Heavy-Duty Operation, Cake Decoration, and Events Décor. The Ministry continues to focus on empowering citizens with practical […]