By Tracy Romalho | January 10, 2025 During a community meeting on Thursday, President Dr. Irfaan Ali assured residents of Melanie Damishana that he would collaborate with them on an agricultural innovation plan to foster development in the area. A prominent community member, James Bond, shared the residents’ efforts in organizing themselves and clearing acres […]
By Tracey Liverpool | January 9, 2025 The Region Ten Tourism Committee (RTTC) is intensifying its efforts to boost the local tourism industry with a series of training programs set to begin this January. These initiatives are designed to build capacity and equip residents with the skills needed to contribute to the growing tourism sector. […]
By Delicia Janneire | January 9, 2025 Minister of Local Government and Regional Development, Sonia Parag, recently visited the construction site of the Port Mourant Secondary School in Berbice, providing an update on the extension works. She noted that the project is nearing completion, with significant progress made since her last visit about a month […]
By Tracey Liverpool | January 2025 The Region Ten Tourism Committee (RTTC) is taking significant steps to enhance the region’s tourism industry by launching a series of capacity-building training programs. These programs are designed to equip residents with the necessary skills to contribute effectively to the growing tourism sector. The first two training sessions will […]
By Nakasia Logan | January 8, 2025 In his New Year message, President Irfaan Ali highlighted that community development will be a key focus for the government in 2025. Efforts will be directed towards improving the quality of life for citizens through strategic initiatives that include solid waste management and the development of recreational spaces […]
By Kimberly Giddings | January 8, 2025 The Ministry of Labour is rolling out new training initiatives aimed at equipping Guyanese with the necessary skills to meet the demands of the country’s ongoing development. Minister of Labour Joseph Hamilton outlined the new programs during a recent press conference, noting that these initiatives will be carried […]
By Kimberly Giddings | January 8, 2025 The Ministry of Labour has announced that no cases of child labour were reported in Guyana throughout 2024. This milestone is attributed to a series of proactive measures implemented by the Ministry, including an increase in inspections and awareness campaigns aimed at educating the public about the negative […]
By Delicia Janneire | January 8, 2025 The Thomas Lands Road Project is moving forward as Phase One nears completion and Phase Two is set to begin. Project Engineer at the Ministry of Public Works, Kester Hinds, provided an update during a site visit on January 7, 2025. Phase One, valued at 381.6 million dollars, […]
By Tracey Liverpool | January 7, 2025 Three secondary schools in Linden are preparing to welcome back students and teachers on Monday, January 13, 2025, while a fourth school will open its doors on Thursday. The delayed openings are due to ongoing repairs and electrical maintenance in several schools within the region. Kwakwani Secondary School […]
January 7, 2025 Minister of Housing and Water, Collin Croal, has cautioned residents of Linden against squatting, as the government plans to regularize over 800 additional house lots in the region by mid-2025. During a meeting with residents in Victory Valley on Sunday, the Minister provided updates on the government’s efforts to improve land ownership […]