By Josiah Williams The Guyana Sugar Corporation (GuySuCo) is set to undergo significant structural changes at the management level, as part of its modernization efforts aimed at boosting production and viability. President Irfaan Ali revealed these developments during a recent press briefing. President Ali emphasized the government’s commitment to ensuring the viability of the sugar […]
By Fabiana Mcklmon WE LIFT, an event dedicated to empowering women and showcasing entrepreneurship, is set to return for its fourth edition on April 20 and 21 at the National Aquatic Center. This year’s event promises to provide a creative, safe, and encouraging space for women from across the country. The fourth edition of WE […]
By Delicia Janneire The Georgetown Public Hospital (GPHC) is actively working to reduce its backlog of knee and hip replacement surgeries, following President Ali’s call to action during his engagement with medical professionals on April 5. A recent effort by the Orthopedics Department at GPHC saw a team of medical professionals performing six joint replacement […]
By Samuel Gillis Public Works Minister Juan Edghill recently met with residents of various communities along the East Coast corridor to address concerns related to the ongoing construction of a new four-lane highway along the Railway Embankment. Taking a consultative approach, Minister Edghill engaged with residents in Cummings Lodge, Industry, Better Hope, Beehive, and Blygezight […]
Residents of the Wyburg-Caracas area in Region 6 now have a vibrant new space to enjoy quality family time, thanks to the opening of a $6.4 million play park. Funded by the Chinese Embassy in Guyana, this play park is situated opposite the Lochaber Primary School in West Canje, Berbice. It offers a range of […]
In a collaborative effort between the Georgetown Rotary Club and the Guyana Sugar Corporation (GuySuCo), a medical outreach was organized at the Guysuco dispensary in Port Mourant, Berbice, providing essential healthcare services to the community. The outreach offered a range of services aimed at promoting health and wellness among residents. These included testing for diabetes, […]
By Nakasia Logan Minister within the Ministry of Housing and Water, Susan Rodrigues, is urging house lot applicants to ensure their contact information is up to date with the Ministry. During a recent Dream Realised housing initiative in Region Three, Minister Rodrigues emphasized the importance of updated contact information, particularly phone numbers, for house lot […]
By Josiah Williams The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) has sealed a significant deal by providing a $25 million USD contract to fund Unicomer’s River Place Complex, marking a transformative moment for Guyana’s retail and business sector. The signing ceremony, held at the Ministry of Finance Boardroom, was attended by Finance Minister Dr. Ashni Singh, who […]
By Jacquey Bourne The Ministry of Human Services and Social Security is taking a firm stance against domestic violence, emphasizing a zero-tolerance approach through its Sexual Offences and Domestic Violence Policy Unit. Dr. Cona Husbands, the unit’s manager, underscored this commitment during a Sexual Awareness Month event in Linden, as reported by Jacquey Bourne. At […]
By Delicia Janniere The Public Works Ministry is spearheading the rehabilitation of the Parika Stelling, with the relocation of the catwalk being among the key initiatives. Minister Juan Edghill highlighted this development during a recent site visit to the stelling, as reported by Delicia Janneire. Superintendent Thameshwar Persaud provided an update to the minister regarding […]