By Leeron Brummel President Irfaan Ali embarked on early morning walkabouts in Ogle and Mon Repos, demonstrating his commitment to engaging directly with citizens and addressing their concerns. In Ogle, President Ali met with fisherfolk, listening attentively to their concerns. Approximately 35 boats, representing fisherfolk from Montrose and Better Hope, utilize the channel at Ogle […]
By Fabiana McKlmon The collaborative welding program between Nations School of Technology and the Guyana Online Academy of Learning (GOAL) has garnered significant interest, with 650 individuals already registered and expectations of more than a thousand registrations by the closing date. The program, which offers three levels of training, aims to equip participants with essential […]
By Samuel Sukhnandan The government has directed $200 billion, equivalent to one-third of its earnings from the petroleum sector, towards the growth and development of the housing industry. This investment aims to make house lots more affordable for the public. General Secretary of the PPP, Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo, provided these details during his weekly press […]
By Nakasia Logan The much-anticipated Glo-See Networking Brunch returns for its fourth year, drawing nearly 200 industry professionals, business owners, leaders, and potential investors. This event, founded by single-parent entrepreneur Sophia Dolphin, aims to empower women in business. The Glo-See Networking Brunch has seen an overwhelming response this year. Nearly 200 participants, including industry professionals, […]
By Josiah Williams Guyana is on track to become a significant player in the aquaculture industry, with plans to produce 360 tonnes of prawns by the end of 2024. President Dr. Irfaan Ali made this announcement during a visit to the Vannamei Prawns Project at Onverwagt, West Coast Berbice. The project, currently in its pilot […]
By Fabiana Mcklmon The prestigious 25 Influential Women Leaders Award is gearing up for its fifth edition, set to take place on Saturday, May 18, at the Marriott Hotel. This annual event aims to honor outstanding women from various professions, backgrounds, ages, and sectors across Guyana. Launched in 2019 by Lyndell Danzie-Black and Michelle Nicholas, […]
By Nakasia Logan A recent “mixer” hosted by British High Commissioner Jane Miller brought together professionals from Guyana’s tourism and hospitality sector. The gathering aimed to identify strategies for addressing gaps and fostering growth within the country’s tourism industry. The Confederation of Tourism and Hospitality (CTH), a British accreditation firm, is currently in Guyana to […]
By Shawnette Fiedtkou The development of new house lots and infrastructure at Amelia’s Ward Fitz Hope Scheme is being hindered by eight squatting structures, according to Central Housing and Planning Authority (CH&PA) Chief Executive Officer Sherwin Greaves. Greaves, along with a team from the Ministry of Housing and Water, visited the new housing development on […]
By Fabiana Mcklmon Approximately 900 residents of Kamwatta in Region One now have improved access to potable water following the commissioning of a new 25-million-dollar water supply system by Housing and Water Minister Collin Croal. The new water distribution system includes a newly drilled well, costing 15 million dollars. An additional 7 million dollars was […]
The Ministry of Agriculture’s Fisheries Department has taken a significant step towards enhancing management and security standards for fisherfolk with the procurement of 100 Vessel Monitoring Devices (VMDs). The VMDs are aimed at monitoring fishing activities in real-time, with a specific focus on reducing illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishing practices. These devices, procured from Latitude […]