By Tracy Liverpool Region Ten’s health sector has received a significant boost with an allocation of 3.5 billion dollars from Budget 2024, aimed at enhancing service delivery. According to Regional Health Officer Dr. Gregory Harris, this allocation will primarily focus on strengthening both primary and secondary health care services across Region Ten. Dr. Harris emphasized […]
By Shannon Totaram Banks DIH’s Linden branch has achieved a significant increase in profits for the fiscal year 2023, marking it as the best-performing branch within the company. During the recent shareholders’ meeting held at the Watooka Guest House, shareholders were informed of Banks DIH LTD’s outstanding performance, particularly highlighting the remarkable achievements of the […]
By Samuel Sukhnandan ExxonMobil Guyana President, Alistair Routledge, announced substantial advancements in the installation of the pipeline for the highly anticipated gas-to-shore project during a press conference held on Tuesday. Routledge revealed that the laying of the pipeline for the gas-to-energy project is progressing well and is on track for completion by the end of […]
By Josiah Williams President Dr. Irfaan Ali has affirmed the commitment to upgrade the human and equipment capacity of the Guyana Defence Force (GDF) to safeguard the nation’s interests both onshore and offshore. President Ali underscored the importance of enhancing the GDF’s capabilities amidst recent tensions concerning Guyana’s territorial integrity. He emphasized the need for […]
By Jacquey Bourne Linden Mayor Sharma Solomon has advocated for an amnesty period benefiting market vendors during Wednesday’s statutory meeting of the Town Council. Mayor Solomon emphasized that a significant portion of the council’s revenue is derived from the municipal markets. He proposed offering concessions to vendors during the proposed amnesty period, slated for March […]
By Fabiana Mcklmon Celebrating its 17th year in the Guyanese market, Digicel announced plans to make 17 lucky customers millionaires as part of its anniversary promotion. During the launch of its anniversary promotion, Digicel’s Communications Manager, Gabriella Chapman, unveiled several exciting initiatives for customers. The main highlight of the promotion is the opportunity for 17 […]
By Saskia Warrick Minister of Agriculture, Zulfikar Mustapha, has highlighted the remarkable growth of the aquaculture industry, emphasizing its status as one of the fastest-growing sectors within agriculture. According to Mustapha, the industry has experienced an impressive expansion, boasting a growth rate exceeding 600% over the past three years. Speaking at a recent event, Minister […]
By Royan Abrams The Guyana Sugar Corporation (GuySuCo) has embarked on an ambitious project to convert 5,555 hectares of land to accommodate mechanical harvesting, marking a significant step forward for the sugar industry. Under the strategic plan of GuySuCo, the corporation aims to develop these lands in the fastest possible time, with the potential to […]
By Josiah Williams President Dr. Irfaan Ali delivered a compelling message to the local private sector at the Private Sector Commission’s Annual Corporate Dinner, urging significant investment in Guyana’s tourism and agriculture sectors. Held at the Marriott Hotel on Monday, the event served as a platform for President Ali to underscore the immense potential of […]
Residents of Region Ten can anticipate significant advancements in education, health, and sports sectors as outlined in Budget 2024. This pledge was reaffirmed by Minister of Public Works, Juan Edghill, during a gathering with residents of Amelia’s Ward on Sunday night. In the realm of education, Minister Edghill highlighted the increase in the “Because We […]