By Delicia Janneire Social workers from both the public and private sectors convened at the University of Guyana for a conference aimed at enhancing the profession and addressing critical needs in the field. The event, which took place earlier today, saw discussions on the importance of expanding social work education to include various specializations. During […]
By Saskia Warrick As El Nino conditions persist, posing challenges for farmers due to drying conservancies, additional pumps are being installed across Guyana to pump water back into the conservancies and provide relief to cash crop and rice farmers. President Dr. Irfaan Ali recently inspected the ongoing works and met with farmers of Canals Number […]
By Josiah Williams The Guyana Police Force (GPF) is poised to benefit from enhanced services and training through technical cooperation and funding from the United States. US Ambassador to Guyana, Nicole Theriot, unveiled these measures during a signing ceremony for increased funding for Guyana through the US Government International Narcotics Control and Law Enforcement fund. […]
By Fabiana McKlmon In a collaborative effort to maintain a healthy environment and ensure the well-being of vendors and visitors, the Georgetown Municipality and the Guyana Fire Service recently conducted a clean-up exercise at the Stabroek Market. Acting Town Clerk and Solid Waste Director, Walter Narine, provided insights into the initiative, highlighting the focus on […]
By Delicia Janniere A new player has entered the local market as Guyana’s economy continues to expand. West Tech Shipping, a St. Lucian-owned shopping company, is making its mark in Guyana by offering hassle-free services to the business community. Operations Supervisor Aminata Austin shared insights about the company’s offerings in a recent interview sponsored by […]
By Saskia Warrick In a bid to address water scarcity concerns in the community of Ingratitute, West Bank Demerara, Guyana Water Inc. (GWI) has distributed 450-gallon water tanks to twelve families. Following discussions with Housing and Water Minister Collin Croal regarding the water shortage in the area, a commitment was made to provide water to […]
By Saskia Warrick In a significant development for Guyana’s aviation sector, Sky High Domicana Airlines inaugurated its new office on David Street, Kitty, just weeks after commencing operations in the country. Since the commencement of direct flights on February 18th, operating thrice weekly to the Dominican Republic and various other destinations, the airline has swiftly […]
By Royan Abrams Today, First Lady Arya Ali inaugurated two new recreational parks in Brothers Village and Lonsdale, Berbice, representing a significant investment of over 65 million dollars. In her address, First Lady Arya Ali emphasized the importance of these parks as essential public services that can greatly enhance the status of a community and […]
By Nakasia Logan Today, the Guyana Public Service Cooperative Credit Union (GPSCCU) unveiled its new digital platform, marking a significant step towards enhanced accessibility and convenience for its members. Nerissa Sam, Credit Manager at GPSCCU, highlighted the transformative impact of the digital interface, emphasizing that members can now access a wide range of services seamlessly. […]
By Josiah Williams The Guyana Government has inked a significant deal with the Indian EXIM Bank to acquire two new aircraft for the Guyana Defence Force (GDF). The Guyana Defence Force is set to bolster its capabilities with the procurement of two new aircraft financed through a Line of Credit (LOC) with the Indian EXIM […]