By Samuel Gillis The Georgetown Chamber of Commerce (GCCI) has witnessed a significant increase in membership over the past year, signaling the rapid expansion of Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (SMEs) in Guyana. In this week’s Republic Bank sponsored Business Report, let’s delve into the details. The GCCI, serving as the oldest private sector representative organization […]
By Shawnette Fiedtkou Women’s empowerment group, Ladies on A Mission (LOAM), recently honored 17 women from Linden for their outstanding service to the community. In a gesture aimed at boosting morale, LOAM executed this initiative last week, surprising and delighting the recipients with certificates of recognition. Camille Cummings, a Founder Member of LOAM, explained the […]
By Fabiana Mcklmon Residents of Kamarang in Region Seven, along with neighboring villages, have experienced a significant healthcare breakthrough with the completion of a series of surgeries at the newly established surgical theatre in the Upper Mazaruni District Hospital. The surgical team successfully performed eight procedures, including gallstone and hernia removals, benefiting residents from Paruima, […]
By Travis Seymour The successful National Easter Swim Program, which concluded at the National Aquatic Center, proved to be historic with a turnout of 2273 youths participating over a two-week period from March 26 to April 6. According to head coach Paul Mahaica, this year’s program saw an impressive 1500 individuals learning to swim, facilitated […]
By Kristin Josiah Sergeant Kelvin Leitch, attached to the Beterverwagting Traffic Police Division, has highlighted the success of increased police presence during and after peak traffic hours in reducing traffic offences along the East Coast Demerara. Offences such as speeding, overloading minibuses, and breaching traffic light signals have notably decreased in the region. Meanwhile, Subordinate […]
By Delicia Janniere Recover Guyana took a significant step in its environmental-focused movement with the launch of the SHOUT 2.0 competition at the Ramada Princess Hotel. Secondary school students in Grades 9 and 10 nationwide now have the opportunity to participate in the SHOUT competition, where they can propose and implement sustainable environmental projects within […]
By Royan Abrams Minister of Culture, Youth, and Sports, Charles Ramson, fulfilled a promise to young footballers in Number 5 village, Region Five, by distributing football gear during a follow-up visit to the community ground. Over 20 footballers received the much-needed equipment, fulfilling a request they had made for football shoes. Minister Ramson emphasized that […]
By Leeron Brumell During the sixth annual Security Challenges in Latin America Forum, President Irfaan Ali emphasized the urgent need for a new climate finance mechanism to tackle climate change in Latin America and the Caribbean. President Ali highlighted the necessity for innovative approaches to address the pressing climate challenges facing the region. He underscored […]
By Fabiana McKlmon The $1.9 billion project at Bachelor’s Adventure, East Coast Demerara, is currently around 30 percent complete. Minister of Housing and Water, Collin Croal, along with engineers from Guyana Water Inc, recently visited the project site to inspect the progress. The project includes the installation of three new filters, a contact tank, storage […]
By Delicia Janniere Residents of Mahdia and neighboring communities are set to benefit from a new recreational play park and outdoor gym, courtesy of Cabana Marketing. The town of Mahdia will soon be home to a rehabilitated play space aimed at promoting family time and fostering community spirit. This initiative, funded by Cabana Marketing, has […]