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 […]
By Royan Abrams President Mohamed Irfaan Ali recently met with factory workers at the Blairmont Sugar Estate on the West Bank of Berbice, where he addressed concerns raised by the workers and outlined the government’s commitment to investing in the Guyana Sugar Corporation (GUYSUCO). The meeting, part of a series of community engagements in Region […]
By Fabiana McKlmon The upgrade of the existing hand pump well with a photovoltaic (PV) system for residents of Fort Island, located along the Essequibo River in Region Three, promises to provide a reliable supply of drinking water to approximately 120 residents in 33 households. The new PV system will comprise two submersible pumps, a […]
By Reycia Nedd The government’s commitment to enhancing infrastructure development in Region 10 is evident through the construction and rehabilitation of roads in communities like Coomacka and Nottinghamshire. For the first time, residents of Coomacka and Nottinghamshire are experiencing the benefits of paved roads in their communities. This significant infrastructure upgrade is expected to catalyze […]
By Reycia Nedd Scores of Lindeners gathered to witness the excitement of the third annual Easter Basketball Tournament in Victory Valley, Wismar, and Linden. Organized by Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Hugh Todd in collaboration with the Embassy of China in Guyana, the one-day tournament showcased the talent and enthusiasm of local basketball […]