By Samuel Sukhnandan Republic Bank Guyana Limited has taken a significant step in its expansion efforts by opening a new branch in Williamsburg, Berbice, Region Six. The newly inaugurated branch, which replaces the Rose Hall branch, symbolizes Republic Bank’s commitment to serving communities and uplifting lives across Guyana. Chairman Nigel Baptiste emphasized that the bank’s […]
By Samuel Gillis Chairman of the Public Service Commission (PSC), Manniram Prashad, has announced the successful resolution of a backlog of over 300 issues, marking a significant achievement for the commission. Prashad revealed that within a span of just six months, the commission cleared a backlog of work that had accumulated over two years. This […]
By Samuel Gillis Prison Director Nicklon Elliot has announced a 3 percent reduction in recidivism rates across Guyana’s prisons, signaling a positive trend in the nation’s correctional system. The reduction in recidivism was highlighted by Rae-Dawn Corbin-Cameron, the Head of the Guyana Prison Service’s Strategic Management Department, during her appearance on the program “Prison in […]
By Nakasia Logan In a significant move toward fostering community development, the Government has allocated $127 million in contracts to residents of East and West Ruimveldt, Georgetown. These contracts encompass various projects aimed at enhancing infrastructure and addressing key issues within the community. Residents of East and West Ruimveldt expressed gratitude to the government for […]
President Dr. Irfaan Ali has unveiled new initiatives aimed at expanding agricultural production in Region Six, bringing potential economic growth to the area. The President announced these developments over the weekend, signaling a significant boost to the region’s agricultural sector. The traditional economic pillar of Berbice, the sugar industry, will undergo further enhancement with the […]
Public Works Minister Juan Edghill has announced that tenders are being advertised for the extension of another 1.3 kilometers of the Aubrey Barker Road, currently undergoing widening to a four-lane thoroughfare. Despite delays in the ongoing Aubrey Barker four-lane expansion project, Minister Edghill revealed the government’s plan to further extend the road. He made this […]
By Delicia Janneire Surveillance activities have commenced for the extensive road repair works along the East Bank of Demerara, spanning from Good Success to Timehri, amounting to a total project cost of 75.8 million US dollars. Surveillance operations kicked off this morning, overseen by the China Road and Bridge Corporation in collaboration with local company […]
In an unprecedented move, the Central Islamic Organization of Guyana (CIOG) is set to launch the first-ever Ramadan Village in Guyana. The initiative, spearheaded by the CIOG in collaboration with the Islamic Trust and the Muslim Youth Organization, aims to create awareness about Islam and the significance of the holy month of Ramadan. Ramadan is […]
In a generous gesture, the First Lady has donated an ambulance to the Pediatric Unit of the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC), enhancing emergency response and transportation services for children in need. The donation of the ambulance to the pediatric unit is expected to bring about significant improvements in emergency response and tailored care for […]
By Fabiana Mcklmon The inaugural Guyana-India Virtual Trade and Investment Summit 2024 commenced with Foreign Secretary Robert Persaud’s opening remarks, highlighting the economic potential for both Guyana and India. Hosted by the High Commission of Guyana in India, the summit aimed to bolster trade and investment ties between the two nations. Persaud underscored the existing […]