By Nakasia Logan The disbursement of the “Because We Care” Education Cash Grant commenced this morning across Guyana, with a significant increase in the grant amount this year. Each eligible student is receiving a total of 45,000 dollars, which includes a 40,000-dollar cash grant and a 5,000-dollar uniform allowance. In Kingston, Georgetown, the distribution process […]
By Nakasia Logan The Better Hope/La Bonne Intention (LBI) Neighbourhood Democratic Council (NDC) is prioritizing road improvements as a key component of its infrastructural development agenda. Chairman Zaman Shaw highlighted the importance of upgrading the road network within these villages, addressing the deteriorating conditions that have long been a concern for residents. In an exclusive […]
By Travis Seymour The West Indies team will have to watch the semifinals and final of the T20 World Cup from home after South Africa clinched a tense three-wicket victory in a rain-affected match at Sir Vivian Richards Cricket Ground in Antigua. South Africa managed to secure their spot in the semifinal, overcoming both a […]
By Shawnette Fiedtkou Women entrepreneurs in Linden are receiving enhanced business training through the efforts of ActionINVEST CARIBBEAN INC. and the Cherie Blair Foundation, which have decentralized their Road to Growth training program to the mining town. Twenty-one women have successfully completed the intensive seven-week “Road to Growth” training, which aims to equip them with […]
By Josiah Williams The Government of Guyana continues to make strategic investments to strengthen the nation’s security system, with a significant focus on digital transformation. President Dr. Irfaan Ali recently announced that the Ministry of Home Affairs’ services will soon be fully digitized as part of phase one of the country’s Information and Communication Technology […]
By Fabiana McKlmon Parents of children attending Bel Air Nursery and Primary School and Goorasammy Royal College successfully received their 45,000-dollar cash grants. The distribution process was overseen by Minister of Tourism, Industry, and Commerce, Oneidge Walrond. Early in the morning, parents and guardians gathered at Bel Air Primary School to receive the cash grant, […]
By Delicia Janneire The community of Timehri is poised to benefit from substantial roadway improvements, with over 1.4 kilometers of road set for rehabilitation. The Special Projects Unit (SPU) of the Ministry of Public Works is spearheading these upgrades, which will enhance access from the Cheddi Jagan International Airport to the South Dakota Racing Track. […]
By Delicia Janneire The Cheddi Jagan International Airport (CJIA) is set to significantly enhance its passenger experience with the construction of a new commercial centre. This initiative aims to offer a wider variety of services to in-transit passengers, including new duty-free shops, additional food concession areas, bars, and a dedicated play area for children. CJIA’s […]
Guyana Restaurant Week is set to begin on June 21, featuring over 20 participating restaurants across the country. The event was launched at Atlantis Restaurant in Leonora, under the theme ‘Explore, Eat, Repeat.’ Dee George, President of the Tourism and Hospitality Association of Guyana (THAG), welcomed Atlantis Restaurant’s participation as the first in Region Three […]
President Dr. Irfaan Ali launched Guyana’s new Single Window System today, heralding it as a game-changer not only for the country but also for the wider Caribbean region. Valued at $202 million, the system aims to streamline processes in the construction sector and boost economic efficiency. Initially conceptualized with potential high recurring costs, the government […]