The Thomas Lands road is undergoing significant upgrades to transform it into a major traffic route, linking Vlissengen Road and Camp Street. Public Works Minister Juan Edghill highlighted that the road was originally not designed to accommodate heavy-duty vehicles. However, due to congestion on Carifesta Avenue, heavy-duty vehicles often utilize the Thomas Lands road. To […]
In a bid to fortify protections against environmental and economic repercussions, Guyana has bolstered its oil permitting regulations, as announced by Kemraj Parsram, Director of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Parsram reflected on Guyana’s journey since granting its first oil permit in 2017, highlighting the initial lack of experience in drafting comprehensive guidelines. However, leveraging […]
In an effort to foster youth leadership and strengthen bilateral ties, the Ministry of Education’s Unit of Allied Arts has partnered with the Chinese Embassy to inaugurate the 2024 Guyana-China Friendship Youth Leadership Development Competition. The fourth edition of this competition is open to students in grades 8, 9, and 10 from government secondary schools […]
In a collaborative effort to support local food producers and encourage healthy, sustainable diets, the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) has teamed up with the Tourism and Hospitality Association of Guyana (THAG) for the 17th edition of Guyana Restaurant Week (GRW). Scheduled to commence on June 12, 2024, GRW promises an expanded culinary experience for […]
By Myeisha Williams At a recent World Environment Day event held at the Umana Yana, Khemraj Parsram, Head of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), underscored the imperative for collective action among Guyanese citizens to secure a sustainable future. . Parsram emphasized the significance of collaboration among various stakeholders, including the government, communities, private sector, and […]
ExxonMobil Guyana Limited has unveiled its 2023 Annual Report, showcasing a remarkably successful financial year marked by increased production and profits despite the backdrop of lower global oil prices. According to Phil Rietema, Vice President and Business Services Manager at ExxonMobil Guyana Limited, the company experienced a highly successful 2023, with both production and profits […]
In a bid to enhance trade relations between Canada and Guyana, the Canada-Guyana Chamber of Commerce (CGCC) has been called upon to ramp up its efforts in fostering strategic partnerships and investments. At the Annual General Meeting of the Canada-Guyana Chamber of Commerce, Foreign Secretary Robert Persaud emphasized the critical role the Chamber can play […]
By Jacquey Bourne Tensions between the Mayor and Town Clerk of Linden escalated during Wednesday’s statutory meeting, resulting in the cancellation of proceedings as Town Clerk Lennox Gasper walked out, citing alleged hostility from Mayor Sharma Solomon. Town Clerk Gasper accused Mayor Solomon of displaying hostile behavior during the meeting, deeming it “totally out of […]
In a remarkable achievement coinciding with World Environment Day, Gabriella Arjun, a student from Queens College, has been named Guyana’s Youth Environmental Speaker 2024. This prestigious title was awarded to Arjun as the culmination of the SHOUT 2.0 Competition, a collaborative initiative between local NGO Recover Guyana, the Ministry of Education, and ExxonMobil Guyana, along […]
In response to the surging demand for sand propelled by rapid development across the nation, the government of Guyana is exploring additional areas for sandpit mining. Natural Resources Minister, Vickram Bharrat, revealed this development, citing a significant rise in applications for sandpit mining operations. Minister Bharrat emphasized the need to consider alternative sites, particularly in […]