By Samuel Gillis Minister of Agriculture, Zulfikar Mustapha, conducted a meeting with residents and farmers from Tuschen and surrounding communities in East Bank Essequibo yesterday. The engagement focused on addressing several pressing concerns raised by the local farming community. During the meeting, participants voiced issues related to land clearing and water supply. A farmer from […]
By Samuel Gillis In a distinguished event hosted by British High Commissioner to Guyana, Jane Miller, President Dr. Irfaan Ali highlighted the enduring and productive relationship between Guyana and the United Kingdom. The celebration, which took place in honor of His Majesty King Charles III’s birth anniversary, underscored the commitment of both nations to advancing […]
By Onelicia Ramsammy In response to Guyana’s alarming rate of cardiovascular disease, the “Strengthening Our Cardiovascular Advocacy (SOCA)” project was officially launched this morning at the Windjammer Hotel in Georgetown. This initiative aims to address the high incidence of heart-related deaths in the country, which has the highest rate of cardiovascular disease-related deaths in CARICOM. […]
By Tracey Liverpool Bosai Minerals is set to commence transporting bauxite using major vessels through the Demerara River to international waters, following recent approval from the Ministry of Public Works. Minister Juan Edghill announced the green light for these operations during a recent visit to Linden. The new initiative will see Bosai utilizing two self-propelled […]
By Fabiana McKlmon The Ministry of Education’s Migrant Education Support Unit has launched an English as a Second Language (ESL) camp benefiting approximately 450 migrant children aged eight to eleven. The camp, which began on July 15, aims to support the integration of migrant children into the education system by addressing language barriers. Fabiana McKlmon […]
By Delicia Janneire Immediate action has been taken to address road damage in Vriesland, Region Three, caused by heavy-laden trucks. Public Works Minister Juan Edghill visited the area this morning to discuss and resolve the issues faced by local residents. In response to recent protests by the Vriesland community, Minister Edghill has appointed Diamond Construction, […]
By Delicia Janneire Public Works Minister Juan Edghill recently met with members of the Berbice Chamber of Commerce to provide updates on the upcoming projects slated for the region. The major highlight of the meeting was the announcement that work on expanding the West Coast Berbice corridor into a four-lane road is set to commence […]
The 4th International Karate Daigaku (IKD) World Cup and Grand Benefit Gala officially began today at the National Gymnasium on Mandela Avenue, Georgetown. Running from July 18 to 21, this prestigious event celebrates the 60-year legacy of ShusekiShihan Dr. Frank Woon-A-Tai, the 10th Dan and chief instructor of the IKD. The grand opening featured vibrant […]
The Guyana Police Force’s Traffic Department has significantly improved its capacity and response times by integrating social media and traffic cameras into its operations. Traffic Chief Mahendra Singh reported a noticeable decrease in both serious and minor traffic incidents compared to 2023. The department has been leveraging WhatsApp groups and license plate recognition cameras to […]
The General Secretary of the PPP/C, Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo, has highlighted how targeted government policy interventions have alleviated the impact of rising living costs in Guyana. Drawing parallels with the ongoing Republican Convention in the U.S., Dr. Jagdeo pointed out that the challenge of increasing living costs is a global issue, not unique to Guyana. […]