By Saskia Warrick Jamaica’s proactive preparedness measures significantly minimized the impact of Hurricane Beryl, which made landfall on Wednesday. According to reports from UN Resident Coordinator for Jamaica, Dennis Zulu, the rural areas were the most affected, resulting in one confirmed death thus far. The aftermath has left 70% of the population without access to […]
By Samuel Gillis The Ministry of Labour is actively pursuing the conversion of several friendly societies into cooperatives, citing their engagement in profit-oriented activities as the primary reason for the transition. According to Chief Co-operative Development Officer Janaknauth Panchu, these friendly societies can no longer operate under the Friendly Societies Act (Chapter 36:04) and must […]
By Josiah Williams Eight companies have expressed interest in conducting 3D seismic studies offshore Guyana to assess oil levels in various blocks. This development follows Guyana’s call for Expressions of Interest (EOIs) to enhance the competitiveness of future bid rounds for oil exploration. The announcement was made by PPP General Secretary, Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo, during […]
By Jacquey Bourne Region Ten Chairman, Deron Adams, has called on the Central Government to revisit and implement a 2021 plan aimed at improving drainage in central Linden. Adams made this request during Thursday’s statutory meeting, addressing the severe flooding that has recently impacted the town. The recent floods in Linden have caused significant losses […]
By Fabiana McKlmon In a concerted effort to eradicate Lymphatic Filariasis in Guyana, the Ministry of Health, with the support of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), has initiated a comprehensive elimination campaign targeting populations at risk. This campaign aims to prevent the spread of Lymphatic Filariasis and eliminate the disease from the nation. The […]
Tucville Primary School is abuzz with celebrations following the announcement of exceptional results in the National Grade Six Assessment (NGSA). Several students from the school have achieved placements in the country’s top one percent, marking a significant achievement for both students and educators alike. Students and teachers at Tucville Primary expressed jubilation as they gathered […]
Guyanese squash champion Nicholas Verway has successfully defended his title at the Caribbean Area Squash Association (CASA) championship in the British Virgin Islands, defeating Barbadian Alex Stewart in a commanding three-set match. Verway demonstrated his dominance in the under-19 category, securing victory with scores of 11-6, 11-9, and 11-2, reaffirming his status as the top […]
In response to the devastation caused by Hurricane Beryl, Guyana has initiated air transport support to deliver rescue teams to the most affected islands. Executive Director of the Caribbean Disaster and Emergency Management Agency (CDEMA), Elizabeth Riley, provided an update on the ongoing efforts. Initial assessments have identified St. Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG) and […]
Following a joint cleanup effort over the weekend in Linden’s central business district, involving the Ministry of Public Works, National Drainage and Irrigation Authority, and M&TC, no incidents of flooding have been reported in previously affected areas. This successful initiative has been praised by Linden’s Town Clerk, Lennox Gasper. Town Clerk Gasper confirmed that since […]
The Ministry of Labour, in partnership with the Board of Industrial Training and COURSERA, has initiated a free skill training program benefiting 1,000 Guyanese citizens. The program aims to significantly enhance the quality of technical skills training in Guyana, as highlighted by Minister of Labour Joseph Hamilton. Minister Hamilton stressed the shift towards prioritizing quality […]