By Celestine ChaconFebruary 1, 2025 Employees of the Demerara Harbour Bridge Corporation (DHBC) will not be left without jobs once the new Demerara River Bridge becomes operational. This assurance was given by Minister of Public Works, Bishop Juan Edghill, during the Parliamentary Committee of Supply’s review of the 2025 budget estimates on Friday. The matter […]
By Nakasia Logan | January 30, 2025 The Institute of Creative Arts (ICA) has officially been granted its Certificate of Registration from the National Accreditation Council of Guyana (NACG) following a thorough two-year evaluation process. This marks a significant step forward for the institution, as it aligns with both national and international standards, ensuring that […]
By Shawnette Fiedtkou | January 30, 2025 The much-anticipated distribution of the $100,000 cash grant for pensioners commenced on Monday in Linden, with the Bayroc Community Center serving as the first distribution site. The process is set to continue this week, reaching various locations across the town, including Mattie’s and Wismar, with the McKenzie pensioners […]
January 30, 2025 The investment in the sugar industry remains a hot topic in the ongoing budget debates, with both the government and opposition taking strong positions on the future of Guyana’s sugar industry. The opposition, represented by Jermaine Figueira of the APNU/AFC, criticized the government’s continued investment in Guysuco, citing the billions of taxpayer […]
January 30, 2025 Region Ten has received a significant allocation of 235 million dollars in the 2025 budget for the construction of a new regional administrative building. This project, which was originally launched in 2017, was delayed after the contract with the initial contractor was terminated in 2020 due to unmet construction deadlines. The contractor […]
January 28, 2025 Guyana’s national under-17 football team, the Junior Jaguars, are currently undergoing intensive training at the Guyana Football Federation’s National Training Centre as they prepare for the upcoming Concacaf Men’s U-17 Qualifiers in Costa Rica. The tournament, which takes place from February 7 to 16, will determine which teams qualify for the U-17 […]
January 28, 2025 West Indies Head Coach Andre Coley has expressed his admiration for the mental resilience shown by his team following their impressive series-levelling victory over Pakistan in the second Test match on Monday in Multan. After suffering a heavy 127-run defeat in the first Test, the West Indies bounced back strongly, securing a […]
January 28, 2025 An impactful inning from West Indies all-rounder Deandra Dottin steered the West Indies women to a commanding victory in the opening T20 of their series against the visiting Bangladeshi side at Warner Park in St. Kitts. Bangladesh, after opting to bat first, posted a total of 144 for 3 from their 20 […]
By Delicia Janneire | January 28, 2025 Phase two of the Carifesta roadworks has officially begun on the southern carriageway, marking a significant step forward in the ongoing road improvement efforts. The project is being executed by Quality Deliverer, with an investment of 1.4 billion dollars. This phase involves both drainage and road widening works, […]
By Delicia Janneire | January 28, 2025 The National Commission on Disabilities (NCD) has embarked on a comprehensive process to develop a new five-year strategy aimed at improving the lives of persons living with disabilities in Guyana. The initiative is being supported by several partners, including Canadian company Catalyst Advisor and UNICEF. Stakeholders gathered to […]