By Shawnette Fiedtkou In a significant step towards land ownership, 115 allottees from Plantation Fitz Hope in Amelia’s Ward, Linden, have signed agreements of sale with the Ministry of Housing and Water’s Central Housing and Planning Authority. The signing ceremony took place at the Watooka Guest House. The Central Housing and Planning Authority (CH&PA) initiated […]
By Saskia Warrick The Caribbean Institute for Meteorology and Hydrology has issued a warning about the upcoming hurricane season, predicting a hyperactive season with significant risks of excessive heatwaves and intensified rainfall. Forecasters anticipate the occurrence of 29 storms, including 13 hurricanes, with 7 of them potentially escalating into major hurricanes. The hurricane season, set […]
By Samuel Sukhnandan General Secretary of the ruling PPP, Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo, has addressed concerns surrounding the decision to host this year’s Independence Anniversary flag-raising ceremony in Linden, Region 10. Speaking during a press conference earlier today, he aimed to clarify issues raised by the opposition and encouraged people to attend the event. Traditionally, the […]
By Samuel Gillis The Guyana National Bureau of Standards (GNBS) is intensifying its efforts to ensure compliance with measurement guidelines across the country. In recent surveillance exercises conducted countrywide, inspectors from the Bureau have been visiting shops and markets to enforce regulations pertaining to approved and verified measuring instruments used in retail trade. During these […]
By Royan Abrams Two individuals have been arrested in connection with the death of 25-year-old Joshua Hardatt, a welder from Corentyne, whose body was discovered in the back seat of his car. Region Six Commander, Shivpersaud Bacchus, confirmed this development, indicating that the suspects are currently assisting the police with their investigation. Hardatt’s body was […]
By Royan Abrams Fifty individuals from Berbice have successfully completed various skills training programs offered by the Humanitarian Mission Guyana Inc. located in Port Mourant, Region 6. The graduation ceremony, held at the mission’s office in Ankerville, celebrated the achievements of these graduates who completed studies in Cake Decoration, Information Technology, Sewing, and Cosmetology. The […]
By Reycia Nedd As Guyana gears up to celebrate its 58th Independence Day, the final preparations are underway in Region 10 to ensure a memorable and festive occasion. The spotlight will shine on Region 10 as various events are planned to mark the significant milestone. The Guyana Defence Force Paratroopers are set to make a […]
By Radha Motielall PPP General Secretary and Vice President Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo announced today that the government will be taking decisive actions to investigate and root out corruption within the public procurement system. During a media conference, Dr. Jagdeo outlined the government’s plans to ensure compliance with procurement laws and hold accountable those responsible for […]
By Josiah Williams Guyana is set to achieve significant savings in food imports, with President Dr. Irfaan Ali announcing plans to ramp up production of key crops such as onions, corn, and beans. This initiative is expected to result in an annual reduction of over 150 million US dollars in the country’s food import bill. […]
By Josiah Williams The Faculty of Earth and Environmental Sciences at the University of Guyana has inaugurated its new Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Lab and launched the Guyana Coastal Database, marking a significant step forward in geographic research. Located at the Hogben-Drayton Math and Science Building on the Turkeyen campus, the GIS Lab is equipped […]