By Nakasia Logan In a significant move to support justice for survivors of sexual assault in Guyana, the Justice Education Society of Canada has partnered with the Ministry of Health to donate 300 Sexual Assault Evidence Collection Kits. These kits are vital for collecting DNA evidence from victims of sexual assault, ensuring that the evidence […]
By Josiah Williams Vice President Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo reaffirmed the government’s commitment to moving forward with the Gas-to-Energy project, despite objections from political opposition and private entities. Dr. Jagdeo emphasized the viability and immense benefits of the Gas-to-Energy project for the entire country, dismissing attempts to stymie its development. He assured that funding for the […]
By Fabiana Mcklmon The Aiden Hotel, located at the corners of Robb and Oronoque Street in Georgetown, is nearing completion, with approximately 91% of the construction already finished. The Aiden Hotel, a 100% local investment by Arimu Investments Incorporated, has made significant progress since its last update at the end of 2023. According to Geraldo […]
By Delicia Janneire In a significant step towards improving healthcare accessibility in Region One, the health posts in the villages of Koko and Wallaba in the Moruca Sub-district have been re-commissioned. During a recent visit to the sub-district, Health Minister Dr. Frank Anthony officially re-commissioned these two health posts, which underwent rehabilitation efforts in 2023. […]
By Delicia Janneire As Guyanese anticipate the festivities of Mashramani, the Education Ministry has stepped into the spotlight with the launch of its own Mash band. With a legacy of more than a decade of wins, the Ministry of Education is set to make its mark in the medium band category this year. Under the […]
In the exciting arena of the One Guyana Basketball League playoffs, the spotlight falls on the upcoming clash between Bounty Colts and Kobras, set to take place on Saturday at the National Gymnasium’s Hard Court on Mandela Avenue in Georgetown. The Bounty Colts showcased an impressive display of skill and determination in their opener against […]
By Tyriq Walters Kumar Bishundial, a dedicated coach from Guyana, recently attained his Cricket West Indies (CWI) Level 2 coaching certification, marking a significant milestone in his coaching journey. Having been involved in coaching for several years, the 34-year-old Bishundial expressed his deep love for the game of cricket and his passion for working with […]
By Tracy Liverpool Region Ten’s health sector has received a significant boost with an allocation of 3.5 billion dollars from Budget 2024, aimed at enhancing service delivery. According to Regional Health Officer Dr. Gregory Harris, this allocation will primarily focus on strengthening both primary and secondary health care services across Region Ten. Dr. Harris emphasized […]
By Shannon Totaram Banks DIH’s Linden branch has achieved a significant increase in profits for the fiscal year 2023, marking it as the best-performing branch within the company. During the recent shareholders’ meeting held at the Watooka Guest House, shareholders were informed of Banks DIH LTD’s outstanding performance, particularly highlighting the remarkable achievements of the […]
By Saskia Warrick Rice farmers in Guyana are set to finally receive payments owed for rice shipments to Panama in 2018, as announced by Agriculture Minister Zulfikar Mustapha. Back in 2018, a contract was inked between the Government of Panama and the then APNU+AFC administration for the supply of approximately 9000 tonnes of rice, with […]