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 […]
By Saskia Warrick Agriculture takes center stage in the pursuit of food security and self-sufficiency, with initiatives extending even to the prison service. Inmates participate in various agricultural activities, including shade house cultivation, apiculture, and traditional crop and livestock farming. Notably, the Mazaruni prison reported impressive yields in January, with significant quantities of bora, balanjay, […]
By Samuel Sukhnandan The India/Guyana Chamber of Commerce (IGCC) convened its inaugural networking event on Wednesday evening at the Marriott Hotel, bringing together key stakeholders to explore investment opportunities. Minister of Foreign Affairs, Hugh Todd, seized the opportunity to emphasize the abundance of investment prospects in Guyana, spurred by the nation’s rapid development. He encouraged […]
By Samuel Sukhnandan ExxonMobil Guyana President, Alistair Routledge, announced substantial advancements in the installation of the pipeline for the highly anticipated gas-to-shore project during a press conference held on Tuesday. Routledge revealed that the laying of the pipeline for the gas-to-energy project is progressing well and is on track for completion by the end of […]