Pop-Up Nation 592, an exciting event showcasing the best of Guyanese entrepreneurship, is set to take place on October 28. Organized by ToDo Business Services, the event aims to provide a platform for local small businesses to shine. The venue for this creative extravaganza will be the Thai Express parking lot on Camp Street, Georgetown. […]
The Ministry of Health is calling on citizens with spinal cord injuries to utilize its rehabilitation services and access the necessary medical assistance. Physiotherapist Kamini Reddi emphasized the ministry’s commitment to increasing the recovery rate for this condition. Spinal cord injury encompasses damage to any part of the spine or the nerves at the end […]
The National Data Management Authority (NDMA) is gearing up for a series of comprehensive cybersecurity training sessions in commemoration of Cybersecurity Awareness Month. Melissa Vandeyar, Assistant Information Technology Engineer, emphasized that this initiative aims to enhance participants’ ability to protect themselves against online threats. The initial phase of the cybersecurity training will be tailored for […]
In response to the pressing issue of learning difficulties, particularly in relation to literacy, the Men on Mission (M.O.M.) initiative, part of the 1000 Men project, is set to launch an after-school program. This program, conceptualized by President Dr. Irfaan Ali, aims to provide additional support to students struggling with reading and writing. The Headmistress […]
With just a few weeks left until the highly anticipated Agri Investment Forum and Expo, the organizing committee is reporting significant progress in preparations. Key aspects such as accommodation arrangements, security measures, and the facility layout are well underway. Over 100 businesses, including NGOs, small enterprises, and regional organizations, are scheduled to participate. Caricom’s Assistant […]
The heart-wrenching double murder of 31-year-old Melissa Arokium and her eight-year-old son, Anthony Arokium, continues to baffle investigators in Mangrove Street, Rose Hall, Corentyne. The family’s search for justice remains unfulfilled, and they express dissatisfaction with the progress of the investigation. Melissa’s grandmother, Ruth Hintzen, shared the harrowing discovery of her granddaughter and great-grandson’s lifeless […]
The October Demerara Criminal Assizes commenced today outside the Supreme Court of Judicature with a ceremony that underlined its crucial role in upholding justice, accountability, and due process in Guyana. Legal professionals and the public gathered to witness this significant event, demonstrating the community’s keen interest in the proceedings. The Criminal Assizes, a vital component […]
In an effort to combat low literacy levels, particularly exacerbated by learning disruptions caused by the pandemic, the Ministry of Education, in collaboration with the National Literacy Department, organized its first-ever Literacy Village along Main Street Avenue. Tracy Ally, the Regional Literacy Coordinator for Georgetown, explained that the purpose of this initiative was to familiarize […]
The Election Fraud case in the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court has seen yet another adjournment. The prosecution has requested the appointment of a special magistrate to handle the case, citing the need for focused attention due to the presiding Magistrate’s existing caseload. On Tuesday, eight of the defendants, with one exception, appeared before Magistrate Leron Daly […]
The tenure of the Interim Management Committee (IMC) overseeing the Linden Utilities Services Coop Society Limited (LUSCSL) came to an end on September 30, 2023. The IMC was appointed in April 2022 after it was discovered that the cooperative was facing issues of mismanagement and lack of transparency. The Co-operative Department, under the Ministry of […]