The Maritime Administration Department (MARAD) recently hosted a one-week port security seminar in Georgetown, emphasizing the critical role that trained security personnel and enhanced collaboration between port authorities and law enforcement agencies play in safeguarding ports. Captain Stephen Thomas, Director General of MARAD, stressed that protecting ports requires more than just surveillance systems and hardware. […]
President Dr. Irfaan Ali has assured the nation that additional power will be added to the grid by mid-December to accommodate the heightened demand for electricity during the Christmas season. The President explained that the recent spate of power outages is attributed to an increased demand for electricity, which now stands at 185 megawatts. However, […]
The Ministry of Agriculture has announced stringent measures to tackle the issue of overcharging for agricultural produce in local markets. Agriculture Minister, Hon. Zulfikar Mustapha, emphasized that the problem lies with middlemen who are profiting from increased prices. Minister Mustapha clarified that it is not the cash crop farmers who are raising their prices, but […]
The Guyana Fire Service (GFS) has officially launched Fire Prevention Month, emphasizing a strong focus on fire prevention awareness and education. The month-long initiative kicked off with a religious observance at the GFS Headquarters on Homestretch Avenue. During the launch, Minister of Home Affairs, Hon. Robeson Benn, urged the nation to take a more proactive […]
The Ministry of Agriculture in Guyana inaugurated Agriculture Month 2023 with an interfaith service at its Regent Street Office. This annual observance aims to highlight the significant advancements in the agriculture sector while showcasing investment opportunities to local, regional, and international investors. Minister of Agriculture, Hon. Zulfikar Mustapha, emphasized the critical role agriculture plays as […]
A heartwarming story emerges from Linden as a mother and son duo embark on a journey to obtain certification in Automotive Repair and Maintenance through the Board of Industrial Training (BIT). Colyn Mansfield and her eighteen-year-old son, Jalen Smith, are among the 105 individuals currently undergoing training in various skill areas in Linden. Colyn expressed […]
Concerns have emerged over potential delays in the Linden to Mabura road project, according to Minister of Public Works, Juan Edghill. The contractor had committed to completing the first 10 kilometers by the end of September, which may now be in jeopardy due to the timeline. Minister Edghill revealed that preparations to apply asphalt on […]
The Guyana National Bureau of Standards (GNBS) recently conducted a significant operation to seize and destroy various substandard items, as part of their routine inspections. The items, including electrical products, matches, and cigarettes, were confiscated by GNBS inspectors. The electrical products comprised plugs, strips, extension cords, circuit breakers, and lamp holders. Head of Product and […]
The Guyana Prison Service’s Welfare and Corrections Department is taking significant steps to support former inmates in their reintegration into society through the “Fresh Start Initiative.” Tessa McGarrell, the Second Officer in charge of Welfare and Corrections, outlined the program’s approach. Inmates who complete an 18-month training program, gaining exposure to various skill sets, become […]
Preparatory works for the expansion of the Corentyne Highway to a four-lane road have begun in Region Six. This ambitious project includes the construction of four-lane bridges spanning from Palmyra to Brighton village. Leslie Halley, the foreman of the project from Kares Engineering Inc., assured that traffic flow is being managed effectively, with vehicles directed […]