By Delicia Janneire | January 13, 2025 The Guyana Prison Service has outlined plans for 2025 with a focus on reducing recidivism through enhanced rehabilitation efforts. Minister of Home Affairs, Robeson Benn, shared that, out of a prison population of 2,032, 69 are women, and 157 individuals are repeat offenders. In response to these figures, […]
By Delicia Janneire | January 13, 2025 The second phase of roadworks along Homestretch Avenue is set to begin soon. This phase will focus on the section from the CANU headquarters to the National Cultural Centre, with plans to widen the remaining part of the road into four lanes. KZEE Investments has been contracted to […]
By Celestine Chacon | January 13, 2025 Residents of Chenapou Village, located in Region Eight, are set to benefit from several new developmental projects aimed at enhancing livelihoods and employment opportunities. These initiatives were recently inspected by the Minister of Amerindian Affairs, Hon. Pauline Sukhai. The village council of Chenapou, utilizing funds allocated by the […]
January 13, 2025 The Guyana Badminton Association (GBA) has marked significant progress in 2024, with President Emily Ramdhani praising the successes achieved and outlining plans for continued growth and expansion of the sport this year. In 2024, the GBA focused on increasing awareness, athlete development, and active participation in both local and international tournaments. Ramdhani […]
January 11, 2025 Agricola Red Triangles, the East Bank Footballing Champions, are gearing up for a crucial match in their bid for promotion in the KFC Elite League’s Season 7. The team, one of six vying for qualification, will face top-seeded Pele FC on Sunday at the Uitvlugt field. During a recent training session, head […]
By Saskia Warrick | January 11, 2025 Vice President Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo has expressed concern over the challenges retirees continue to face in accessing their old age pensions, urging greater empathy and accountability from public sector professionals involved in the process. While the Ministry of Human Services and Social Security has made changes to expedite […]
By Saskia Warrick | January 11, 2025 During two community outreach visits to Strathspey and Buxton on the East Coast of Demerara, President Dr. Irfaan Ali proposed new agricultural initiatives aimed at boosting local economies and fostering community development. At Strathspey, President Ali identified the area’s mangrove forest as an ideal location for a honey […]
By Nakasia Logan | January 11, 2025 Minister of Culture, Youth, and Sports, Charles Ramson Jnr, highlighted significant achievements in Guyana’s performing arts sector during a Year in Review press conference. The Minister noted that 2024 marked a record number of events, with the Ministry hosting 60 events—26 of them held outside of Region 4. […]
By Nakasia Logan | January 11, 2025 Education Minister Priya Manickchand has highlighted a positive trend in Guyana’s education sector, with a noticeable increase in the number of individuals aspiring to become teachers. In a 2024 review of the education system, the Minister shared that this rise is a result of several key factors, including […]
By Nakasia Logan | January 11, 2025 In a remarkable achievement, the government has awarded nearly 30,000 scholarships to Guyanese citizens through the Guyana Online Academy of Learning (GOAL) initiative, exceeding its initial pledge of 20,000 scholarships. Minister of Education, Priya Manickchand, shared this milestone during a year-end press briefing, emphasizing the program’s success in […]