Good Hope and Lusignan, East Coast of Demerara, witnessed a significant improvement in living conditions for four low-income families as they received keys to their new two-bedroom core homes. The homes were officially handed over by Minister within the Ministry of Housing and Water, Susan Rodrigues. These homes were built under the Adequate Housing and […]
The Region Four leg of the National Science Fair 2023 saw active participation from both public and private schools, with projects targeting critical sectors like food security and land surveying, among others. One of the notable projects at the science fair was presented by Hope Secondary School, which focused on aquaponics to address food security […]
– ‘Together We Win’ Conference An agreement has been signed during the three-day ‘Together We Win Business Network’ conference to support and boost Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) in achieving investor readiness. The initiative aims to help these businesses attract potential investors through structural transformation. Renato Archer, Founder of One Shot Digital Business Accelerator, spoke […]
Regional Health Officers (RHOs) in Guyana have been tasked with conducting assessments of their respective primary healthcare systems. Health Minister Dr. Frank Anthony announced this initiative with the aim of addressing regional health needs and challenges more effectively and enhancing service delivery. The assessments will help identify and understand various issues plaguing the healthcare system, […]
Global Tours and Travel (Global TT), a renowned Journey and Destination Management Company, has taken the travel industry by storm with its recent introduction of a high-quality and comprehensive ‘one-stop shop’ travel service. Offering a wide array of packages, the company caters to both regional and international destinations, serving local and foreign-based companies in Guyana, […]
In light of confirmed cases of Monkeypox in Trinidad and Tobago, the Ministry of Health (MOH) in Guyana has taken swift action to activate its Monkeypox response systems. Minister Frank Anthony stated that surveillance exercises are currently underway at all airports and border crossings. Trinidad and Tobago reported its first case of Monkeypox on July […]
The Guyana Police Force (GPF) is taking significant steps towards modernizing its operations by considering the establishment of an air wing. Acting Police Commissioner Clifton Hicken made this announcement during the force’s 184th Anniversary Award Ceremony, held at the Police Officer’s Mess Eve Leary on Thursday. To support the creation of the air wing within […]
Rice cultivation is experiencing a remarkable upswing, with the second crop projected to surpass the target set by the Rice Board. The Guyana Rice Development Board (GRDB) predicts that this second crop will be the largest since 2021. Approximately 200,000 acres of rice have already been sown, with some farmers still in the process of […]
On the occasion of the 59th death anniversary of Michael Forde, the People’s Progressive Party/ Civic (PPP/C) took the opportunity to honour his memory. Zulfikar Mustapha, the Executive Secretary of the Party, highlighted Forde’s significant contributions to democracy and freedom, making him one of the “Fallen Heroes” of the party. At the young age of […]
Residents of Berbice took a significant step towards legal ownership of their house lots in phase one of the Number 75 Village New Housing Scheme as they signed nearly 200 agreements of sale. Housing and Water Minister, Collin Croal, and Chief Executive Officer of the Central Housing and Planning Authority (CHPA), Sherwyn Greaves, led the […]