The Government of Guyana has announced plans to provide significant financial assistance to the families who tragically lost their children in the Mahdia dorm fire. Attorney General Anil Nandlall stated in an interview that this decision comes in direct response to the families’ expressed needs. Following the devastating incident at the female dormitory of Mahdia […]
In a simple ceremony held at the Boardroom of the Regional Democratic Council, the Chairman and Vice Chairman for the 18 Neighbourhood Democratic Councils (NDCs) in Region Six were sworn in on Tuesday. The 18 chairpersons and 18 vice chairpersons took the oath of office, committing to serving their respective communities to the best of […]
Gavin Lewis emerged victorious in the GTA One Guyana Open 2023, culminating with a thrilling final against Phillip Squires at the National Racquet Centre over the weekend. In a post-match interview with NCN Sport, the newly crowned champion, Gavin Lewis, shared some of the challenges he encountered during the tournament. Nevertheless, he and veteran tennis […]
The Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI) is teaming up with the Ministry of Tourism, Industry, and Commerce and GTT to host the National Small Business Week 2023. The event will take place in Georgetown, Linden, Berbice, and Essequibo. Scheduled to commence on July 22 in Georgetown and Linden, the National Small Business Week […]
The Ministry of Health is set to launch updated guidelines to combat various diseases, including diabetes and HIV. Health Minister Dr. Frank Anthony announced that the new provisions are expected to contribute to a decrease in the number of cases. By the end of this month, the Ministry of Health will launch the new guidelines […]
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, […]