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 […]
In a significant move to empower local entrepreneurs, 400 residents of Region Ten, including Linden and Riverain communities, have been awarded small business grants under the Sustainable Livelihood and Entrepreneurial Development (SLED) program. This initiative is designed to stimulate economic growth and support the expansion of existing businesses. Recipients expressed their gratitude for the grants, […]
Culinary tourism in Linden receives a significant boost with the inauguration of Heavenly Treats Bistro on Republic Avenue. The restaurant, owned by young entrepreneurs Tomasha Nestor and Keithley Wilson, aims to provide a unique dining experience with both indoor and outdoor seating. Tomasha Nestor, co-owner of Heavenly Treats Bistro, shared her journey, explaining that the […]
The University of Guyana Student’s Society (UGSS) internship project, facilitated through President Irfaan Ali’s Agriculture and Innovation Entrepreneurship Programme (AIEP), is proving to be a success. UGSS President Shaquan Gill reports that approximately 20 students have gained practical agricultural skills for commercial purposes through this initiative. The AIEP, conceptualized two years ago, aims to encourage […]
The Minister of Education, Priya Manickchand, officially inaugurated the newly constructed Haslington Nursery School, located in Region Four on the East Coast of Demerara. The construction of the state-of-the-art school, which now accommodates 60 students, cost a total of twenty-eight million, one hundred and twenty-nine thousand dollars. Minister Manickchand emphasized the government’s commitment to investing […]
Vice President Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo has lauded the impact of the government’s strategic investment programme on the country’s infrastructure and economy. Speaking at the opening of the West Central Mall in Region 3, Dr. Jagdeo emphasized that the government’s economic philosophy is designed to benefit every citizen. Since assuming office in 2020, the government has […]
President Dr. Irfaan Ali hosted the “Heroes Come in All Types 2.0” blood drive at State House today, continuing the tradition of supporting the National Blood Transfusion Services. The event was organized by the Rotary Club of Georgetown in partnership with the Rotaract Club of Georgetown and the Rotaract Club of the University of Guyana. […]
Residents of Region 3 are in for a treat as the brand-new West Central Mall opens its doors, offering a modern shopping and entertainment experience that is set to significantly boost the ongoing development of the region. With 84 diverse businesses and standout attractions such as the upscale restaurant “Atlantis,” a spacious 1,200-square-foot indoor children’s […]