By Nakasia LoganDecember 13, 2024 Efforts are underway by the Guyana Power and Light Incorporated (GPL) to restore electricity to residents along Aubrey Barker Road by tonight. The disruption, which occurred on Thursday evening, left hundreds of households in South and North Ruimveldt without power after several utility poles collapsed. According to GPL Chief Executive […]
By Tracey LiverpoolDecember 13, 2024 The Dakoura Creek Watershed Management Strategy is advancing into its critical implementation phase, with stakeholders invited to contribute to its development. A consultation, led by Water Specialist Samuel Wright, is set for Monday, December 16, at the Watooka Guest House in Linden. The Dakoura Creek, located on the western sub-section […]
By Tracey LiverpoolDecember 13, 2024 The Bamia Nursery and Primary Schools brought the Christmas spirit to life on Thursday evening with their inaugural tree-lighting ceremony held on the school compound. Organized by the Bamia Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) Committee, the event was inspired by Teacher Lorna, who proposed the idea of celebrating the holiday with a […]
By Josiah WilliamsDecember 13, 2024 The People’s National Congress Reform (PNCR) is actively engaging in coalition talks with other political parties as it prepares for the 2025 general and regional elections. Opposition Leader Aubrey Norton confirmed these developments during a press conference, stating that the party has held discussions with several groups, including the Alliance […]
By Josiah WilliamsDecember 13, 2024 The Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI) marked its 135th anniversary at its annual awards ceremony on Thursday, emphasizing the need for a cultural shift and shared responsibility among government, the private sector, and citizens to ensure sustainable development. Minister within the Ministry of Public Works, Deodat Indar, delivering […]
By Josiah WilliamsDecember 13, 2024 Charity, located in Region Two, is set to be transformed into a significant export hub with the construction of a state-of-the-art, one-billion-dollar port facility. The announcement was made by President Irfaan Ali during an outreach to Charity residents on Thursday. The port facility, part of a broader development vision for […]
By Celestine ChaconDecember 13, 2024 Residents of Ituni and Amelia’s Ward in Linden, Region Ten, have benefitted from the Ministry of Human Services and Social Security’s Eye-Care Program, receiving over 100 pairs of spectacles during a recent outreach. The initiative is part of the Ministry’s broader effort to improve the quality of life for citizens […]
By Celestine ChaconDecember 13, 2024 The People’s Progressive Party (PPP) has pushed back against recent criticisms from the opposition APNU/AFC regarding the Diamond Ball charity event hosted by First Lady Arya Ali. The opposition alleged that taxpayer money was used to fund the high-profile event, but PPP General Secretary Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo dismissed these claims. […]
By Celestine ChaconDecember 13, 2024 Vice President and General Secretary of the People’s Progressive Party (PPP), Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo, has dismissed allegations from the Alliance for Change (AFC) that Guyana’s mining sector is suffering from “Dutch Disease.” The AFC’s press release accused the government of reducing environmental safeguards and claimed the sector is in decline. […]
By Tyriq WaltersDecember 12, 2024 Youth Basketball Guyana (YBG) has announced that the much-anticipated Titan Bowl 13 and Tertiary Knockout tournaments will now tip off on Friday, December 13, and conclude on Monday, December 16. The rescheduling came at the request of the National Sports Commission to allow the One Guyana Futsal tournament to wrap […]