By Delicia Janneire Residents and commuters using the Ogle Airport Access Road between the Rupert Craig Highway and the Railway Embankment should prepare for a two-month road closure starting tomorrow, August 23. The closure is necessary to facilitate road widening works carried out by the Ministry of Public Works. Minister of Public Works, Juan Edghill, […]
By Delicia Janneire In a gesture underscoring his administration’s commitment to Guyana’s indigenous communities, President Irfaan Ali hosted a dinner at State House on the evening of Aug 22, 2024. The event was part of the closing activities of the National Toshaos Council (NTC) Conference. During the dinner, President Ali highlighted his government’s significant investments […]
By Shannon Totaram The non-profit organization “Caring for Others” has continued its commitment to community support with a recent Back to School Footwear distribution event. Held at the Coomacka Center ground, the initiative saw over 200 individuals receive new pairs of footwear in preparation for the upcoming school year. The event aimed to ease the […]
By Shannon Totaram Kaidon Persaud, a standout athlete from Linden, has been selected to represent Guyana at the upcoming World U-20 Athletics Championships, which will be held in Lima, Peru. As the only athlete from Linden on the national team, Persaud will compete in both the men’s mixed and 4×400-meter relay events. Persaud, who previously […]
By Saskia Warrick In a significant boost for the education sector, teachers in Guyana will see a 27% increase in their salaries over the next three years, along with several additional incentives. This agreement was formalized today between the Ministry of Education and the Guyana Teachers Union (GTU). Under the new agreement, teachers will receive: […]
By Saskia Warrick In a significant move to sustainably manage and grow the extractive industries, the Government of Guyana has signed a $1.9 million US dollar contract with the US-based company, Global Venture Consulting Inc. The contract aims to enhance mineral mapping efforts across key mining districts in the country. The mineral mapping project will […]
By Saskia Warrick The local poultry industry is experiencing a significant boost with the introduction of Black Giant Chickens, a development that is making waves across Guyana. Agriculture Minister Zulfikar Mustapha shared updates on the progress of this initiative, highlighting its positive impact on both the economy and vulnerable groups. According to Minister Mustapha, over […]
By Royan Abrams Region Six is celebrating its top performers from the recent CSEC exams, with three outstanding students leading the way. Sohail Mohamad, Chitra Ramdihal, and Nyadesh Seecoomarie have excelled academically and are now setting their sights on ambitious futures. Seventeen-year-old Sohail Mohamad from Goed Banana Land, East Canje, and a student at New […]
By Shannon Totaram Plans are underway to reintroduce netball in Region Ten, with the Guyana Netball Association (GNA) leading the efforts. Ailene Bowman, President of the GNA, recently met with local sports officials in Linden to discuss the revival of the sport in the region. During the meeting, several strategies were outlined for the re-launch, […]
By Nakasia Logan A devastating fire early this morning has left a family of six homeless and their business in ruins at Lot 22, Block 12, Non Pariel, East Coast Demerara. The blaze destroyed their home and their pillow and furniture factory, leaving them in urgent need of assistance. The family, which includes Amesha Jangber, […]