By Kimberly GiddingsDecember 12, 2024 The Regional Democratic Council of Region Six kicked off the holiday season with its Annual Christmas Village Light-Up and Toy Distribution on Wednesday at the New Amsterdam Recreational Park. The festive event drew thousands of residents from across the region. Dr. Ashni Singh, Minister within the Office of the President […]
By Jacquey BourneDecember 12, 2024 Plans to install an automated teller machine (ATM) at the Wismar Market are moving forward with construction expected to start shortly after the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Citizens Bank Guyana Limited. The long-awaited project, which was first committed to by Banks DIH and Citizens Bank in […]
By Celestine ChaconDecember 12, 2024 The Ministry of Education is urging students to exercise caution in their use of digital devices, following a rise in cases involving the sharing of explicit photos and videos among schoolchildren. Education Minister Priya Manickchand has expressed concern over the trend, particularly among female students, and emphasized the emotional distress […]
By Celestine ChaconDecember 11, 2024 Eighty-two students have successfully completed the Ministry of Health’s Clinical and Technical Training program, bolstering Guyana’s healthcare workforce. The graduation ceremony took place at the Atlantic Ballroom, Pegasus Suites. The graduates included 25 X-ray technicians, 28 Environmental Health Assistants, 16 Dentex professionals, and 13 Pharmacy Assistants. Two students from the […]
By Tracey LiverpoolDecember 11, 2024 The Ministry of Human Services and Social Security, in collaboration with the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), has inaugurated the first youth-friendly facility in Region Ten, the Youth Vibe Space, located at Block 22, Linden. The facility, officially opened on Monday by Human Services Minister Dr. Vindhya Persaud, is designed […]
December 11, 2024 The Guyana Squash Association (GSA) is set to host its final tournament of the year, the One Guyana President’s Cup, from December 12 to 21 at the National Racquet Centre on Woolford Avenue. This ten-day event will feature 12 categories, with over 50 players competing in junior, senior, and doubles divisions. More […]
By Saskia WarrickDecember 11, 2024 The arrival of Guyana’s second power ship is poised to significantly enhance the reliability of the country’s electricity grid, providing much-needed stability until the Gas-to-Energy project becomes operational. The power ship, expected to be fully integrated into the national grid before Christmas, will supply an additional 75 megawatts of power. […]
By Saskia WarrickDecember 11, 2024 Efforts to connect Guyana’s second power ship to the national grid are progressing steadily, with the project expected to be completed before Christmas. The ship is currently docked at the Ruimveldt Sugar Terminal, where a 3.9-kilometer double-circuit 69 KV transmission line is under construction. This line will link the vessel […]
By Nakasia LoganDecember 11, 2024 The Ministry of Human Services and Social Security has announced a new initiative to revolutionize early childhood care in Guyana, including the establishment of two government-funded day and night care centers. These facilities will serve as models for child care and early childhood education across the country. The centers, expected […]
By Nakasia LoganDecember 11, 2024 The Government of Guyana, through the Ministry of Housing and Water, has regularized between 1,200 and 1,500 squatters since taking office in 2020, according to Housing and Water Minister Collin Croal. Speaking to the media, Minister Croal outlined the government’s approach to addressing squatting, which includes either relocating squatters to […]