By Shawnette Fiedtkou The monthly statutory meeting of the Linden Mayor and Town Council experienced another disruption as vendors and residents from McKenzie Market interrupted proceedings. The Town Clerk, Lennox Gasper, cited safety violations as the reason for his departure from the meeting. The meeting, which commenced around 10 a.m., was briefly recessed by Mayor […]
By Saskia Warrick Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo, General Secretary of the People’s Progressive Party (PPP), has denied allegations of attacking the judiciary. He asserts that his comments are focused on concerns regarding the handling of the election fraud case and not on undermining judicial integrity. Following Dr. Jagdeo’s remarks about potential delays in the election fraud […]
By Saskia Warrick The upcoming International Business Conference is set to enhance investor confidence in Guyana’s economy, largely due to the implementation of the Single Window platform aimed at advancing digitalization. The conference, which will feature Business-to-Business meetings between international investors and local enterprises, is anticipated to draw significant attention and foster new partnerships. Dr. […]
By Samuel Gillis The government continues its commitment to youth development and skills training with a recent initiative led by Finance Minister Dr. Ashni Singh in Region Two. During a recent visit to the Anna Regina Secondary School, Dr. Singh highlighted various training programs and scholarships available to local youth. Participants were informed about opportunities […]
By Kimberly Giddings As the government nears the end of its fourth year in office, several citizens have publicly acknowledged the positive impact of various programs and policies implemented during this period. George Gravesande, who had applied for a house lot in 1979 but subsequently migrated, recently received his long-awaited property upon returning to Guyana. […]
By Royan Abrams Schools across Region Six are undergoing major renovations ahead of the new academic year starting in September. Regional Executive Officer (REO) Narindra Persaud provided an update on the progress, noting that the procurement process was handled by the Ministry of Education, with support from the Regional Democratic Council (RDC) and Ministry engineers. […]
By Kimberly Giddings A new police outpost has been set up at Bourda Market following a visit by President Irfaan Ali, addressing longstanding security concerns raised by vendors. The outpost, located at the intersection of Bourda and Orange Walk, aims to enhance safety and prevent robberies that have affected the market. Vendors at the market […]
PPP General Secretary and Vice President, Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo, has expressed confidence in the systems in place for the 2025 General and Regional Elections. In a recent press conference, Dr. Jagdeo emphasized that the electoral mechanisms overseen by the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) are robust enough to ensure a free, fair, and fraud-free election. His […]
By Fabiana Mcklmon Guyana is set to become the first country in the Caribbean to conduct human leukocyte antigen (HLA) testing for organ transplants. The announcement was made by Minister of Health, Dr. Frank Anthony, during a recent media engagement. Currently, the country sends samples for HLA testing abroad, specifically to Miami. However, the Ministry […]
By Eric Collymore The Vurlon Mills Academy is working on a program aimed at enhancing football development in interior regions of Guyana. Recognizing the need for more support for young players in these underserved areas, the academy’s founder recently shared plans to launch the initiative by the end of the year. The academy, which saw […]