October 18, 2024 The Private Sector Commission (PSC) has expressed strong support for the government’s efforts to promote inclusivity and transparency in its one-off cash grant initiative. The program, designed to provide $100,000 to approximately 600,000 citizens, aims to enhance financial equity and stimulate economic activity. According to the PSC, this initiative will have a […]
October 18, 2024 The Ministry of Home Affairs is preparing to implement urgent measures to address the rising number of road fatalities in Guyana. Despite a decline in overall traffic accidents, the increase in fatal outcomes has prompted immediate action from the government. Minister Robeson Benn highlighted the pressing need for interventions ahead of Road […]
October 18, 2024 As part of Agriculture Month celebrations, Region Ten’s Agriculture Department held its fifth Open Day and Agro Processors Expo on Friday at the Christianburg Office Compound. The event aimed to highlight the talents of agro-processors and showcase the department’s advancements. Regional Agricultural Officer, Deryck Collins, emphasized the importance of recognizing local agro-processors, […]
October 18, 2024 The National Communications Network (NCN) and the wider community are mourning the loss of Franklin Langhorne, affectionately known as Sir Langhorne, who passed away on Thursday. A respected educator and broadcaster, Mr. Langhorne dedicated over three decades to education and media, leaving a profound impact on many lives. Beginning his career in […]
October 18, 2024 Seventy-four residents of Belle Vue, Region Three, were provided with spectacles on Thursday as part of the government’s ongoing Eye Testing and Spectacles Voucher program. The initiative, led by the Ministry of Human Services and Social Security, aims to improve the quality of life for vulnerable populations by addressing their vision needs. […]
October 18, 2024 The Suriname Guyana Chamber of Commerce (SGCC) and the Ghana Chamber of Commerce in Guyana (GCCG) have formalized a partnership to enhance investments and development in Guyana. This collaboration was sealed through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) during the International Business Conference 2024. The partnership aims to leverage Ghana’s […]
October 18, 2024 The inaugural International Business Conference (IBC) hosted by the Guyana Office for Investment (Go-Invest) successfully captured the attention of global investors, according to Senior Director of Investment, John Edghill. Speaking on the final day of the conference, Edghill reflected on the event’s success in fostering discussions and generating interest in investments for […]
October 18, 2024 Hundreds of young people gathered at the Watooka Guest House in Linden for the first Job Fair hosted by ProChant Guyana, a Government of Guyana initiative. This event, part of a pilot project aimed at increasing youth employability, was supported by a $12.6 million government investment. Site Manager of ProChant Guyana, Candacy […]
October 18, 2024 Residents of Matthews Ridge in Region One can now enjoy smoother and more convenient travel with the completion of 3.3 kilometers of internal roads. This road project, a promise made by President Irfaan Ali, is part of ongoing efforts to improve infrastructure in the community. Sharon Phillips, Chairperson of the Matthews Ridge […]
October 18, 2024 The second Destination Guyana Now Business and Investment Conference has commenced at the Guyana Marriott, under the theme “Engage, Invest, Collaborate.” The event, running through Monday, October 21, aims to create opportunities for business collaboration, networking, and investment between local and international partners. During the opening ceremony, Komal Singh, Chairman of the […]