By Saskia Warrick Home Affairs Minister Robeson Benn has called for significant changes within the Guyana Police Force to rebuild public trust and ensure respect and empathy towards the community. Speaking to officers, Minister Benn acknowledged the Force’s successes in reducing crime but emphasized that further improvement is necessary in how officers interact with the […]
By Saskia Warrick President Dr. Irfaan Ali today addressed a group of agriculture graduates, unveiling new government initiatives designed to foster entrepreneurship in the agricultural sector. The programs, aimed at graduates from institutions such as the University of Guyana and the Guyana School of Agriculture, are part of the Agriculture and Innovation Entrepreneurship Program (AIEP). […]
By Saskia Warrick In a tribute to the late Nationalist and prominent figure of the People’s Progressive Party, Ashton Chase, a new non-profit organization named Ashton Chase Inc. was officially launched on July 18, 2024. This date marks the first anniversary of Chase’s passing. Ashton Chase Inc. aims to honor Chase’s significant contributions to trade […]
By Samuel Gillis Minister of Agriculture, Zulfikar Mustapha, conducted a meeting with residents and farmers from Tuschen and surrounding communities in East Bank Essequibo yesterday. The engagement focused on addressing several pressing concerns raised by the local farming community. During the meeting, participants voiced issues related to land clearing and water supply. A farmer from […]
By Samuel Gillis In a distinguished event hosted by British High Commissioner to Guyana, Jane Miller, President Dr. Irfaan Ali highlighted the enduring and productive relationship between Guyana and the United Kingdom. The celebration, which took place in honor of His Majesty King Charles III’s birth anniversary, underscored the commitment of both nations to advancing […]
By Onelicia Ramsammy In response to Guyana’s alarming rate of cardiovascular disease, the “Strengthening Our Cardiovascular Advocacy (SOCA)” project was officially launched this morning at the Windjammer Hotel in Georgetown. This initiative aims to address the high incidence of heart-related deaths in the country, which has the highest rate of cardiovascular disease-related deaths in CARICOM. […]
By Tracey Liverpool Bosai Minerals is set to commence transporting bauxite using major vessels through the Demerara River to international waters, following recent approval from the Ministry of Public Works. Minister Juan Edghill announced the green light for these operations during a recent visit to Linden. The new initiative will see Bosai utilizing two self-propelled […]
By Fabiana McKlmon The Ministry of Education’s Migrant Education Support Unit has launched an English as a Second Language (ESL) camp benefiting approximately 450 migrant children aged eight to eleven. The camp, which began on July 15, aims to support the integration of migrant children into the education system by addressing language barriers. Fabiana McKlmon […]
By Delicia Janneire Immediate action has been taken to address road damage in Vriesland, Region Three, caused by heavy-laden trucks. Public Works Minister Juan Edghill visited the area this morning to discuss and resolve the issues faced by local residents. In response to recent protests by the Vriesland community, Minister Edghill has appointed Diamond Construction, […]
By Delicia Janneire Public Works Minister Juan Edghill recently met with members of the Berbice Chamber of Commerce to provide updates on the upcoming projects slated for the region. The major highlight of the meeting was the announcement that work on expanding the West Coast Berbice corridor into a four-lane road is set to commence […]