Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo, General Secretary of the People’s Progressive Party (PPP/C), has expressed concern over the Opposition’s lack of responsiveness to government invitations and responsibilities. He accused the Opposition of not fulfilling their mandate to the people, citing their handling of the Petroleum Activities Bill and the Natural Resources Fund Public Accountability and Oversight Committee. […]
Georgetown Chamber of Commerce & Industry (GCCI) hosted a Networking Cocktail event aimed at fostering collaboration and connections among entrepreneurs to boost their businesses. The event was organized as part of the Chamber’s observance of National Small Business Week. Under the theme “Strategic Collaboration for Success,” the Networking Cocktail event served as a platform for […]
In a joint effort, ExxonMobil and Family Awareness Consciousness Together (FACT), a local non-governmental organization, hosted a summer camp that benefited over 100 children and adolescents in Corriverton, Berbice. The program, which received a generous contribution of $30 million, focused on empowering the youth through various subjects, including science, robotics, and mathematics. ExxonMobil’s Community Relations […]
Participants of the recently concluded Speaker’s National Youth Debating competition have been offered apprenticeship opportunities to further nurture their talents and skills. The apprenticeship program was announced by Hon. Charles Ramson, Minister of Culture, Youth, and Sport, during the competition’s closing ceremony and awards. Impressed by the outstanding performances and enthusiasm demonstrated by the participants, […]
The National Communications Network (NCN) is set to host the second season of its popular summer programme, “Budding Broadcaster,” aimed at children between the ages of seven and twelve. The five-day camp will commence on August 14, with the objective of inspiring and nurturing young talents interested in pursuing careers in communications. The programme offers […]
President Dr. Irfaan Ali is scheduled to pay a state visit to China later this month to strengthen bilateral ties between the two nations. Although the exact date of the visit has not been announced, Dr. Ali confirmed that discussions will cover both new and existing areas of cooperation. One of the main topics on […]
The Government of Guyana has announced plans to provide significant financial assistance to the families who tragically lost their children in the Mahdia dorm fire. Attorney General Anil Nandlall stated in an interview that this decision comes in direct response to the families’ expressed needs. Following the devastating incident at the female dormitory of Mahdia […]
The Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI) is teaming up with the Ministry of Tourism, Industry, and Commerce and GTT to host the National Small Business Week 2023. The event will take place in Georgetown, Linden, Berbice, and Essequibo. Scheduled to commence on July 22 in Georgetown and Linden, the National Small Business Week […]
Good Hope and Lusignan, East Coast of Demerara, witnessed a significant improvement in living conditions for four low-income families as they received keys to their new two-bedroom core homes. The homes were officially handed over by Minister within the Ministry of Housing and Water, Susan Rodrigues. These homes were built under the Adequate Housing and […]
The Region Four leg of the National Science Fair 2023 saw active participation from both public and private schools, with projects targeting critical sectors like food security and land surveying, among others. One of the notable projects at the science fair was presented by Hope Secondary School, which focused on aquaponics to address food security […]