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 […]
Regional Health Officers (RHOs) in Guyana have been tasked with conducting assessments of their respective primary healthcare systems. Health Minister Dr. Frank Anthony announced this initiative with the aim of addressing regional health needs and challenges more effectively and enhancing service delivery. The assessments will help identify and understand various issues plaguing the healthcare system, […]
The Guyana Police Force (GPF) is taking significant steps towards modernizing its operations by considering the establishment of an air wing. Acting Police Commissioner Clifton Hicken made this announcement during the force’s 184th Anniversary Award Ceremony, held at the Police Officer’s Mess Eve Leary on Thursday. To support the creation of the air wing within […]
Residents of Berbice took a significant step towards legal ownership of their house lots in phase one of the Number 75 Village New Housing Scheme as they signed nearly 200 agreements of sale. Housing and Water Minister, Collin Croal, and Chief Executive Officer of the Central Housing and Planning Authority (CHPA), Sherwyn Greaves, led the […]
The Acme Housing Scheme in Vergenoegen, East Bank Essequibo, witnessed a momentous occasion as 49 families were granted land titles, providing them with peace of mind and the security of tenure. President Dr. Irfaan Ali personally handed over the titles during a ceremony on Friday afternoon. The house lots distributed in the Acme Housing Scheme […]
Linden’s young entrepreneur and sports enthusiast, Jevon Ross, is teaming up with the Region Ten Tourism Committee to host an exciting novelty road race along the Winifred Gaskin Highway on the Wismar shore. The event aims to encourage business owners to actively participate in their community’s development while promoting their businesses. The race will feature […]
The SME Investment Conference commenced on Friday at the Police training center in Georgetown, running from today, July 14 to Sunday, July 16. Organized by the ‘Together We Win Business Network’, this three-day event focuses on empowering Small and Medium-sized entrepreneurs by providing guidance on business growth and overcoming challenges. Marlon Joseph, the CEO, and […]
Young entrepreneurs are gearing up for a promising opportunity to showcase their businesses at the upcoming “Youths in Business” Expo, slated for August 6. The event is being organized by Leanna Cummings, a local business owner, and her dedicated team. As the coordinator of the expo, Leanna Cummings shared with NCN Guyana that the inspiration […]