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 […]
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 […]