adminWest Coast Berbice man dies after being hit by lorry
-by Kyler Rollins A 30-year-old construction worker from Number Five Village, West Coast Berbice, is dead following a collision with a motor lorry last Saturday. Dead is Steve McAlmont of…
Guyana crowns new pageant royalty
– Under ‘Echoes of Paradise’ -by Jordan Alkins The National Cultural Centre was transformed into a tropical showcase of culture, creativity and confidence last night, as the Miss Guyana Princess Pageant…
Local gold jewelry on course to reach new heights -veteran jeweler and technical consultant
-by Jarryl Bryan A movement is growing across economic sectors, where more emphasis is being put on value-added production rather than just raw exports. It is no different in the…
Min. Ally engages PLWDs on opportunities through Guyana Development Bank
-by Kyler Rollins Persons living with disabilities have been assured of their access to the benefits of the soon-to-be-launched Guyana Development Bank, following a recent engagement with Minister of Public…
GAWU calls for mechanisation, shift in work attitudes
– amid labour shortage -by Celestine Chacon As Guyana’s economy continues to expand, a shortage of labour is being felt across several sectors, including the sugar industry which is facing challenges in attracting and retaining…
Empowering PLWDs through skills training
-by Shamiah Grant More Persons Living With Disabilities are being empowered through skill training programmes offered by the Ministry of Human Services and Social Security. Among them is Grace Beverly Goodridge, who despite being…
Government mulls permanent farmers’ markets
– across Guyana -by David Clarke Government is considering setting up permanent farmers’ markets across Guyana as part of efforts to tackle rising food prices and give farmers more direct access to consumers.…
First cohort graduates from National Defence Institute
Thirteen officers have graduated from the inaugural Certificate in Defence Studies programme of the National Defence Institute, with Government stressing the need to strengthen Guyana’s capacity to defend its sovereignty. …
Use the court to combat wrongful allegations – Pres. Ali
-by NaAsia Bristol President Irfaan Ali says people who believe they have been wrongfully maligned should use the courts to establish the facts. This matter was raised during a recent press conference…
Reg. 6 farmers benefit from over 5000 citrus plants
-by Kyler Rollins Farmers of East Bank Berbice today received a much-needed boost as Minister of Agriculture Zulfikar Mustapha distributed over 5,000 citrus plants, along with fertilizer to farmers. The distribution…
