‘Be patient’- Citizens urged as another 1,000 get house lots on ECD corridor
Though thousands have already been distributed, another 1,000 persons on Wednesday received their house lots on the East Coast of Demerara as the Ministry of Housing and Water ramps up its ‘Dream Realised’ initiative.
The house lots were…
Tourism Ministry helping 20 indigenous villages build community enterprises
Twenty indigenous communities are now supported by the Ministry of Tourism, Industry and Commerce in building community enterprises across the country. This was revealed by Minister of Tourism, Industry and Commerce, Oneidge Walrond, while…
Guyana, Ghanaian companies to construct ship repair, maintenance facility
PMD Offshore Limited, a Ghanaian dry docking and ship repair entity and Guyana Port Inc, a ship repair and dry-docking entity in Guyana have formed Demerara Docks Inc, a joint venture company that will build a new world-class and…
Edinburg taxi driver remanded for possession of narcotics
Days after he was arrested, a 53-year-old taxi driver was on Wednesday remanded to prison after he denied having 22 kilograms of cannabis in his possession.
Eusi Wilson, a resident of Edinburg, East Bank Berbice appeared before Chief…
Focus on miners, loggers as memorandum inked to eliminate malaria by 2030
In a bid to ensure early diagnosis and increase compliance among miners and loggers, the Ministry of Health on Wednesday signed a Memorandum of Cooperation (MoC) to tackle the mosquito-borne disease malaria.
The agreement was inked…
GPHC urging families to collect discharged patients to help with bed space constraints
See the full statement issued below:
The Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) has observed a concerning trend in the occupancy of bed space within its facilities. Over recent months, there has been a noticeable increase in the…
Usain Bolt unveiled as T20 World Cup 2024 ambassador
Usain Bolt, the fastest man on earth and a cricketer in his youth, has been unveiled as the ambassador of the 2024 men's T20 World Cup, to be played in the West Indies and the USA in June.
"Coming from the Caribbean where cricket is a…
The Shackles of Abuse: Maria’s story of resilience instead of resignation
But Maria's story is not one of resignation; it is a testament to her resilience and determination to break free from the shackles of abuse. With the help of courageous neighbours who intervened, Maria bravely took a stand against her…
Chicken ‘n’ Burger Delight to introduce plant-based chicken soon
Chicken ‘n’ Burger Delight (CnBD), a popular local fast food chain in the Guyana, is making a bold move to cater to the growing demand for plant-based options. Recently, the company announced that it will be introducing plant-based chicken;…
No new speedboat fares approved
Speedboat owners and operators serving the routes of Vreed-en-hoop, Parika, Bartica, and Supenaam have been sternly reminded by the government that any unauthorized fare increases will not be tolerated.
Minister of Public Works Bishop…