Guyana

—President Ali tells Karrau residents, highlights government’s plans for key sectors PRESIDENT Dr. Irfaan Ali has reaffirmed his government’s commitment to community-driven development, telling residents of Karrau Village, Region Seven that they will play a central role in shaping their own future as major investments continue across the hinterland. […]

  KEY government services that were once out of reach for citizens across Region Seven (Cuyuni-Mazaruni) will soon be available with the imminent launch of the government’s service centre. This was announced by President Dr. Irfaan Ali on Sunday during a Cabinet outreach where he told hundreds of residents at Karrau Village that the centre

— discussions ongoing with Philippines, India   THE Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) is intensifying efforts to address staffing shortages, particularly within its nursing service, through a combination of local training initiatives and international recruitment. Chief Executive Officer Robbie Rambarran said the institution has been engaging […]

RESIDENTS of hinterland and Amerindian communities will soon have direct access to soft loans and other business support through the Guyana Development Bank, President, Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali announced on Sunday. Addressing residents in Karrau Village, Region Seven, President Ali reaffirmed that the bank is designed to support community-driven development, […]

  AS part of the government’s ongoing on-the-ground approach to community engagement, Prime Minister, Brigadier (Ret’d) Mark Phillips, on Sunday, met with residents and village representatives of Imbaimadai and surrounding communities in Region Seven to listen to their concerns and discuss areas for further support. Prime Minister Phillips was […]

  RESIDENTS of Barabina Hill in Region One are now enjoying easier travel and improved connectivity following the completion of a major road upgrade in the community. Some 1.4 kilometres of road were transformed from laterite to concrete roadway. In the past, the laterite road posed great challenges for residents, particularly during heavy rainfall. […]

RESIDENTS of Jawalla in Region Seven will benefit from an $8 million investment in youth, culture and sports development following commitments made during a government outreach in the community on Sunday. The Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport pledged $7 million to support cultural and sporting activities, while the Ministry of Natural Resources will […]

A YOUNG pregnant woman and her partner are feared drowned after they disappeared while swimming at Unity Beach, East Coast Demerara, on Sunday afternoon. Missing are 20-year-old Loydicia Waldron, known as “Loyda”, a sales assistant of Victoria Village, East Coast Demerara, and her partner, 31-year-old Special Constable Andri Francis, called “Bobby”, […]

  KARRAU resident Vernie Bristol has praised the Government of Guyana and local leadership for what she has described as remarkable development in the community, highlighting the new educational, technological, and agricultural facilities that are serving those living in the remote Region Seven village. Speaking at a recent community engagement, Bristol […]

-Prem Ramsaywack highlights his innovative, resilient, entrepreneurial spirit   IN the quiet agricultural community of Number 46 Village, Corentyne, Berbice, a young farmer is steadily transforming his passion for livestock into a model of innovation, resilience, and agricultural entrepreneurship. At only 25 years old, Prem Ramsaywack has emerged as one of […]

Guyanese fashion designer, entrepreneur, author, and philanthropist Sonia Noel is inviting emerging designers from around the world to step boldly into their purpose through Designers’ Quest, one of the signature events commemorating her 30th anniversary in the fashion industry. Designers’ Quest is a global search for creative talent and will provide […]

In observance of World Otter Day which was observed on Friday, EMC Foundation, in collaboration with the Protected Areas Trust (PAT) hosted a panel discussion aimed at fostering dialogue, collaboration and partnerships needed to support long-term conservation impact. The panel discussion focused on the conservation of the Giant River Otter in Guyana and […]

As part of the Government of Guyana’s continuous commitment to expanding healthcare infrastructure across the hinterland, the Health Ministry on Saturday handed over a state-of-the-art water ambulance to the tune of 24.8 million to the regional administration of Region Seven (Cuyuni-Mazaruni). The vessel is specifically designated to serve the residents […]

A traffic rank attached to Regional Police Division No. 3 is battling for his life after he was reportedly struck off his motorcycle by a turning motorcar along the Hague Public Road, West Coast Demerara (WCD) on Sunday. Based on reports received, the accident involved the Force’s motorcycle bearing registration number CR 6252 and a The post Traffic rank […]

A 20-year-old Venezuelan construction worker from Zeelugt, East Bank Essequibo (EBD) is now nursing a gunshot injury following a shooting incident at Parika on Saturday evening. Based on reports received, a 62-year-old farmer from Parika, EBE claimed that he was at home when he heard a sound coming from his front door. As such, the The post Venezuelan […]