World Environmental Health Day observed in Region Two
INTERNATIONAL World Environmental Health Day was, on Friday, observed in Region Two with an exhibition aimed at raising awareness about environmental health, sanitation and the importance of using science and public health information to protect communities. The activity was held at the lawns of the Anna Regina Town Council under the theme, “Standing with Science […]
Private-sector investment credited with driving Guyana’s non-oil growth
GUYANA’S 10.1 per cent growth in the non-oil economy is being attributed in part to continued investment by small businesses and the wider private sector, as the Government seeks to diversify economic activity and build a more sustainable economy. Minister of Tourism, Industry and Commerce Carolyn Rodrigues, said the performance reflects the impact of investments […]
Sonia Noel marks 30 years of fashion, entrepreneurship and cultural advocacy
GUYANESE fashion designer, author and entrepreneur Sonia Noel’s 30th anniversary celebration reached Washington, D.C., where the Guyana Embassy hosted an event highlighting her three decades of work in fashion, entrepreneurship and the promotion of Guyanese and Caribbean culture. The September 18 event, held under the theme “Vision, Style & Purpose: 30 Years of Style, […]
Over 9,000 Guyanese to benefit from fish-cage project
MORE than 9,000 people across Regions Four, Five, Six, Seven, Nine and Ten are expected to benefit from the People’s Progressive Party Civic (PPP/C) Administration’s continued expansion of inland fisheries. This will be realised with 13 additional fish cages set to become operational during the second half of 2026, as outlined in the 2026 Mid-year […]
ERC engages Port Kaituma residents, supports MV Barima families
THE Ethnic Relations Commission (ERC) has stepped up its outreach in Region One with a stakeholder engagement involving more than 70 residents and community leaders in Port Kaituma, while providing practical assistance to families affected by the MV Barima tragedy. The engagement, held on Wednesday, September 23, at the Port Kaituma Neighbourhood Democratic Council (NDC) […]
Region Two Education Department hosts literacy exposition
SCORES of children gathered on Friday for the Department of Education Regional Literacy Unit’s exposition in Region Two, where they were exposed to an array of creative learning tools designed to make reading and writing more engaging. Regional Literacy Officer, Ronald Ragoobeer, said the Department of Education hosted the literacy exposition as part of its […]
Minister Manickchand demands improved services from Better Hope/LBI NDC
RESIDENTS of Better Hope and La Bonne Intention (LBI) have raised concerns about drainage, roads, garbage collection and communication with their Neighbourhood Democratic Council (NDC), prompting Local Government and Regional Development Minister, Priya Manickchand, to demand more responsive service delivery. The concerns were raised during a community engagement on Thursday at the Better Hope/LBI NDC […]
Power shape at the UN makes a mockery of democracy
ONE of the most atrocious things that exist in the world is the shape of power at the United Nations. This power shape is immoral, undemocratic, demonic, and calls into question countries that preach to the world that they are democratic. At the UN, five countries have veto authority over everything the UN does. These […]
174 Linden residents graduate from BIT skills training
A TOTAL of 174 residents, including 47 women, have completed technical and vocational training under the Board of Industrial Training (BIT), with the Government investing approximately $14.05 million in equipping the graduates with skills for employment and entrepreneurship. The graduates received their certificates during a ceremony at the Linden Concert Hall and School (LICHAS) on […]
New CARICOM-Canada trade report presented to Ontario business organisations
CANADIAN business organisations were recently informed about business opportunities in CARICOM countries and presented with a 15-page CARICOM-Canada Trade and Investment Report. The Report is the highlight of the 2026 edition of Caribbean Business & Travel, a business publication produced by Caribbean Signature, a Florida-based consulting, communications and training group. “We thought it was […]
