PNCR-controlled City Council waives billions in taxes owed by party’s business arm
–Mayor says deal met for party to pay just $30M GEORGETOWN’S City Council has cleared the way for the People’s National Congress Reform (PNCR) to settle a multi-billion-dollar rates and taxes bill tied to its Sophia headquarters for a fraction of what is owed, with Mayor Alfred Mentore confirming the party has agreed to pay […]
Gov’t moves to prepare agriculture sector for El Niño
-farmers urged to conserve water as rainfall expected to remain below normal -Mustapha says Guyana better prepared to withstand prolonged dry conditions WATER conservation, climate-smart strategies, and collaboration were among the key ideas and tools highlighted as Guyana steps up its preparedness for the El Niño season. Monday saw fruitful discussions and information-sharing from […]
Heritage Month to showcase Indigenous culture, talent, pride –Minister Browne-Shadeek says
AMERINDIAN Heritage Month will provide another opportunity for Indigenous communities to showcase their culture, traditions and talents, as Guyana continues to see growing appreciation for its Indigenous heritage. This was according to Minister of Amerindian Affairs Sarah Browne-Shadeek on Monday evening during an interfaith ceremony held ahead of the official launch of Amerindian Heritage Month, […]
Nearly $1B spent by government on housing foundation assistance
THE People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) Government has channelled close to $1 billion into helping Guyanese lay the groundwork for their homes, Minister of Housing, Collin Croal, has revealed. The expenditure made over the past three to four years was disclosed by Croal during his appearance on the Guyana Dialogue. During the Facebook live programme, he […]
Haslington residents express interest in BIT training opportunities
FIFTY-FIVE residents of Haslington, East Coast Demerara, were engaged by the Board of Industrial Training (BIT) on Sunday, as the agency stepped up efforts to bring skills training and certification opportunities directly to communities. The outreach, held on August 30, saw BIT Chairperson, Kathy Smith; Chief Executive Officer, Richard Maughn and other members of the […]
President Ali hails ‘deep bonds of friendship’
–as Trinidad and Tobago marks 64 years of Independence PRESIDENT Irfaan Ali has extended congratulations to the Government and people of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago as the twin-island nation marks its 64th Anniversary of Independence. In a message issued on behalf of the Government and people of Guyana, President Ali said: “On behalf […]
Service delivery begins at new Housing Ministry headquarters
THE Ministry of Housing, Central Housing and Planning Authority (CH&PA), has officially commenced operations at its new headquarters, marking the start of the phased transition of departments and services to the new facility. Several key departments are now fully operational from the new location, the ministry said in a press release on Monday. These include […]
New secondary schools open in Region Seven
KARRAU Secondary in Lower Mazaruni and Issano Secondary in Middle Mazaruni officially opened on Monday, bringing improved access to quality education directly to many families, and bringing us closer to achieving universal secondary education. According to information from the Ministry of Education, Karrau is currently accommodating students from the community as well as transfers from […]
Aiden boasts sustained growth as it approaches two-year mark
IN October 2024 when the Aiden by Best Western – Midtown Hotel was officially commissioned, it was opened as a nine-storey building with a total of 144 rooms, seven executive suites and one presidential suite, a private bar and terrace, a private gym, a rooftop bar and cigar lounge, a ground floor restaurant, and […]
Minibus driver charged over fatal East Bank Essequibo crash
RAMESH Kanhai was, on Friday, charged with causing death by dangerous driving in connection with a fatal road accident on the East Bank Essequibo earlier this year. Kanhai was charged under Section 35(1) of the Motor Vehicles and Road Traffic Act, Chapter 51:02, as amended by Act No. 16 of 1998. The charge stems from […]
