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Assessment finds minimal impacts from Whiptail project as public consultations continue

September 3, 2023

AFTER considerable public consultation and expert assessment, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently published the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) for ExxonMobil Guyana’s sixth Stabroek Block development, Whiptail. The report,

Sugar severance and Ramjattan’s deceit

Michael Younge -

September 3, 2023

This past week, we witnessed sugar workers from Albion and Blairmont Estates striking and calling on the government for some severance payment which they believe they are owed. Some

Programme launched to help tackle diabetes, hypertension

Cindy Parkinson-Chowbay -

September 3, 2023

WITH the aim of reducing the prevalence of chronic conditions such as diabetes and hypertension, the Roraima Learning Trust Inc., funded by the Greater Guyana Initiative (GGI), launched their

STARR contributes to national clean-up campaign

Staff Reporter -

September 3, 2023

STARR Computers, a local community-driven organisation, has contributed to the National Clean-Up Campaign by donating 100 cases of bottled water. The donation aims to support the ongoing efforts to

Child labour at ‘critical moment’ as more pushed into work – ILO

Staff Reporter -

September 3, 2023

THE future of millions of children is at risk as growing numbers are pulled out of school and into work, the head of the United Nations’ labour body has

Amerindian communities get over 1,200 electronic tablets to access GOAL programmes

Staff Reporter -

September 3, 2023

AS the government continues to demonstrate its commitment to the development of indigenous communities and improving the lives of Amerindians countrywide, Finance Minister. Dr. Ashni Singh on Friday handed

Three GuySuCo grinding estates surpass weekly production targets

Staff Reporter -

September 3, 2023

THE Guyana Sugar Corporation (GuySuCo) has reported that all three of its grinding estates have surpassed their weekly production targets during the week ending September 2, 2023. According to

150 persons from indigenous communities to engage in training for ‘Agri’ expansion

Staff Reporter -

September 3, 2023

TO further support the agricultural works ongoing in the hinterland, 150 persons from various indigenous communities will undergo training in different areas. This is according to President Dr. Irfaan

Bio-fortified rice harvested in Region Six to bring relief to farmers

Staff Reporter -

September 3, 2023

WHILE increasing food production in the agricultural sector is in line with plans to be sustainable and resilient, the bio-fortified rice variety with nutritionally enhanced zinc, which is anticipated

Free and fair elections must be a right and not a privilege

Staff Reporter -

September 3, 2023

Dear Editor, Following Guyana’s March 2, 2020, General and Regional Elections, August 2, 2020 marks approximately 60 per cent of the People’s Progressive Party’s (PPP/C) term of office. The

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