Works are expected to commence within the next week to replace the century-old pipes of the Guyana Water Incorporated’s (GWI) Georgetown transmission system. This venture is expected to cost some $1 billion. While this will be done, temporary measures are being put in place to minimise any possible inconvenience to…
Vice President Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo issued a stern caution to Guyanese on Thursday about a series of online scams that are using the likenesses of prominent political figures to deceive the public. Speaking at a press conference, Jagdeo urged citizens to be vigilant and avoid falling victim to these fraudulent…
See below the full release from the Ministry of Finance: During his presentation today at the ongoing 2024 National Toshaos Council (NTC) Conference at the Arthur Chung Conference Centre (ACCC), Senior Minister in the Office of the President with Responsibility for Finance and the Public Service, Dr. Ashni Singh explained…
Miners in Guyana are being urged to make safety a priority, especially at nights when monitoring activities may be limited. Natural Resources Minister Vickram Bharrat made the call in the context of the recent accident at St. Elizabeth Backdam, Potaro, Region Eight, where two miners – Sherwayne Joseph and Imran…
The future of mining in Guyana, especially at a large-scale level, is bright for Guyana, Minister of Natural Resources Vickram Bharrat highlighted on Wednesday. This is especially so in Region 10 where bauxite has been making a notable turnaround, creating more employment for persons there. The manganese company, too, in…
A protracted negotiation between the Guyana Teachers’ Union (GTU) and the Ministry of Education concluded successfully on Wednesday, culminating in an agreement that will increase teachers’ salaries and provide other benefits. However, the achievement has been overshadowed by comments from the political opposition which Vice President Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo believes…
The coverage by two dailies of the National Toshaos Council (NTC) Conference ongoing at the Arthur Chung Conference Center from August 19 to August 23, was criticised by Vice President Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo for what he describes as a distortion of the outcomes. Jagdeo spoke on Thursday at a press…
Grenada is sending a delegation to Guyana next week in a bid to improve trading relations between the two Caribbean Community (CARICOM) countries, Prime Minister Dickon Mitchell announced yesterday. Mitchell, who is also the current chairman of the 15-member regional integration movement, said that a team from the Tourism Economic…
In a display of academic prowess, Pradesh Dwarka, a student from Anna Regina Secondary School, has secured a coveted spot among Guyana’s top three students for this year’s Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) Examination. But it wasn’t just ambition that drove Dwarka to this extraordinary feat. His unique motivation was…
Guyanese squash legend Nicolette Fernandes has added another title to her impressive resume, winning the women’s 40+ category at the World Squash Federation Masters tournament in the Netherlands. Fernandes, who previously won the women’s 35+ title in 2022, remained undefeated throughout this year’s tournament. Her victory over Samantha Teran in…
