THE Government of Guyana will be reinstating the electrification programme in an effort to bridge the gap that exists between hinterland and coastal communities. “This PPP/C government will continue to work with all communities, with all people, with all villages, with all leaders to ensure that we seek to implement and plug wherever there are…
–LCDS emphasises need for electric vehicle industry AS Guyana positions itself for a sustainable future, Guyanese will have to be properly trained how to function in a low-carbon economy. This is outlined in the government’s expanded Low-Carbon Development Strategy (LCDS), which points to the importance of education, and the need for academic institutions to build…
THE Amerindian Village of Katoonarib, located in South Central Rupununi (Region Nine), is now receiving improved access to potable water, following the completion of a water supply system undertaken by the Guyana Water Incorporated (GWI). The system was officially commissioned on Saturday by Minister within the Ministry of Housing and Water Susan Rodrigues. Close to…
EVEN as the coronavirus pandemic continues to suffocate the global tourism industry, many are still lining up to invest in Guyana’s potential, whilst responding to the country’s need for more accommodation facilities to support the projected influx of visitors. Interested in joining the list of investors is Blue Bridge Incorporated, a company that wants to…
–children hospitalised for bacterial infection of skin –Gov’t provides emergency aid THE Guyana Government on Saturday rushed emergency aid to Venezuelan migrants who were found to be living in poor conditions at Anabisi, Port Kaituma, North West District, in Region One. However, a ministerial team comprising doctors did not find cases of starvation within the…
Some 20 Venezuelan children who were found sick and malnourished at Anabisi, Port Kaituma in the North West District of Region One (Barima- Waini) received immediate medical attention on Saturday. This is part of a string of relief efforts being provided to vulnerable indigenous migrants who have settled in the community. According to a report…
– quick action by fire service saves DPP’s office – Min. Benn says recent fires could be politically motivated THE Guyana Police Force suffered another massive blow on Saturday after a fire of unknown origin completely destroyed the Office of Professional Responsibility (OPR) which is housed at Police Headquarters, Eve Leary, Kingston, Georgetown, but quick…
By Shikema Dey shikema@newsroom.gy World-class brands continue to show interest in Guyana’s growing market and the Whirlpool Corporation is the newest on the list. Considered a household name in home appliances, the Whirlpool Corporation has teamed up with Bpi Guyana Inc. making it the sole authorised dealer of Whirlpool products in the country. Bpi on…
A group of indigenous families was discovered with malnourised children on Friday in a remote village in Guyana’s Barima-Waini region, close to one of the bordering communities with Venezuela. Most of the persons in the group which includes mostly small children and their mothers, is believed to be from an indigenous village in Venezuela. Many…
Lewis Hamilton set a blistering pace to take pole position for the Qatar Grand Prix by nearly half a second. Red Bull’s Max Verstappen, 14 points ahead of Hamilton in the title race, was 0.455 seconds behind in second. Hamilton’s team-mate Valtteri Bottas was third, 0.196secs behind Verstappen with Alpha Tauri’s Pierre Gasly fourth ahead…
