The youths of Region Nine are now better educated on how to tackle climate change as the Three-day Youth Forum which was implemented by the Regional Democratic Council (RDC) came to an end. The forum which was officially opened by Minister of Local Government and Regional Development, Sonia Parag saw a young person from each […]
The Public Service Commission (PSC) has cleared a backlog of more than 300 issues that were pending prior to it taking office in July of 2023. This was disclosed by PSC Chairman Manniram Prashad while speaking recently, at the launch of the Public/Police Service Commission Website. “Within a mere six months, the commission successfully cleared […]
St Ignatius village in Region Nine is currently experiencing significant development, as over $20 million in projects were last Monday commissioned by Minister of Amerindian Affairs, Pauline Sukhai. The projects were funded by the Carbon Credit and Presidential Grant (PG) programmes which are all being distributed by the government. These programmes are to help the […]
Construction of a massive drainage and irrigation structure, similar to the Hope Canal on the East Coast Demerara, is slated to commence in the next six weeks in Region Six (East Berbice-Corentyne) This was according to President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali. When fully operationalised, the massive structure will address a long-term problem in the East […]
Recognizing that traditional sectors such as sugar are highly integrated into Region Six’s economic environment, the government is making another 5000 hectares of land available at the Skeldon Sugar Estate, East Berbice-Corentyne. His Excellency Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali made the announcement as he addressed an audience gathered for the formal opening of Republic Bank’s $1.2 […]
-formally opens $1.2B Williamsburg Branch The $1.2 billion Republic Bank Williamsburg branch in Region Six (East Berbice-Corentyne) has been defined as a wise investment by His Excellency Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali, since it supports the government’s plan to expand and diversify the economy of the region. Speaking at the symbolic ribbon cutting and unveiling of […]
Chairman of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) and President, Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali said that the Community is working assiduously to address the ongoing crisis in Haiti, and has resolved to meet with the country’s key development partners to chart a way forward. The chairman gave the update in a broadcast uploaded on Friday evening. He […]
One hundred and seventy-four individuals of Region Six who have successfully completed several programmes through the Board of Industrial Training (BIT) are now proficient in diverse disciplines. The graduates are now certified in Motor Vehicle Servicing and Repairs, Heavy-Duty Equipment Operation, Welding and Fabrication, Electrical Installation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Repairs, Furniture making, and […]
The Ministry of Human Services and Social Security’s, ‘WE LIFT’ – ‘Women’s Entrepreneurs: We lead, we innovate, we flourish together’ will make its grand return on April 20th and 21st at the National Aquatic Centre, Liliendaal, East Coast Demerara. Over 250 women own business are expected to participate in the annual women-centric event. Minister of […]
The Ministry of Culture, Youths and Sports engaged Guyanese artiste that participated in the 2024 Mashramani Song competition to get feedback about the impact of the event and how it’s could be further improved, thereby enhancing and impacting the way Guyanese culture is portrayed to the world. The meeting on Thursday at the National Cultural […]