The MV MA Lisha, an impressive $2.5 billion (US$12.7M) Indian vessel embarked on its inaugural journey on Thursday afternoon, setting the stage for transformation in Guyana’s transport sector. This development has opened the gateway of new possibilities, particularly in Region One, further propelling the country towards a brighter future under the ‘One Guyana’ initiative. An […]
Agriculture Minister, Hon. Zulfikar Mustapha on Saturday revealed that his ministry through the National Drainage and Irrigation Authority (NDIA) will commence construction of a sluice at Highbury on the East Bank of the Berbice River. The minister made this disclosure during a meeting with residents and farmers from Korthberaadt and other surrounding communities who expressed […]
A group of 38 young people were on Saturday granted the opportunity to become Community Health Workers (CHWs) for Region Ten. The students were selected from a pool of more than 200 applications, and will be trained in the basics of medical care over a period of six months. This is the first time the […]The MV MA Lisha, an impressive $2.5 billion (US$12.7M) Indian vessel embarked on its inaugural journey on Thursday afternoon, setting the stage for transformation in Guyana’s transport sector. This development has opened the gateway of new possibilities, particularly in Region One, further propelling the country towards a brighter future under the ‘One Guyana’ initiative. An […]
Persons living along the West Coast Berbice on Saturday benefitted from a public awareness engagement on Restorative Justice hosted by the Attorney General’s Chambers. The engagement was held at the Latchmansingh Primary School in Bush Lot, West Coast Berbice. Residents were given the opportunity to seek clarity on a number of related areas, as well […]
Recognising that the hinterland has no shortage of talent in athletics, the government since its assumption to office in 2020 has been placing emphasis on developing sports in the hinterland regions through investments. This was reiterated by Minister of Amerindian Affairs, Pauline Sukhai at the opening ceremony of the 5th Annual Lower Mazaruni District Games […]
Residents of No. Three, No. Four and No. Five Villages, West Coast Berbice are a step closer to getting formal title for lands they and their ancestors have been living on for decades. Today, the Government of Guyana through the Attorney General’s Chambers and the Guyana Lands and Surveys Commission, launched a land registration exercise […]
The Guyana Sugar Corporation is pleased to announce that the Albion/Port Mourant Estate has surpassed its weekly production target for the second time since the commencement of the 2nd Crop of 2023 in the week ending August 11, 2023. The estate recorded increases in its ability to supply canes to the factory as a result […]
– Wharf 61 per cent completed With the Port Kaituma Wharf nearing completion citizens from Port Kaituma, Region One (Barima- Waini) will soon benefit from safe and enhanced travel on the MV MA Lisha just in time for the Christmas season. Minister of Public Works, Bishop Juan Edghill made the announcement during an inspection of […]
The Central Corentyne Chamber of Commerce in collaboration with the Ministry of Tourism, Industry and Commerce on Friday launched its 17th Berbice Expo and Trade Fair. The Expo being held under the theme “Fostering sustainable economic growth and food security”, aligns with government’s food security agenda of reducing the region’s food import bill. This was […]