The Schools’ Welfare Unit of the Region Five Department of Education hosted its annual Mother’s Forum on Thursday at the Immanuel Congregational Multipurpose Hall in Hopetown Village, West Coast Berbice, under the theme “Creating a Million Ways to Be a Good Mother in a World Where You Can’t Be Perfect.” The event brought together mothers, […]
BUSINESS
Locals may be fuelling forex shortages by selling to Trinidadians – Jagdeo
Amid complaints by business owners about the shortage of U.S. currency, Vice President Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo has said that some Guyanese are exacerbating the issue by supplying foreign currency to Trinidadians through formal channels or informal reselling ventures. Dr. Jagdeo made these remarks on Thursday during his weekly press conference at Freedom House – the […]
Several activities planned as Reg. 2 gears up for Guyana’s Independence celebrations
In anticipation of Guyana’s 59th Independence Anniversary, key regional leaders and stakeholders gathered for a strategic planning session aimed at ensuring a successful and inclusive celebration in Region Two. The high-level meeting was led by the Director of National Events at the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport, Andrew Tyndall, alongside Lieutenant Colonel Murray of […]
City Council to reissue demand notices to top 50 rates and taxes defaulters
The Georgetown Mayor and City Council are preparing to reissue demand notices for the City’s top 50 rate and tax defaulters as part of an effort to recover millions in outstanding revenues. Mayor Alfred Mentore made the announcement during Monday’s statutory meeting, highlighting the need for greater compliance by property owners and businesses to support […]
$18.3M NDC office opens on Corentyne Coast to boost local governance
The Ministry of Local Government and Regional Development, on Tuesday, commissioned a newly constructed $18.3 million building to serve the No. 64-74 Neighbourhood Democratic Council (NDC) on the Corentyne Coast, Region Six. The commissioning of the new NDC office is aimed at improving public service delivery and community engagement in the area. Delivering the feature […]
Paramakatoi miner alleges corruption at GGMC after illegal operators seize her claim
A small-scale miner has come forward with allegations of corruption and misconduct involving officials of the Guyana Geology and Mines Commission (GGMC), claiming that unauthorised activities and favouritism within the sector have undermined her legal mining operation. Darlene Luz, a miner from the indigenous village of Paramakatoi, revealed that her operations in the Arnik area […]