October 2024

Region Four Vice Chairman and member of the Opposition People’s National Congress (PNC), Samuel Sandy, has lauded the economic initiatives outlined in President Irfaan Ali’s recent address to Parliament, describing them as reflective of a “visionary leadership” aimed at securing the country’s future amid global challenges. Sandy highlighted noted the series of measures introduced by
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The Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI) has lauded the recent economic and social policies announced by President Dr. Irfaan Ali, highlighting its potential positive impact on both citizen welfare and the broader economy. Speaking on Thursday in Parliament, President Ali unveiled a series of interventions aimed at promoting economic growth, reducing income inequality,
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The Private Sector Commission (PSC) of Guyana has congratulated the government for its innovative and progressive initiatives focused on digitalisation and modernisation, as outlined by President Dr Irfaan Ali in his address to the National Assembly on Thursday. The PSC has hailed these transformative projects as vital steps in closing the digital divide, improving the
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The police in Berbice are investigating a killing that occurred Thursday night about 21:00 hrs at No.76 Housing Scheme, Upper Corentyne, Berbice. The deceased has been identified as Micheal Jackson called ‘Junior’,22, A Fisherman of No.72 Village, Corentyne, Berbice. While details remain sketchy, the News Room has been informed that his brother in law, Terrence
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The local private sector could consider raising its payments to workers following President Dr. Irfaan Ali’s announcement on Thursday that all public sector workers would earn no less than $100,000 monthly from 2025. The President made this announcement on Thursday as he addressed the 12th Parliament of Guyana, at the Arthur Chung Conference Centre, Liliendaal,
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The Guyana Zoo is poised for a major expansion as part of plans to develop green spaces in the capital city, Georgetown, and attract more tourists. President Dr. Irfaan Ali announced this on Thursday as he addressed the 12th Parliament of Guyana. He also said the zoo will be developed with international standards in mind
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In a positive assessment of the Guyana Women’s Leadership Institute’s (GWLI) efforts and by extension the Women’s Innovation and Investment Network (WIIN) programme, a recent review conducted by the Auditor General’s Office reveals both achievements and areas where improvements could further empower vulnerable women across the country. Launched in 2021, WIIN was designed to provide
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By Telesha Ramnarine A new television pilot for Guyana’s first Creole comedy-detective show, The Granny JJ Adventures: Guyana’s Daily Detective, is set to begin filming on the East Bank Demerara in 2025. Based on a popular series of books, the show dramatizes the efforts of an elderly grandmother to solve perplexing crimes within her community.
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A performance audit has found that there have been marked improvements in managing bed capacity at the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) Maternity Unit. However, a shortage of healthcare staff remains a major concern. The audit, conducted by the Office of the Auditor General, examined the period from January 2019 to June 2020, revealing both
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A total of 66 teams will from this weekend head into battle in the inaugural Republic Bank/One Guyana ‘B’ Division Volleyball tournament at the National Gymnasium, Mandela Avenue. Featuring male and female teams, the tournament, hailed as the first of its kind in local volleyball, will conclude on November 10 with the top prize being
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