The People's Pulse, Georgetown (2025)

21/11/2025

𝘾𝙝𝙖𝙧𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙖 𝙉𝙚𝙬 𝙀𝙧𝙖 𝙤𝙛 𝙄𝙣𝙣𝙤𝙫𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣: 𝙅.𝘾. 𝘾𝙝𝙖𝙣𝙙𝙞𝙨𝙞𝙣𝙜𝙝 𝙎𝙚𝙘𝙤𝙣𝙙𝙖𝙧𝙮 𝙩𝙤 𝘽𝙚𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙚 𝙍𝙚𝙜𝙞𝙤𝙣 6’𝙨 𝙋𝙧𝙚𝙢𝙞𝙚𝙧 𝙎𝙘𝙞𝙚𝙣𝙘𝙚 &𝙀𝙣𝙜𝙞𝙣𝙚𝙚𝙧𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙄𝙣𝙨𝙩𝙞𝙩𝙪𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣

Albion, Guyana — In a semi-formal yet momentous gathering last evening at the Albion Sports Complex, His Excellency Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali met with senior officials, educators, parents, students, and the Board of Governors of J.C. Chandisingh Secondary School to unveil a bold step forward for the region’s educational landscape.
With energy, optimism, and a shared vision for progress, the forum marked a significant chapter in the advancement of Region No. 6, positioning the school as the region’s first dedicated science and engineering secondary institution.

Amid an atmosphere that blended warmth with purpose, His Excellency highlighted the Government’s commitment to expanding opportunities for young minds and strengthening national capacity in technical and scientific fields.

A Two-Phase Transformation to Modernize Learning

During the engagement, His Excellency announced that Phase One of the institution’s infrastructure expansion will begin on Monday. This phase introduces a state-of-the-art, purpose-built flat facility, engineered to enhance curriculum delivery and support modern teaching methods.

Phase Two, scheduled to commence in January, will feature the construction of a three-storey, technologically advanced structure equipped with specialized laboratories, engineering workshops, and dynamic learning spaces designed to meet the evolving demands of 21st-century science and technology education.

A Strategic Investment in Guyana’s Future

Reaffirming the Government’s dedication to transformative education, His Excellency stated:

“𝑇ℎ𝑖𝑠 𝑖𝑛𝑖𝑡𝑖𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑣𝑒 𝑟𝑒𝑝𝑟𝑒𝑠𝑒𝑛𝑡𝑠 𝑎 𝑠𝑡𝑟𝑎𝑡𝑒𝑔𝑖𝑐 𝑖𝑛𝑣𝑒𝑠𝑡𝑚𝑒𝑛𝑡 𝑖𝑛 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑖𝑛𝑡𝑒𝑙𝑙𝑒𝑐𝑡𝑢𝑎𝑙 𝑐𝑎𝑝𝑖𝑡𝑎𝑙 𝑜𝑓 𝑜𝑢𝑟 𝑛𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛. 𝐽.𝐶. 𝐶ℎ𝑎𝑛𝑑𝑖𝑠𝑖𝑛𝑔ℎ 𝑆𝑒𝑐𝑜𝑛𝑑𝑎𝑟𝑦 𝑆𝑐ℎ𝑜𝑜𝑙 𝑖𝑠 𝑝𝑜𝑖𝑠𝑒𝑑 𝑡𝑜 𝑏𝑒𝑐𝑜𝑚𝑒 𝑎 𝑐𝑒𝑛𝑡𝑟𝑒 𝑜𝑓 𝑠𝑐𝑖𝑒𝑛𝑡𝑖𝑓𝑖𝑐 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑡𝑒𝑐ℎ𝑛𝑜𝑙𝑜𝑔𝑖𝑐𝑎𝑙 𝑒𝑥𝑐𝑒𝑙𝑙𝑒𝑛𝑐𝑒 𝑤𝑖𝑡ℎ𝑖𝑛 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑟𝑒𝑔𝑖𝑜𝑛.” — 𝐻𝑖𝑠 𝐸𝑥𝑐𝑒𝑙𝑙𝑒𝑛𝑐𝑦 𝐷𝑟. 𝑀𝑜ℎ𝑎𝑚𝑒𝑑 𝐼𝑟𝑓𝑎𝑎𝑛 𝐴𝑙𝑖

The Ministry of Education, together with the Board of Governors and the leadership of J.C. Chandisingh Secondary School, welcomes this transformative undertaking and reiterates its commitment to ensuring each phase is executed with the highest standards of national development.

11/11/2025

November 11, 2025

Press Release by The Georgetown Chamber of Commerce & Industry

GCCI’s Business Development Forum to Equip MSMEs for 2026 Growth Opportunities

As Guyana continues on a trajectory of rapid economic expansion, the Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI) is positioning micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) to take full advantage of the current and emerging opportunities. The Chamber will host its flagship Business Development Forum (BDF) November 13 – 14, 2025 at the Pegasus Suites & Corporate Centre, under the theme “Empowering Businesses for a Resilient Future.” The two-day event is designed to equip MSMEs with the tools, insights, and networks they need to strengthen competitiveness, attract investment, and align their operations with the country’s evolving economic priorities.

President of the GCCI, Mrs. Kathy S. Smith, said the Forum is part of the Chamber’s ongoing effort to support the private sector, particularly MSMEs, in transitioning from survival to growth through increased access to knowledge, financing, and policy alignment.
“The Business Development Forum is about preparation,” Smith said. “With the government’s focus on diversifying the economy, investment into infrastructure, as well as the thriving energy sector, this is the time for businesses to position themselves, understand where the opportunities lie, and plan how to invest wisely,” she stated.
The Forum will bring together business leaders, policymakers, and development partners for two days of informative discussions and networking sessions focused on finance, sustainability, diversification, local market pe*******on, and export readiness. It will also feature expert presentations and practical guidance on how enterprises can build resilience and tap into emerging growth sectors beyond oil and gas.
Support desks will also be available to provide one-on-one consultations on financing, business development, and market compliance, giving MSMEs a direct avenue to guidance and technical assistance.
Mrs. Smith said that the GCCI’s vision is to make the Forum a practical and results-oriented space rather than a ceremonial one.
She posited, “Too often, small businesses attend events but leave without next steps. This Forum will be different,” she explained. “We’re curating sessions that point directly to funding sources, business tools, and export pathways that MSMEs can act on.” She added that the initiative forms part of GCCI’s broader mission to strengthen private-sector capacity and ensure that local enterprises are ready to compete both regionally and globally.

“Our MSMEs are the heart of Guyana’s private sector—they employ people, drive innovation, and sustain communities,” Mrs. Smith said. “As the economy continues to grow, the GCCI is focused on ensuring that these businesses are not just spectators, but active participants in Guyana’s success story.”

The Business Development Forum 2025 is expected to attract participants from across Guyana’s business landscape and will provide a platform for networking, knowledge exchange, and collaboration among enterprises preparing for the opportunities of 2026 and beyond.

11/11/2025

Here are some images from the opening of the Berbice Summit 2025- a three-day summit dedicated to shaping the digital and industrial future of Berbice.

11/11/2025

𝐇𝐮𝐬𝐛𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐖𝐢𝐟𝐞 𝐒𝐞𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐮𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐔𝐆 𝐓𝐨𝐠𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫
… 𝑺𝒉𝒂𝒓𝒆 𝑰𝒏𝒔𝒑𝒊𝒓𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑺𝒕𝒐𝒓𝒚 𝒐𝒇 𝑶𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒄𝒐𝒎𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑮𝒓𝒊𝒆𝒇, 𝑫𝒆𝒂𝒍𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒘𝒊𝒕𝒉 𝑫𝒆𝒎𝒂𝒏𝒅𝒔 𝒐𝒇 𝑭𝒂𝒎𝒊𝒍𝒚 𝒐𝒏 𝑱𝒐𝒖𝒓𝒏𝒆𝒚 𝒕𝒐 𝑨𝒄𝒂𝒅𝒆𝒎𝒊𝒄 𝑮𝒍𝒐𝒓𝒚

In a touching story of dedication and partnership, Berbicians Nicholas and Raveena Ackree will be celebrating a significant milestone when they graduate on December 6th from the University of Guyana Berbice Campus (UGBC) – both of them with a Bachelor’s degree in Education. In addition to their individual accomplishments, this couple’s academic journey is nothing short of a test of endurance through seven years of marriage, strengthened by faith and the support of each other.

Nicholas, a teacher at the Corriverton Primary School, pursued a Bachelor’s Degree in Primary Education, while Raveena, a teacher at No. 72 Nursery School, pursued her studies in Early Childhood Education within UG’s Faculty of Education and Humanities (FEH). Studying together has been a special journey for them, one that began years ago when they completed their Associate Degrees in Education at the Cyril Potter College of Education (CPCE), an experience they both described as one of their best decisions.

However, like many of the three thousand six hundred graduands who will walk the graduation stage when the university host its series of Convocation exercises scheduled for November 20 to December 6, this young couple’s academic journey was filled with severe challenges, balancing demanding workloads, teaching, and raising their one-year-old child, all while managing household responsibilities. “It was not always easy, but it was rewarding. At the time, we were caring for our one-year-old, so balancing family life, teaching, and studies was difficult. What made it possible was understanding, teamwork, and trust,” Nichols said.

Detailing her journey, Raveena echoed similar words, noting that their greatest strength was supporting each other through every stage. “We took turns with the baby so one of us could complete assignments or keep the house quiet for online presentations. It was a partnership built on love, patience, and faith,” she said with much pride.

Their faith in God and the support of their parents anchored them through the toughest moments. Yet, amidst their studies, grief struck deeply when Nicholas lost both his mother and grandmother during his first year at university. Overwhelmed by sorrow, he questioned whether continuing was worth it. “That was a very painful and difficult period because my mother was my best friend and biggest supporter from the very start of my academic journey. At one point, I wanted to quit, but Raveena’s support meant everything. She encouraged me and held things together when it felt impossible,” Nicholas recalled.

Together, Nicholas and Raveena found the strength to keep moving forward. For Raveena, the long nights, endless lesson plans, and constant juggling of responsibilities tested her patience, but the thought of their child and the example they were setting pushed her onward. “Our families and even our students motivated us. Knowing that we could inspire others by reaching this goal kept us going, even on the hardest days,” she detailed.

The couple believe their shared experience has not only deepened their relationship but also strengthened their teaching. “Having a partner who understands the academic struggles and small victories makes a huge difference. We learned from each other and brought new ideas into our classrooms. This experience reminded us that we’re not just doing this for ourselves, but for our son and the students we teach,” Raveena said.

Looking ahead, Nicholas and Raveena hope to continue their academic journey together as their plan is to pursue their Master’s in Education. Their dream is to contribute even more meaningfully to the education sector and help mould the next generation of leaders. “We hope our journey inspires young people and couples to believe that no dream is too big and no challenge too hard when you are determined and eager to succeed.” Raveena said.

Despite facing so many hurdles, including losing their loved ones, Nicholas and Raveena have persevered. The proud couple are set to graduate with distinctions from the University of Guyana. (𝑭𝒆𝒂𝒕𝒖𝒓𝒆 𝒃𝒚 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑫𝒆𝒑𝒂𝒓𝒕𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕 𝒐𝒇 𝑬𝒗𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒔, 𝑪𝒐𝒏𝒇𝒆𝒓𝒆𝒏𝒄𝒆𝒔 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑪𝒐𝒎𝒎𝒖𝒏𝒊𝒄𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 (𝑫𝑬𝑪𝑪), 𝑶𝒇𝒇𝒊𝒄𝒆 𝒐𝒇 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑽𝒊𝒄𝒆-𝑪𝒉𝒂𝒏𝒄𝒆𝒍𝒍𝒐𝒓, 𝑼𝒏𝒊𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒔𝒊𝒕𝒚 𝒐𝒇 𝑮𝒖𝒚𝒂𝒏𝒂.)

𝐏𝐡𝐨𝐭𝐨 𝐂𝐚𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧:

𝑵𝒊𝒄𝒉𝒐𝒍𝒂𝒔 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑹𝒂𝒗𝒆𝒆𝒏𝒂 𝑨𝒄𝒌𝒓𝒆𝒆, 𝒂𝒍𝒐𝒏𝒈 𝒘𝒊𝒕𝒉 𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒊𝒓 𝒔𝒐𝒏. 𝑵𝒊𝒄h𝒐𝒍𝒂𝒔 𝒘𝒊𝒍𝒍 𝒈𝒓𝒂𝒅𝒖𝒂𝒕𝒆 𝒘𝒊𝒕𝒉 𝒂 𝑩𝒂𝒄𝒉𝒆𝒍𝒐𝒓 𝒊𝒏 𝑬𝒅𝒖𝒄𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 (𝑷𝒓𝒊𝒎𝒂𝒓𝒚 𝑬𝒅𝒖𝒄𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏) 𝒘𝒉𝒊𝒍𝒆 𝑹𝒂𝒗𝒆𝒆𝒏𝒂 𝒘𝒊𝒍𝒍 𝒈𝒓𝒂𝒅𝒖𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝒘𝒊𝒕𝒉 𝒂 𝑩𝒂𝒄𝒉𝒆𝒍𝒐𝒓 𝒊𝒏 𝑬𝒅𝒖𝒄𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 (𝑬𝒂𝒓𝒍𝒚 𝑪𝒉𝒊𝒍𝒅𝒉𝒐𝒐𝒅 𝑬𝒅𝒖𝒄𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏), 𝒐𝒏 𝑫𝒆𝒄𝒆𝒎𝒃𝒆𝒓 6, 𝒘𝒉𝒆𝒏 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑼𝒏𝒊𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒔𝒊𝒕𝒚 𝒐𝒇 𝑮𝒖𝒚𝒂𝒏𝒂 𝑩𝒆𝒓𝒃𝒊𝒄𝒆 𝑪𝒂𝒎𝒑𝒖𝒔 (𝑼𝑮𝑩𝑪) 𝒉𝒐𝒔𝒕𝒔 𝒊𝒕𝒔 𝒈𝒓𝒂𝒅𝒖𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝒄𝒆𝒓𝒆𝒎𝒐𝒏𝒚. (𝑮𝒓𝒂𝒇𝒙 𝑷𝒉𝒐𝒕𝒐𝒈𝒓𝒂𝒑𝒉𝒚 𝒑𝒉𝒐𝒕𝒐)

11/11/2025

Road upgrades at Yakusari, Black Bush Polder, Berbice.

11/11/2025

The Berbice Solar Farm is now nearing completion, representing another major step forward in Guyana’s push toward renewable energy. This follows the recent commissioning of the 5MWp Onderneeming Solar Farm on the Essequibo Coast, further highlighting the government’s steady progress in advancing the nation’s clean energy goals.

According to the Guyana Power and Light Inc. (GPL), the Berbice project is part of a wider national initiative to diversify the country’s energy mix and cut carbon emissions in keeping with the Government of Guyana’s Low Carbon Development Strategy (LCDS) 2030.

11/11/2025

Work is ongoing on the Guyana-China Joe Vieira Friendship Park.
When completed, it will feature a full-size professional football field, as well as basketball and tennis courts, and a dedicated children’s playground.

11/11/2025

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11/11/2025

The 3rd Annual Mainstay Motocross - Dirt Bike and Quad Racing Event in Mainstay/Whyaka, Essequibo. The event brought together riders and spectators from across the country for an exciting day of competition and community spirit.

11/11/2025

Under President Irfaan Ali’s leadership, Guyana is investing in the largest drainage and irrigation programme in its history, thereby protecting homes, farmlands, and the future of every Guyanese.

11/11/2025

President Dr Irfaan Ali launches the Public Service Upskilling Platform — driving a modern, efficient, and solutions-oriented public service for a new Guyana.

11/11/2025

Minister of Local Government and Regional Development Hon.Priya Manickchand interact with citizens around Stabroek market

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