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October 21, 2025

The Region Ten Tourism Committee Inc. (RTTC) has distanced itself from its Vice Chairman, Devin Sears, following a cannabis bust in Linden on Monday evening. In a statement issued on Tuesday, the RTTC noted that the former Member of Parliament has since tendered his resignation to the committee pending the investigation. It stated that it […]

July 19, 2025

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Top National Grade Six Assessment (NGSA) students from Region Ten were awarded for their outstanding academic excellence in this year’s examinations. Linden Fund USA (LFU) and Elite Kayaking and Nature Tours collaborated to host an award ceremony to honour the students with trophies, cash grants, and all-expenses-paid kayaking tours. Importantly, the top three performers from […]

July 17, 2025

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Eighteen persons living with disabilities in Region Ten are currently benefiting from a five-day Sustainable Agriculture Level 1 training course. This initiative seeks to empower individuals with the tools and knowledge to lead independent and sustainable livelihoods through skills-based training. The programme is being executed by the Ministry of Human Services and Social Security, in […]

June 19, 2025

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The government is focused on empowering ordinary Guyanese, including small contractors and young people, said General Secretary of the People’s Progressive Party (PPP) and Vice President, Dr Bharrat Jagdeo, as he rejected claims of “social bribes” by critics. Speaking at his weekly press conference on Thursday, Dr Jagdeo emphasised that the government’s infrastructure programmes, especially […]

May 27, 2025

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As part of the government’s ongoing effort to ensure equitable education for all Guyanese children, the nationwide cash grant programme has now expanded to Region 10 (Upper Demerara-Berbice), marking a major milestone in the phased distribution that began earlier this month. Education Minister Priya Manickchand confirmed the expansion in a message posted on her official […]

February 22, 2025

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For years, residents of the Waterfront, Lamp Island, and Jeep Landing communities in Kwakwani, Region 10, have suffered tremendously due to extreme flooding. In 2021, these communities experienced one of the most devastating floods, which saw entire homes inundated and livelihoods severely affected. While some residents have refused to relocate, others view the government’s recent […]

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Region Ten Tourism Committee distances itself from Sears following cannabis bust

Region 10 top NGSA students honoured, treated to nature tours

Persons with disabilities in Region 10 being empowered

More than 1,200 Linden small contractors empowered, billions invested in region

Region 10 Students Included in $640M Education Grant Rollout

Dawn of new horizon for Kwakwani residents

ILO specialist urges stronger workforce planning as healthcare, construction sectors hardest hit by labour shortages

Father, 4-year-old son die after speeding car plunges into canal

Nandlall says ordinary citizens fronting political cases not exempt from costs

ILO specialist urges stronger workforce planning as healthcare, construction sectors hardest hit by labour shortages

Father, 4-year-old son die after speeding car plunges into canal

Nandlall says ordinary citizens fronting political cases not exempt from costs