By Nicosia Smith | Saturday, November 7, 2009 | 1 Comment
One of Linden’s adopted sons who is internationally known for singing soul and gospel returned to the community for a two-day show after close to …
By Nicosia Smith | Monday, October 19, 2009 | 4 Comments
Despite an assurance by BOSAI Minerals Group Guyana Inc. (BMGG) in August that at least one kiln would be in operation continuously, this is not …
By Nicosia Smith | Friday, September 11, 2009 | 0 Comments
-some wary of gov’t role in successor body
Linden entrepreneurs say they have been set back by the halt in Linden Economic Advancement Fund (LEAF) disbursements …
By Nicosia Smith | Friday, August 28, 2009 | 0 Comments
Although Linden will continue to have a credit facility that offers small loans, it is anybody’s guess when its operation will restart since the entity expected …
By Nicosia Smith | Saturday, August 15, 2009 | 0 Comments
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City cosmetologists, through a Guyana Responsible Parenthood Association (GRPA) and United Nation Population Fund (UNFPA) sponsored programme, are forging a path toward behavioural …
By Nicosia Smith | Wednesday, August 12, 2009 | 2 Comments
-production target slashed
Following weeks of a production shutdown, Chinese-owned BOSAI Minerals Group Guyana Inc. (BMGG) has said at least one of the kilns will resume …
By Nicosia Smith | Friday, July 24, 2009 | 0 Comments
- few permanent jobs created
Weeks before its scheduled closure, the Linden Economic Advancement Programme (LEAP) is still beset by the criticism that it failed in …
By Nicosia Smith | Saturday, June 6, 2009 | 2 Comments
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The days of going to the cinema, for many in the town of Linden, are distant, but one computer and video service is …
By Nicosia Smith | Monday, April 13, 2009 | 1 Comment
The regional coordinator of the WWF Guianas says she is “very happy” with conservation efforts at Shell Beach following a recent exchange visit between turtle …
By Nicosia Smith | Saturday, March 14, 2009 | 4 Comments
Selflessness, conviction and the strong desire to contribute toward youth development, led Lindener and national footballer Kayode McKinnon, to display considerable sacrifice and mental endurance …
By Nicosia Smith | Monday, February 9, 2009 | 0 Comments
Whalen: Results of credit programme excellent
A proposal for a post-LEAP programme in Linden is currently before Cabinet but the government is also seeking an …
By Nicosia Smith | Saturday, January 24, 2009 | 4 Comments
As private schools continue to make their mark across the country the Linden School of Excellence is to relocate from its rented premises to a …
By Nicosia Smith | Tuesday, January 13, 2009 | 3 Comments
One of Linden’s main bakeries and distributors is struggling to obtain an adequate supply of sugar from the Guyana Sugar Corporation (GuySuCo), while its CEO …
By Nicosia Smith | Saturday, January 10, 2009 | 0 Comments
On New Year’s Day Lindeners resolved to put their disappointment over the relocating of the football finals behind them and lent support to a mega …
By Nicosia Smith | Monday, November 3, 2008 | 13 Comments
Linden is about to add to the range of services on its waterfront as one investor seeks to establish an approximately $50M multipurpose therapeutic spa …
By Nicosia Smith | Friday, October 24, 2008 | 82 Comments
In a country that cries out for investment and amid the global financial meltdown that has hit New York hard it would seem strange that …
By Nicosia Smith | Saturday, August 30, 2008 | 0 Comments
Hopetown on the West Coast Berbice, the home of the annual pre-Emancipation Day soiree for over 50 years, on Wednesday night presented less than the …
By Nicosia Smith | Monday, August 11, 2008 | 3 Comments
Kwakwani residents say transporting basic commodities like cooking gas and kerosene is being hampered by the deplorable state of the Kwakwani to Linden road and …
By Nicosia Smith | Thursday, August 7, 2008 | 1 Comment
Berbice River farmers are moving away from traditional farming and delving into harvesting the heart-of-palm fruit and crabwood seed oil production as an alternative source …
By Nicosia Smith | Tuesday, August 5, 2008 | 0 Comments
Residents of several Berbice River communities say the lack of employment and educational opportunities is the impetus behind migration to New Amsterdam, Georgetown and overseas …