Boxing coach seeks overseas opportunities for Linden fighters
A Linden boxing coach has turned his love of the sport into opportunities for several boxers from his community to gain international recognition through participation in overseas contests. This is a sport that has seen many rags-to-riches stories and has also brought fame to countries with little notoriety. Guyana gained its share of the boxing [...]
Supenaam businesses hopeful revamped stelling will lead to more revenue, jobs
Despite the millions spent by the government to ensure that the Supenaam Stelling re-places the Adventure Stelling, the facility remains closed, but businesses in Supenaam remain optimistic that its opening will spur revenue and jobs. Inquiries at the stelling office during a recent visit by Stabroek News, revealed that the attendant did not know when [...]
‘Linden feelin’ the squeeze’
An investor laments the decline of the Linden economy as Nicosia Smith takes the pulse of a depressed community Stakeholders agree that the debilitated Linden economy is in dire need of a significant infusion of investment. How soon that investment will materialise and where it will come from is anybody’s guess. Linden can no longer [...]
Linden tourism association to team up with Brazilians to market community
The Linden Tourism Development Association (TDA) says most visitors to the community arrive for Town Week Activities and though it has so far failed to attract tourists year-round it intends to collaborate with Brazilian investors and come up with fresh ideas. Proprietor of Jac’s Bakery and Restaurant, Stan Smith, said there is nothing to attract [...]
Linden Online seeks to enhance technological capability in Region Ten
When Linden Online internet café and call centre was established, the goal was to enhance the technological capability of Region Ten residents through a unique customer service experience, equipment and the infrastructure and ambience that supports it. Residents of the region, visitors and overseas-based Lindeners, who have visited Linden Online over the eight years, have [...]
Johnny Braff plays Guyana again
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 40 years, but he slipped in and out of the mining town without much fanfare. Johnny Braff, known for hits such as “It Burns Inside” and “I Don’t Care” played [...]
BOSAI bauxite kilns smokeless again
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 the case for several weeks now as the kilns remain smokeless again. Following a shutdown of the two working kilns back in June, General Manager Steven Ma had said in [...]
Linden entrepreneurs say stymied by halt in LEAF disbursements
-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 and there is also concern that the government’s lead role in the successor body will work against free enterprise. Executive Secretary Wilfred Simmons, of the Linden Chamber of Industry, [...]
New credit facility in Linden still to be registered, staffed
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 to manage the new Linden Economic Advancement Fund (LEAF) is yet to be registered and its board members assigned. Demerara Enterprise Network (DEN), the expected new entity, housed at the Region [...]
Cosmetologists get gender lesson
By Nicosia Smith City cosmetologists, through a Guyana Responsible Parenthood Association (GRPA) and United Nation Population Fund (UNFPA) sponsored programme, are forging a path toward behavioural change through their service as they learn about gender violence and its causes. Over 40 barbers and hairstylists on Wednesday discussed gender and roles in sexual behaviour as these [...]
One BOSAI kiln to resume work
-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 production next week, and the company also assured that it will not be closing despite weak demand. The company confirmed too that its production target of 280,000 tonnes for [...]
LEAP’s efforts at diversifying Linden economy seen as below expectations
- 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 its objective to create jobs in the seven years of its existence. The $2.2 billion LEAP had as its mandate, diversifying the permanent job market in Linden from bauxite [...]
Big-screen movies return to Linden
By Nicosia Smith The days of going to the cinema, for many in the town of Linden, are distant, but one computer and video service is attempting to bring that back through a big screen show. Managers of Arthur Computer and Video Service (ACVS) Jason and Ginelle Arthur of 67 Crabwood Street held their first [...]
WWF Guianas pleased with turtle conservation at Shell Beach
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 conservationists from Guyana and Suri-name. Marie-Louise Felix, Species Conservation Officer with the portfolio for Wildlife Management and Regional Marine Turtle Coordination, led a four-member team who spent close to one [...]
‘Magic Man’ Kayode’s run for life
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 to complete a 13 hours and 20 minutes run in support of youth affected by and infected with HIV. Under the theme ‘Running for Life’, McKinnon, on behalf of his [...]