Gov’t wants LEAP programme in Linden extended to 2010
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 extension from the European Commission (EC) to go beyond the June 30 deadline to allow for a “defects period” and to implement the smaller post-LEAP programme. If no extension is given [...]
Linden school plans for excellence with move to $120M building
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 $120M school. Established over two years ago, the private secondary school is currently housed at the former Shopping Plaza on Republic Avenue, a space that had been occupied by a [...]
Linden bakery, distributor question sugar shortfall
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 maintains that country’s supply has not changed and that demand is in keeping with supply. Proprietor Stan Smith of Jacs Hotel Restaurant Snackette and Bar told Stabroek News that his [...]
Despite hiccups, Linden mega show a success – promoter
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 show hosted at the Mackenzie Sports Club (MSC) ground in an attempt to salvage some economic gains. Cecile Although it may take some time for the idea of a big [...]
$50M therapeutic spa, recreation facility for Linden waterfront
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 and recreational facility. Nutritionist Dr. Joseph Haynes, a Lindener and alternative treatment health professional, believes that activities such as spa treatments seen on television should be offered within the community [...]
German’s to open NY eatery Investing US$130,000
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 local restaurant German’s would invest in a restaurant in the Big Apple – but that is exactly what it is doing. For many years German’s Restaurant has provided delicious soups [...]
Hopetown Carifesta soiree not the genuine article, but good enough
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 genuine article the village is renowned for, after financing for the event was only provided the day before. The soiree can be described as being part of the heritage of [...]
Kwakwani residents say main access road impassable
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 they are being forced to pay 100% more to be transported out of the community. During a recent visit to the area, residents said that the road, high transportation costs [...]
Wiruni farmers target manicole, crabwood oil to make ends meet
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 of income as continual rainfall and flooding prevent them from cultivating their lands. Despite its vast agriculture potential residents say they have been forced to leave their traditional source of [...]
Berbice River residents migrating for opportunities
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 and if changes aren’t made soon the communities will soon be abandoned. During a recent visit to several riverain communities, residents told Stabroek News that they were the only ones [...]