–as gov’t undertakes two major road projects The ongoing construction of two major roads at Numbers 52 and 58 villages Corentyne, Berbice, will give farmers access to 50,000 acres of prime farmlands. When completed, farmers will benefit from a high quality asphaltic throughfare, which will allow them to save time when transporting their produce to […]
As Guyana observes Tourism Awareness Month, works are currently ongoing at the Kingston Seawall to develop that area into one of the city’s major tourist hubs. The redevelopment of this once thriving commercial and cultural centre forms part of the First Lady’s National Beautification Project. It is being executed in partnership with the Ministry of […]
In an effort to mitigate incidences of mental health and homelessness in Guyana, the Ministry of Human Services and Social Security is collaborating with a number of agencies. Minister, Dr. Vindhya Persaud said her ministry has been liaising with Minister of Home Affairs, Robeson Benn, Commissioner of Police, Nigel Hoppie and Deputy Commissioner of Police, […]
Approximately 30 women from villages all across Region Nine (Upper Takutu/Upper Essequibo) participated in training and awareness sessions by the Ministry of Human Services through the Regional Gender Affairs Committee (RGAC) during an outreach to the region recently. The forum saw women from Tabatinga, St. Ignatius, Culvert City and Karasabai, among several other villages. The […]
As part of the PPP/C Government’s promise to transform and improve services offered by public institutions, Senior Minister in the Office of the President with responsibility for Finance, Dr. Ashni Singh, delivered NIS pension booklets to residents of Fort Wellington, West Coast Berbice on Saturday. This was not just any regular event. In fact, it […]
Yesterday, a team led by Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs Mohabir Anil Nandlall, SC, MP, Minister of Housing and Water Collin Croal, MP, MBA, officials from their respective Ministries and officers from the Sugar Welfare Fund (SILWIF) met with residents of Zeelugt, East Bank Essequibo, Region 3. The purpose of the meeting was […]
Guyana’s tourism industry is critical to the sustenance of the local economy as it the third largest income earning sector for the country, following oil and gas, and gold. Minister of Tourism, Industry and Commerce, Oneidge Walrond, M.P., said that the Government recognises the importance and immense potential of the sector. “We believe in our […]
Minister of Amerindian Affairs, Pauline Sukhai, M.P., has advised the residents of Baramita in Region One (Barima-Waini) to make good use of the fertile lands in their community so as to develop the agriculture sector which will secure the village’s need for local food consumption. The Amerindian Affairs Minister offered this advice while distributing a […]
–as she leads Essequibo familiarisation tour Guyana’s beauty must be showcased, so that the country can earn more through tourism, Minister of Tourism, Industry and Commerce, Oneidge Walrond M.P. told members of the media. The Tourism Minister made this statement at Lake Capoey, Region Two (Pomeroon-Supenaam) on Friday, when she led a media familiarisation tour […]
The Government has remained committed to ensuring that farmers affected by the recent national disaster receive their flood relief cash grants. Minister of Local Government and Regional Development, Nigel Dharamlall M.P. spearheaded the distribution exercise in Port Kaituma, Region One recently. “This is the type of Government you voted for, where when you are in […]