Government will soon undertake a proactive approach to regularise and upgrade the Eccles Industrial Estate, East Bank Demerara (EBD). On Wednesday, Minister of Tourism, Industry and Commerce, Oneidge Walrond, MP, and Minister within the Ministry of Local Government and Regional Development, Anand Persaud, MP, engaged occupants within the commercial zone. “This is the second visit […]
Committed to providing vulnerable citizens with financial support, the Ministry of Human Services and Social Security has extended the government’s 75 kilowatts per hour (kWh) campaign to an additional 5,000 households. Human Services and Social Security Minister, Dr. Vindhya Persaud, MP, is delighted to be able to deliver on yet another promise focused on providing […]
THE Ministry of Human Services and Social Security is pleased to have secured funding under the United Nations Spotlight Initiative from United Nations and the European Union for the StoryBoard Initiative, launched last October 11 on International Day of the Girl Child. As such, the initiative is off to a great start. The facilities targeted […]
– Lethem staff to occupy new building by December As the Guyana Water Incorporated moves towards 100 percent access to potable water in Hinterland Regions, work has commenced for the construction of permanent offices in these locations. One such location is Tabatinga; Region 9, which Honourable Minister of Housing and Water Collin Croal; Chief Executive […]
Minister of Parliamentary Affairs and Governance, Gail Teixeira, MP, on Tuesday, engaged stakeholders of Bartica, Region Seven, on various issues affecting residents there. Among those who participated in the event were Toshaos and other village leaders, business persons and representatives from religious organisations, along with minibus, taxi and speed boat unions. During her interaction, Minister […]
Subject to the updated Covid-19 Emergency Measures publicized in the Official Gazette of October 30, 2021, any person who wishes to enter the offices of the Guyana Revenue Authority (GRA) must now be fully vaccinated. Unvaccinated or partially vaccinated individuals must make an appointment to visit the entity, and present a valid negative Polymerase Chain […]
The newly commissioned state-of-the art polyclinic in Festival City, Georgetown, will facilitate COVID-19 testing and vaccination services to residents of North Ruimveldt and surrounding communities. The $300 million health facility was declared opened on Monday, by Minister of Health; Dr. Frank Anthony to provide efficient health care to citizens. The clinic, which was once a […]
His Excellency Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali joined over 100 world leaders in a sustainable land use pact at the United Nations 26th Conference of Parties on Climate Change (COP26) in Glasgow, Scotland on Tuesday. “The COP26 World Leaders Summit ‘Action on Forests and Land Use’ event brought together an unprecedented alliance of governments, companies, financial […]
–President Ali engages UK’s Minister for Europe and Americas His Excellency Dr. Irfaan Ali held bilateral discussions with the United Kingdom’s Minister for Europe and the Americas (Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office), the Honourable Wendy Morton, at the Scottish Event Campus, where he outlined Guyana’s climate change plans and concerns. The Guyanese Head of State, […]
Youth involvement in the training programmes offered by the Board of Industrial Training (BIT) has increased tremendously, despite the COVID-19 Pandemic. This is according to BIT’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Richard Maughn. He said the growth is a result of the methods adopted by Minister of Labour, Hon. Joseph Hamilton, since assuming office in August, […]