THE Ministry of Human Services and Social Security wishes to announce the launch of its Short Story Writing Competition for young writers on the topic of Child Safety. This new initiative forms part of the ‘Every Child Safe’ campaign that was launched by subject minister, Dr. Vindhya Persaud in September, which seeks to tighten the […]
OVER the past week, heavy showers of rain did not stop the Ministry of Human Services and Social Security from pressing on with its work to distribute the $25,000 cash vouchers and 2022 pension books in Region Three (Essequibo Islands/West Demerara). Subject minister, Dr. Vindhya Persaud and her team from the ministry braved the inclement […]
His Excellency Dr Irfaan Ali has arrived in Scotland to participate in the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP) 26. The President, who left Guyana on Saturday morning, was received by a representative of the Queen upon his arrival in Glasgow earlier today. President Ali has a packed schedule […]
The Government of Guyana remains steadfast in its efforts to ensure those who were affected by flooding as a result of this year’s extended May-June rainy period receive some form of assistance as was promised by His Excellency, President Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali. Today, persons residing in Region Four, most of whom are farmers, were […]
-close to 300 benefitting A new GYD$7 Million water supply system was on Saturday, October 30 commissioned by Minister of Housing and Water Hon. Collin Croal, in the community of Toka, Region 9. Accompanied by Chief Executive Officer of Guyana Water Incorporated (GWI), Mr. Shaik Baksh, the Minister officially declared open the system that serves […]
– Accepts letters of credence from new Chinese Ambassador to Guyana His Excellency Dr. Irfaan Ali yesterday accepted the letters of credence from the new Chinese Ambassador to Guyana, Her Excellency Guo Haiyan, and said that his Government is looking to build on the existing relationship between the two countries. “Guyana looks forward to the continued […]
Today several senior government officials joined the owner of the Amaya Milk Company for a sod-turning exercise to signify the commencement of the construction of a multi-million dollar state-of-the-art milk processing facility. The facility, which is being constructed at Onverwagt, West Coast Berbice by Canadian-based investor Omkarr Sharma, saw an initial investment of $150 million. […]
-Says that country will make “realistic and achievable” targets at environment conference His Excellency Dr. Irfaan Ali said that Guyana’s participation at the 26th United Nations Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP26) will re-establish the country as a leading example for net carbon sink. He also said that at the Conference next week, he […]
The Guyana Manufacturing and Services Association (GMSA) Ltd. on Friday, October 29 hosted a business luncheon at the Pegasus Hotel in Kingston, Georgetown, during which the importance of increasing the competitiveness of local businesses was emphasised. Discussions focused on the theme ‘Plans for Improving Public Infrastructure for Guyana’s Oil and Gas Economy.’ In brief remarks, […]
