As news of the positive growth of the economy makes waves, Senior Minister in the Office of the President with responsibility for Finance, Hon. Dr. Ashni Singh, expressed confidence that the real Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of Guyana will continue to increase as the year progresses. The finance minister made this disclosure during an interview […]
In an effort to reduce the number of positive Covid-19 infections among pregnant and breastfeeding women, the Ministry of Health has rolled out a targeted vaccination campaign. During Thursday’s COVID-19 update, Minister of Health, Dr Frank Anthony, MP stated that while the ministry has been offering the AstraZeneca, Sinopharm or Sputnik V vaccines to women […]
Taxi drivers on Thursday said they were pleased by the government’s recent decision to lower the excise tax rate on gasoline and diesel throughout the country. The cost for gasoline has been reduced from $213 per litre to $198 per litre, and diesel from $200 per litre to $185 per litre. Senior Minister in the […]
Guyanese will soon begin enjoying more reliable energy as a new 46.5-megawatt power generation plant will be commissioned. This was stated by Minister within the Ministry of Public Works Deodat Indar, MP, during an interview on NCN on Wednesday. “It is actually on the grid right now, but we are going to have the commissioning […]
Minister of Home Affairs, Robeson Benn, MP, said the government is committed to rebuilding the Brickdam Police Station, which was recently destroyed by fire. The minister said cabinet will be approached for the hundreds of millions of dollars needed for the reconstruction. “The very fact that we have identified that we will rebuild, restore, […]
In light of concerns related to the Covid-19 vaccines, Minister of Health, Dr. Frank Anthony has clarified that the vaccines help the body to recognise the Coronavirus and stimulates the immune system to respond quickly. The Minister on Thursday, debunked claims that the vaccines are weakening the immune system. “You have what is called an […]
Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs, Mohabir Anil Nandlall, SC, MP said if Guyana is to have an effective justice system, restorative justice must be applied. The Attorney General was at the time addressing ranks of the Guyana Police Force, (GPF) engaged in a ‘pre-trial detention, custodial sentencing and non-custodial alternative workshop’ on Thursday. […]
Several communities in the town of Mahdia, Region Eight are expected to receive enhanced water services, following the completion of a well, which is currently being dug by the Ministry of Housing and Water. Minister of Local Government and Regional Development, Nigel Dharamlall, MP updated residents of Campbelltown during a recent visit there. Residents of […]
I am pleased to extend greetings to all Guyanese, especially to our Hindu brothers and sisters, as they commence the celebration of Navratri – the auspicious nine-day period of fasting and worshipping of the Goddess Durga. The festival of Navratri is one of awakening and self-consciousness. It is my hope that this festival will help […]
In Mahdia, Region Eight, 18 persons will soon be employed as Community Enhancement Workers (CEWs) to improve the aesthetics and infrastructure in the township. Ten persons will be selected from the Campbelltown community, while eight will be hired for the Mahdia Town Council. This will complement the existing seven CEWs being managed by the local […]