Minister of Labour, Joseph Hamilton on Friday, presided over a graduation ceremony for a batch of 205 students of the Board of Industrial Training’s (BIT) National Training Project for Youth Empowerment, in Region Three (Essequibo Islands-West Demerara). The ceremony was held at the Leonora Technical and Vocational Training Centre. The minister expressed high hopes for […]
Several community roads and bridges under the Enmore/Hope Neighbourhood Democratic Council (NDC) are set to be rehabilitated by the end of this year. The local organ will also receive $2 million worth of crusher to carry out the roadworks. Minister of Local Government and Regional Development, Nigel Dharamlall MP, made the commitment during a meeting […]
–Minister Mustapha tells Region Five farmers during flood-relief grant distribution exercise On Friday, Agriculture Minister Zulfikar Mustapha spearheaded the government’s ongoing flood-relief cash grant distribution exercise in Region Five, Mahaica-Berbice. Farmers who suffered losses in rice, cash-crop, and livestock during the extended rainy period which resulted in instances of flooding across the country, are currently […]
Parents of students attending private schools in Guyana have lauded the decision by His Excellency, Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali to extend the “Because We Care” cash grant initiative to their children. On Thursday, Dr. Ali announced that the programme will be extended to parents of children attending private institutions. The extension will see an additional […]
–as hundreds of Mortice, Karamat farmers get cash relief Hundreds of farmers at Mortice, Karamat and surrounding communities in the Mahaicony Creek, Region Five, benefitted from $233 million in the government’s flood relief cash grant. The disbursement was spearheaded by Minister of Natural Resources, Vickram Bharrat, MP. Ms. Chandanie Kissoon was one of the thousands […]
– Minister Edghill tells them it is not compensation but relief Minister of Public Works, Bishop Juan Edghill told farmers in Region Five (Mahaica-Berbice) that the government’s cash distribution is not compensation, but rather relief for persons severely affected by the recent countrywide flooding. He was at the time distributing the flood relief to farmers […]
To mitigate the impact of future crises and ensure the continuity of education, the Ministry of Education on Friday launched its National Risk Management Policy for the local education sector. The policy was presented at the National Centre for Educational Resource Development (NCERD). During brief remarks, Chief Education Officer, Dr. Marcel Hutson said the Ministry […]
–encourages others to get vaccinated Toshao of Karisparu, in Potaro-Siparuni (Region Eight), Candace Evans is encouraging persons to get vaccinated against the deadly coronavirus, which is responsible for at least 706 deaths in Guyana and millions worldwide. Toshao Evans who attended the recent Toshaos’ Conference in Mahdia, used the opportunity to speak with visiting health […]
The Ministry of Housing and Water has commenced the construction of low-income and young professional homes in Prospect, East Bank Demerara, as part of the PPP/C Government’s plan to provide sustainable, affordable housing to all Guyanese. Minister of Housing and Water, Collin Croal, MP, on Thursday, inspected the ongoing works on the 100 low-income and […]
over 50 exhibitors from across the region to participate in virtual four-day exhibition Last Wednesday, CARICOM hosted a virtual launch for the 16th Caribbean Week of Agriculture, which is being observed under the theme “Transforming our Food Systems”. The four-day event, which is scheduled to run from October 4th to 8th, will involve a series […]