Vice President Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo MP says the Government is ‘actively examining’ the possibility of extending the ‘Because We Care’ cash grant to children in private schools. During an interview last Friday with the Guyanese Critic, the Vice President said, “maybe not all of the parents would take it, but some parents have been making the solid […]
Minister of Agriculture Zulfikar Mustapha MP says a new multimillion dollar pasteurising plant will soon be established in Region Five by a private investor, creating employment opportunities for residents. During a meeting with farmers on Saturday, the Minister said the Government is seeking out a portion of land for the project. “The investor has already […]
– close to 900 informal settlers found in the area The Central Housing and Planning Authority (CH&PA) will soon begin the regularisation of informal settlers in Amelia’s Ward Phase Four, Linden, Region Ten (Upper Demerara-Berbice). Minister of Housing and Water Collin Croal MP said a verification process conducted by the agency found close to 900 […]
Minister of Natural Resources, Vickram Bharrat MP says the Government’s ‘Because We Care’cash grant programme is not a waste of taxpayers’ dollars and will greatly benefit Guyana’s children. The Minister’s statement comes in the wake of criticisms by the opposition. “How can a leader of this country go on national television and say that giving […]
I am pleased to announce that in the discharge of his functional responsibilities pursuant to the Law Reform Commission (Amendment) Act No. 2 of 2021, The President of the Cooperative Republic of Guyana, His Excellency Mr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali, has approved for appointment the Chairman and Members of the Law Reform Commission. The nominees have […]
Sixty-four-year-old, Elizabeth Rahaman can now breathe a sigh of relief following the distribution of the Government’s ‘Because We Care’ cash grant. The grandmother of three, has been taking care of her grandchildren for some time, due to difficult circumstances, and while she has no problem with the task, she said it has been challenging. “I […]
Minister of Public Works Bishop Juan Edghill MP and Minister within the Ministry, Deodat Indar MP on Friday met with speedboat operators at the Parika and Vreed-En-Hoop Stellings. The engagement was the second of its kind with stakeholders and sought to address issues faced by the operators. Minister Edghill said the first engagement addressed […]
Minister of Labour, Joseph Hamilton MP met with managers of the BOSAI Minerals Group bauxite plant in Linden, Region 10 on Friday, as part of the ministry’s routine inspections to ensure companies are in compliance with the country’s laws. The Minister, who was accompanied by Senior Labour Officer, Prandatt Basdeo and other technical officers raised […]
Minister of Amerindian Affairs, Pauline Sukhai MP and Minister of Labour, Joseph Hamilton MP on Thursday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) which will see some 440 Community Support Officers (CSOs) from hinterland communities receiving skills training. The CSOs will receive the training through the Board of Industrial Training (BIT). Minister Hamilton urged CSOs to […]−pre-qualified persons to occupy in two months The 139 houses under construction by the Central Housing and Planning Authority (CH&PA) at Cummings Lodge are nearing completion. The two-bedroom elevated units, measuring approximately 20×30 square feet will be ready for occupants in two months. Minister of Housing and Water, Collin Croal MP said a number of […]