Guyana’s agriculture sector is rapidly developing at a pace with some 100,000 acres of rice expected to be cultivated during the first crop of 2025. This was revealed by Minister of Agriculture, Zulfikar Mustapha during the commissioning ceremony of a new pump station in Region Five last Saturday. Minister Mustapha described the expectant crop yield […]
The Government of Guyana, through the Guyana Mining School and Technical Training Centre (GMSTCI), recently signed with GMIN Ventures Guyana Inc. (GMIN) a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to establish an Industrial Attachment Programme. This initiative is designed to prepare industry-ready professionals for Guyana’s expanding mining sector. As part of this new agreement, GMIN will annually […]
The newly commissioned health centre valued at about $37 million at Esau and Jacob in Region Five will now provide enhanced health services to the residents. Minister of Health Dr Frank Anthony commissioned the health facility, on Saturday. The health centre will offer various services including maternal and child healthcare, family planning, general outpatient services, […]
Fifteen residents of Region Five have completed the 12-month Medical Laboratory Technician training programme, equipping them with the skills necessary to enhance healthcare delivery and improve patient outcomes. The comprehensive programme provided theoretical and practical training, covering key areas such as haematology, microbiology, blood banking, clinical chemistry, immunology, and urology. Participants also received instruction in […]
In Response to the growing demand for skilled labour across various sectors, the Ministry of Labour’s Board of Industrial Training (BIT) plans to roll out additional training programmes this year to benefit approximately 4,000 Guyanese. Minister of Labour, Joseph Hamilton made this announcement during the recent Budget in Focus programme. Highlighting the need for targeted […]
Reaffirming its commitment to supporting local artistes, the government has allocated $97.3 million in Budget 2025 to operationalise the recording studio at Port Mourant, Region Six, and to initiate work on three additional studios. This initiative forms part of a broader cultural investment outlined by the Senior Minister in the Office of the President with […]
The government remains steadfast in its philosophy of engaging directly with Guyanese citizens to drive community development and improve lives. On Monday afternoon, Minister within the Office of the Prime Minister with Responsibility for Public Affairs and Information, Kwame McCoy, met with residents of Timehri Dock along the East Bank corridor to address pressing community […]
The $1.38 trillion proposed budget for 2025 is set to propel Guyana’s agriculture sector to new heights and advance its progress toward self-sufficiency. Minister of Agriculture Zulfikar Mustapha made the statement during the ‘Budget in Focus’ programme aired on the National Communications Network (NCN) Saturday evening. The agriculture ministry has been allocated $104.6 billion, a […]
Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs, Mohabir Anil Nandlall, SC, has lauded the 2025 national fiscal plan, praising its people centred approach, bold initiatives, and sustainable development focus. On Friday last, the Senior Minister in the Office of the President with Responsibility for Finance and the Public Service, Dr Ashni Singh presented the $1.138 […]
The government has allocated $1.5 billion in the 2025 National Budget to accelerate the construction of the first National Hospitality Training Institution in Berbice, Region Six. This initiative aims to support the expansion of the hospitality sector, which is witnessing significant growth with several new hotels currently under construction. When completed, the institution will play […]