– Several initiatives implemented to expand Region Two’s agriculture sector Farmers across Guyana will benefit from a significant injection of $2 billion, as part of efforts by the government to absorb rising costs, improve their livelihoods, and expand agriculture production. Under this initiative, hundreds of cash crop and rice farmers will receive support in the form […]
The Guyana Energy Conference and Supply Chain Expo (GECSCE) is excited to announce the National Energy Corporation of Trinidad & Tobago Limited (National Energy) as a Gold Sponsor for the 2025 edition of our flagship event. This marks the third consecutive year that National Energy has returned as a Gold Sponsor, demonstrating its continued commitment to supporting […]
Over the last three days, the children of the North Pakaraimas were treated to an early Christmas cheer, with the roll out of the national toy distribution drive in Region Eight (Potaro-Siparuni). The distribution drive was spearheaded by the Minister of Amerindian Affairs, Pauline Sukhai and her team, consisting of Regional Chairman Headley Pio, Project […]
– urges scores of Region Eight youths Youths of the North Pakaraimas in Region Eight (Potaro-Siparuni), are being urged to grab training available opportunities across various sectors to contribute to their community’s development. This call to action was made by the Minister of Amerindian Affairs, Pauline Sukhai as she returned for a three-day outreach to […]
–Cutting-edge services to boost standards and quality A new state-of-the-art laboratory facility and administration building totalling over US$12 million was commissioned for the Guyana National Bureau of Standards (GNBS) at the National Exhibition Centre at Sophia, Georgetown. The facility, officially declared opened by President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali on Wednesday, underscores Guyana’s progress in strengthening […]
A total of 82 students graduated from the Clinical and Technical Training programme administered through the Ministry of Health’s Health Sciences Education (HSE) department. The courses offered under the programme included Pharmacy Assistant, Dentex, X-ray Technician, and Environmental Health Assistant. Among the graduates, 25 are now X-ray technicians, 28 are environmental health assistants, 16 are […]
A historic moment for Guyana’s aviation industry took place on December 11th, as Colombian airline Avianca launched its inaugural flight to the South American nation. The much-anticipated flight arrived at the Cheddi Jagan International Airport, carrying 29 inbound passengers. In turn, the aircraft left with 113 passengers destined for Colombia. This new route provides direct […]
The government, through the Ministry of Human Services and Social Security, launched a senior citizen engagement programme dubbed the Golden Generation Hub in Victoria on Tuesday to combat isolation and celebrate the contributions of Guyana’s elderly. The community programme is the brainchild of Minister of Human Services and Social Security, Dr Vindhya Persaud. It will […]
– as 193 added to Region Two’s workforce First Lady Mrs. Arya Ali, has firmly urged Guyana’s newest batch of skilled workers to continue learning and upskilling themselves. Addressing a batch of 193 graduates from several programmes under the Board of Industrial Training on Tuesday, the First Lady said their success will be determined by […]
Guyana and Qatar held their first political consultation at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs & International Cooperation on Tuesday, December 10, 2024. The political consultation was convened following the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between Guyana and Qatar on holding Political Consultations on Issues of Mutual Interest by Hon. Hugh Hilton Todd, Minister of […]