– As Guyana observes Int’l Men’s Day In commemoration of International Men’s Day, Men on Mission (MoM) and the Ministry of Health facilitated a nationwide prostate and health screening initiative. The initiative saw to scores of men across Guyana receiving the Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA) test and other basic health tests like blood pressure and […]
An $800 million irrigation pump station is under construction in the front lands of Black Bush Polder, Region Six and is expected to be operational by the second rice crop of 2025. Minister of Agriculture Zulfikar Mustapha shared the update during a community meeting with farmers at the Number 48 Primary School over the weekend. […]
You are cordially invited to provide media coverage of the following events during the State Visit, of Shri Narendra Modi, Prime Minister of the Republic of India. Date/Time Location Event Coverage Tuesday, November 19, 9:00 pm Cheddi Jagan International Airport The arrival of Prime Minister Narendra Modi Photo/ Video Opportunity for Media Tuesday, November 19, […]
The government, through the Ministry of Public Works, announced plans for a permanent four-lane bridge at Stanleytown, West Bank Demerara, following the recent installation of a temporary bridge. Speaking at a stakeholder engagement on Monday, Minister of Public Works, Bishop Juan Edghill revealed that the current bridge is not strong enough to withstand the pressures […]
– During upcoming state visit Prime Minister of India, the Honourable Shri Narendra Modi, is set to arrive in Guyana on Tuesday for a three-day visit, following President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali’s invitation. The two leaders are expected to delve into a wide array of issues, with particular emphasis on military cooperation and addressing the challenges […]
Guyana has made significant strides in advancing children’s rights, signifying the important role they play in the nation’s future. This was highlighted by His Excellency, Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali during the 35th anniversary of the Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC) on Monday. Held at the Kingston Seawalls, the event was attended by […]
– On the 35th anniversary of the Convention on the Rights of the Child As Guyana marks the 35th anniversary of the Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC), President, Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali has called for global institution and system reform in light of challenges and failures that disproportionately harm children. The CRC […]
The Ministry of Home Affairs, in collaboration with the Guyana National Road Safety Council, hosted a Road Safety Public Education Awareness Motorcade on Sunday, in observance of Road Safety Month and the United Nations World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims. The motorcade commenced at the Kitty Roundabout, proceeded west along Carifesta Avenue, through […]
The Ministry of Human Services and Social Security on Sunday launched its annual ‘Wish Upon a Star’ initiative at the Georgetown Cricket Club. The Christmas programme has been ongoing for more than three years, catering specifically to children with special needs and those in difficult circumstances. Speaking with the Department of Public Information (DPI) at […]
Eight additional squatting areas in Region Ten will be regularised by March 2025 to create a more conducive living environment for hundreds of residents. The areas slated for regularisation include New Harden, Coomacka, Siberian, Silver Hill, West Watooka, Blocks ‘E’ and ‘F’ of Canva City, as well as Green Valley Block ‘F’ Parcels 95 to […]