Construction of the Demerara River Bridge entered a new phase Friday morning with the installation of the first precast girder. This horizontal beam, designed to support the bridge’s deck and traffic load, was placed on the substructure completed in a prior phase. Minister of Public Works, Bishop Juan Edghill witnessed the milestone event at the […]
Minister of Tourism, Industry and Commerce, Oneidge Walrond, has underlined the longest running trade show in the Caribbean, GuyExpo, is hosting about 283 booths and is expected to attract over 100,000 visitors from November 15 to 17. She made the remarks at this year’s at the opening ceremony for GuyExpo at the National Exhibition Centre in […]
– GuyExpo 2024 opens President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali has underscored that the government has directly supported small and medium sized businesses (SMEs) by distributing over $1 billion, benefitting 4,000 SMEs. Additionally, the government has provided training to more than 10,000 businesses across the nation. The president was at the time delivering the feature address […]
General Secretary of the People’s Progressive Party, Dr Bharrat Jagdeo has explained the feasibility of renting a second power ship to meet the growing demands of electricity generation. He was at the time responding to criticisms presented by Opposition Member of Parliament, David Patterson who expressed the view that costs associated with the rental of […]
– rejects opposition’s claims of corruption, poor planning Despite the opposition’s attempts to suggest otherwise, majority of the contracts being executed across the country are on track and progressing well. This assurance was given by General Secretary of the People’s Progressive Party, Dr Bharrat Jagdeo during his weekly press conference at Freedom House. It follows […]
– highlights new Secretary of State nominee is familiar with border controversy General Secretary of the People’s Progressive Party, Dr Bharrat Jagdeo has expressed satisfaction with the nomination of United States Senator Marco Rubio for new Secretary of State by U.S. President Elect, Donald Trump. The general secretary was at the time speaking at his […]
The enhancement of operations at Guyana Sugar Corporation (GuySuCo) remains high on the government’s agenda. President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali provided insight into several key measures that the government is implementing to boost production while also ensuring sugar remains a viable part of Guyana’s economy. The president was at the time speaking during an interview […]
Residents and farmers from Alliance Road and neighbouring areas in Timehri, East Bank Demerara will soon benefit from agricultural interventions to expand crop production. These commitments were made by Minister of Agriculture Zulfikar Mustapha at a community engagement at Vickey’s Residence, Timehri, on Wednesday. After listening to the issues raised, Minister Mustapha said the farmers […]
World Diabetes Day is commemorated on November 14 each year, and the theme on this occasion is “Breaking Barriers, Bridging Gaps”. Diabetes is one of the leading causes of premature death and illness across the globe. While diabetes and its complications are largely preventable, prevention and management strategies are crucial to reducing morbidity and mortality […]
The Ministry of Education is distributing scores of high-quality textbooks and exercise books to students across Guyana, with the intention of enhancing education services. The ministry’s specialised Book Distribution Unit (BDU) facilitates the timely distribution of textbooks for primary, secondary, and nursery students in every region, ensuring each child’s education needs are met regardless […]