The Parika Market on the East Bank of Essequibo, Region Three is nearing completion, with approximately 85 per cent of the construction now finished. External works, such as casting and painting, have been completed, and the contractor is currently focusing on the final touches inside the building. During a recent visit by the Department of Public […]
The regularisation process for land at Block 42, Amelia’s Ward in Linden will soon begin, providing approximately 200 families with secure land ownership and better living conditions. Minister within the Ministry of Housing and Water, Susan Rodrigues made this announcement during an outreach to the Region Ten housing area on Wednesday. Although a survey plan […]
The Ministry of Education is making notable strides in Visual Arts education in schools, leading to increased student participation and success rates. With the curriculum realigned to meet the Caribbean Secondary Examination Certificate (CSEC) standards, more students are now pursuing Visual Arts, and the results are promising. Education Officer for the Visual Arts Unit at the […]
– highlights Guyana’s progress in disaster management and resilience Prime Minister Brigadier (Ret’d), the Honourable Mark Phillips, emphasised the urgent need for enhanced disaster preparedness and resilience across the Caribbean, underscoring the importance of disaster management initiatives and reaffirming Guyana’s commitment to a comprehensive and sustainable approach to disaster preparedness. Prime Minister Phillips made the statement […]
– 22 homes destroyed; three persons injured A comprehensive report with recommendations will be provided to Cabinet, following the devastating storm that damaged 22 homes and injured three persons in Karasabai, Region Nine on Sunday. This was highlighted by Minister of Amerindian Affairs Pauline Sukhai while conducting an assessment of the damages in the community, […]
The living conditions of a 28-year-old single mother of three have been transformed as she is the new recipient of a home from the Men on Mission (MoM) initiative. The home was handed over to Anisa Deoraj on Tuesday afternoon at her new address in Meten-Meer-Zorg, East Bank Essequibo by the Minister within the Ministry […]
A total of $75.2 million has been expended to upgrade roads in North East La Penitence, Georgetown, to improve accessibility for residents and commuters. This initiative follows concerns from residents regarding the deteriorated condition of local roads. The Ministry of Public Works’ Special Project Unit (SPU) executed the infrastructural improvements spanning some 3,825 meters. The […]
Building on the massive success of the first International Human Rights Certificate Course conducted by the Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs and Governance, a national human rights institute could be on the cards for Guyana. Some 162 persons successfully completed the homegrown 10-week course last week, taking a major step in knowing their rights and becoming […]
A collaborative effort between the government and the private sector is underway to address corruption. On Tuesday, an anti-corruption workshop was held with representatives of 26 private sector organisations at the Pegasus Suites and Corporate Centre. The workshop aimed to familiarise the private sector with the various anti-corruption conventions and treaties Guyana has signed while […]The government is clamping down on persons who refuse to honestly declare their assets through a comprehensive review of the Integrity Commission Act. This is according to Minister of Parliamentary Affairs and Governance Gail Teixeira, who explained that the Act having existed since 1997, requires stronger accountability measures. “When we look at the Integrity Commission Act…people have […]