Scores of residents from the Mocha Arcadia community on the East Bank of Demerara registered for various skills training programmes offered by the government during a youth outreach event on Saturday. Individuals registered for training through the Women Innovation Investment Network (WIIN) programme, administered by the Ministry of Human Services and Social Security, the Ministry […]
As Amerindian communities continue to experience unprecedented development, the government’s efforts to bridge the digital divide in these regions are yielding substantial success. The ongoing ICT Access and e-Services for Hinterland, Poor, and Remote Communities (HPRC) Project continues to make significant strides, with over $1 billion invested in these communities to date. This was highlighted […]
The government has expended $1.4 billion to support non-traditional crop cultivation and diversify the country’s agricultural sector in the first six months of 2024. This investment has facilitated the construction of several tissue culture and micropropagation facilities. These facilities enable farmers to multiply genetically identical crops year-round, ensuring a steady supply of disease-free crops and […]
Guyana’s education sector is set to be strengthened with more than 1,500 trained teachers. That’s how many teachers will be graduating from the Cyril Potter College of Education (CPCE). The number of graduates reflects the government’s commitment to have 100 per cent Guyana’s teachers fully trained by 2025. The goal is in alignment with President […]
The Ministry of Agriculture hosted its annual health fair on Friday. The fair offered staff as well as members of the public access to a wide range of health services aimed at promoting healthier lifestyles. In collaboration with the Ministry of Health, this year’s event was themed, ‘Health is Important: Value it; Cherish it.’ Attendees […]
The government has deemed the suspension of PPP/C Councillor Carol Trim-Bagot from the New Amsterdam Town Council as an abuse of power by Mayor Wainwright McIntosh. During its statutory meeting on Monday, the APNU+AFC-led council voted for Councillor Trim-Bagot to be removed from her duties for three months effective immediately. Minister of Local Government and […]
– Police investigation underway Minister of Human Services and Social Security, Dr Vindhya Persaud, has issued a stern warning regarding the use of fake and unathorised pension books. The issue is currently under investigation by the Guyana Police Force. During a recent outreach in Region Six, Minister Persaud outlined the severity of the matter and […]
More emphasis will be placed on ensuring that businesses operating in Guyana are complying with regulations, in an effort to ensure there is a level playing field for local and international businesses. This was announced by General Secretary of the People’s Progressive Party, Dr Bharrat Jagdeo, as he addressed growing concerns about the heightened number […]
Immediate remedial action from the government has prevented flooding in Canal No.1 Village following the failure of the koker’s middle door. On Wednesday, President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali coordinated a team from the National Drainage and Irrigation Authority (NDIA), GuySuCo, and GAICO Engineering to promptly install temporary stop logs to prevent water from overtopping. Once […]
