The government is in the process of finalising arrangements to begin making fiscal contributions to the Protected Areas Trust (PAT) Fund, as part of its drive to advance biodiversity protection efforts. This was confirmed by Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Natural Resources, Joslyn McKenzie, during an address on the occasion of the 10th anniversary […]
The nation’s elders were honoured for their invaluable contribution to society at the Round House, Kingston Seawall, on Monday. The event, titled ‘Seniors in Fashion – A Day of Celebration,’ was organised by the Ministry of Human Services and Social Security in recognition of International Day for Older Persons 2024. In her address, Minister of […]
Guyanese can now travel to the British Virgin Islands (BVI) without a visa. Premier of BVI, Dr Natalio Wheatley, announced the new development at a press conference on Monday, highlighting that this move will strengthen the relationship between the BVI and the Caribbean region. “This step strengthens the bond between our countries and the region, […]
Residents of Mabaruma sub-district in Region One will soon get an opportunity to become skilled heavy-duty equipment operators. The training programme is designed to enhance the region’s workforce. The six-month course will be administered by the Board of Industrial Training (BIT) and is set to begin before the end of 2024. Minister of Labour, Joseph […]
Twenty residents from Sebai and Canal Bank in the Matarkai sub-district, Region One, have now been certified as small engine technicians, enabling them to earn a fairly decent income. A total of 10 individuals from each community completed the four-month training programme which was facilitated by the Board of Industrial Training (BIT). Each graduate was […]
Approximately $3.2 billion was spent on the construction of sea defences in the first half of 2024, as the government intensified efforts to strengthen coastal resilience and prevent erosion. Works have been completed in several areas including Cane Garden, La Resource, Okum/Retrieve, Uniform, Bendorff, and Springlands. According to the Ministry of Finance’s 2024 mid-year report, […]
With long-standing challenges of sufficient power supply in Guyana, achieving energy security has been a high priority for the People’s Progressive Party/ Civic (PPP/C) government. As evidence of this, the government, in its first trillion dollar budget this year, had allocated almost $100 billion to achieving energy targets. In these first six months, $47.8 billion […]
Eleven thousand households are set to benefit from enhanced service and treated water, as work progresses on the water treatment plants at Vergenoegen and Parika in Region Three. The upgrade of the Vergenoegen treatment plant, valued at over $630 million, is scheduled for completion in October and will benefit 24,000 residents from Zeelugt to Vergenoegen. […]
The water distribution networks in Perth and Number 12 Village in Region Five have been extended, ensuring approximately 100 more persons have continuous service. This was a commitment that was made to the residents during an outreach last year by Minister within the Ministry of Housing and Water, Susan Rodrigues. On Tuesday, Minister Rodrigues visited […]
As housing demand continues to increase, works are moving apace at Bath Housing Scheme in Region Five, to ensure all allottees have access to the necessary infrastructure. This is according to Minister within the Ministry of Housing and Water, Susan Rodrigues on Tuesday, at a community meeting at Cotton Tree Primary School in Mahaica-Berbice. The […]