The Ministry of Human Services and Social Security hosted a symposium on Friday at the Arthur Chung Convention Centre (ACCC). The symposium is aimed at educating childcare personnel on the legal procedures and appropriate responses to child abuse cases. The event brought together representatives and stakeholders from various ministries, national democratic councils, legal professionals, and […]
The first 200 landowners at Stewartsville Housing Scheme (East) in Region Three will begin constructing their homes following a lot identification exercise led by Collin Croal, Minister of Housing and Water on Friday. The exercise marks a significant milestone for the landowners, many of whom have waited for years to own their land. One of […]
The government is gearing up to spend approximately $20 billion to reconstruct public and main access roads along the East Bank, East Coast of Demerara and in Georgetown. The Ministry of Public Works recently invited bids for these projects which have been divided into 17 lots. About 480 metres of the access road at Diamond […]
-More countries recognising Guyana’s unique model of development Chiding the media for inadequacies on President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali’s visit abroad, General Secretary of the People’s Progressive Party (PPP) Dr Bharrat Jagdeo has highlighted the profound success of President Ali’s advocacy on the importance of forest and biodiversity preservation. The Guyanese leader is currently in […]
In a significant step towards advancing bilateral relations and easing travel restrictions, the governments of Guyana and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that allows for visa-free travel between the two nations. According to a release by the UAE Mission to the United Nations (UN), the MoU was signed on […]
Residents of Wakenaam, Essequibo Island, Region Three, were informed about the correct process to access public assistance. During a ministerial outreach on Thursday, Minister of Human Services and Social Security, Dr Vindhya Persaud, addressed concerns of residents regarding the procedures for accessing financial assistance. Minister Persaud noted that the number of recipients has significantly […]
Prime Minister, Brigadier (Ret’d) Mark Phillips on Thursday turned the sod for a state-of-the-art solar farm facility in Onderneeming, Region Two. The prospective power station forms part of the government’s aim to move away from the complete reliance on heavy fossil fuel, in keeping with its policy of providing an energy mix. The project, which […]
– Guyanese urged to take advantage of gov’t health initiatives With the cost of screening eliminated through vouchers, Guyanese are urged to take advantage of the cervical cancer and eye testing programmes and prioritise their health. General Secretary of the People’s Progressive Party, Dr Bharrat Jagdeo, delivered the call during his weekly press conference at […]
– Leaders have showcased excellent skills in implementing projects – Jagdeo says Two years after the historic signing of a US$750 million Carbon Credits agreement, there is a success story unfolding in Guyana’s Amerindian villages who are leading their transformation on their own terms. Since the signing of the agreement, facilitated by Guyana’s Low Carbon Development […]
General Secretary of the People’s Progressive Party (PPP), Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo, has dismissed the recently announced oil and gas plan by the PNCR/APNU as lacking in detail and vision. At his weekly news conference held at Freedom House on Thursday, Dr Jagdeo described the plan as light on details and heavy on rhetoric. He said, […]