In four years, the Amerindian Village of Quiko in Region Nine (Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo) witnessed a significant transformation in the delivery of essential services, thanks to investments made by the government. This was highlighted by the village’s Senior Councillor, Ronald Ignatius during a recent interview with the Department of Public Information (DPI). According to Ignatius, […]
Private sector investment and participation are critical to advancing climate resilience initiatives. This is according to Foreign Secretary Robert Persaud, who was speaking at a private sector roundtable discussion on Tuesday, where he emphasised the vital role, the private sector must play in addressing climate challenges. The discussion offered a prime opportunity for the Guyanese […]
Twenty-five senior managers from Human Resources and other departments within the private sector have completed a gender mainstreaming training, organised by the Ministry of Human Services and Social Security’s Gender Affairs Bureau (GAB). The recently held three-day workshop equipped participants with tools and strategies to create more inclusive workplaces and address gender inequality and social […]
The Ministry of Education’s National Literacy Department launched the Primary School Libraries initiative at the Grove Primary School to promote multilingual literacy and enhance educational resources. The initiative is designed to foster a love for reading from an early age and support the development of literacy skills in various languages. It will be implemented in […]
A spanking new health centre was officially opened in the community of Swan, along the Soesdyke-Linden Highway on Monday. The massive investment by the government will eliminate the need for villagers to travel to neighbouring villages to access basic health services. The facility was commissioned by Minister of Health, Dr Frank Anthony, who noted that […]
President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali has criticised the former APNU+AFC Coalition Administration for what he described as non-productive expenditure during its time in office, which resulted in a rapid decline in key sectors. The president was responding to the opposition’s criticisms of his government’s spending profile during a live broadcast on Sunday evening. He highlighted […]
While the government of Guyana continues to make strident efforts to expand and strengthen the policy framework for a conducive environment within which the Fourth Estate can function unabated, unhindered and without fear in keeping with constructional provisions and international conventions, it’s becoming apparent all over again as the country approaches another election cycle, that […]
The government remains committed to creating a positive impact in every community through comprehensive programmes and policies. This assurance was given by Minister of Local Government and Regional Development, Sonia Parag, during the 54th Town Day anniversary celebrations in Corriverton, Region Six, on Saturday. The event was organised by the Corriverton Town Council and featured […]
– Utilities to be removed as project 69 per cent completed Discussions are ongoing regarding the removal of utilities obstructing the pathway of the US$260 million New Demerara River Bridge, a critical step towards advancing the transformational project, which is now 69 per cent complete. The update was provided by Minister of Public Works, Bishop […]
– $400.6M invested in quality childcare services in first half of 2024 Under the Ministry of Human Services and Social Security’s Working Parents Child Care Subsidy initiative, 200 children have each received a $50,000 subsidy to cover three months of childcare services. This support allows employed parents to work effectively without worrying about their child’s […]