The government is aggressively pursuing the completion of internet connectivity in 203 hinterland and riverine communities, thereby bridging the digital divide between the hinterland and the coast. The initiative is being carried out through the Office of the Prime Minister. This was according to Minister of Amerindian Affairs, Pauline Sukhai while delivering remarks, at the […]
Rice farmers will now have an adequate supply of high-quality seed paddy to boost rice production following Saturday’s commissioning of a Seed Processing Facility at Lesbeholden, Black Bush Polder in Region Six. The facility outfitted with the necessary amenities was refurbished at $70 million. During remarks, Minister of Agriculture, Zulfikar Mustapha highlighted that although the […]
The drainage and irrigation (D&I) system and food production capacity of Region Six will be strengthened following the commissioning of a new $446.8 million pump station on Saturday at Adventure Village along the Corentyne Coast. Constructed by D. Sawh Mechanical Workshop, the pump station will benefit over 6,000 acres of residential and farmlands and will […]
Intending to increase agricultural production, farmers from Bloomfield in East Berbice-Corentyne received several farming implements on Saturday. The equipment includes forks, cutlasses, shovels, a tiller and two water pumps. The distribution exercise was spearheaded by Minister of Agriculture, Zulfikar Mustapha during an outreach in the region. The timely distribution will not only provide farmers with […]
President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali on Saturday morning participated in the country-wide clean-up campaign that was organised by the Ministry of Public Works. The head-of-state was joined by the Minister of Amerindian Affairs Pauline Sukhai, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Hugh Todd, and the Minister within the Ministry of Public Works Deodat […]
– as 292 Heavy Duty Equipment Operator trainees graduate in Region Six The Government continues to fulfil its promises through its aggressive approach to complete initiatives and programmes, in keeping with its 2020 Manifesto promise to ‘provide Guyanese with more jobs, particularly jobs for a new generation of Guyanese with higher education, vocational skills, […]
Every piece of trash thrown on the ground doesn’t just disappear—it pollutes our environment, harms wildlife, and tarnishes the beauty of our country. Littering isn’t just careless; it’s a choice that affects us all. This is seen throughout many streets in the capital city of Georgetown and various parts of the country. To curb this […]
The curtains came down on a three-week youth camp in which over 400 youths from all ten regions were exposed to the arts, dance, music and other aspects of Guyanese culture. The youth camp was held at twelve locations in all ten administrative regions. Minister of Culture Youth and Sport, Charles Ramson Jr, while speaking […]
Guyanese and the Georgetown City Council must work together to keep the city and its environment clean and tidy. This was the position of the Minister of Public Works Bishop Juan Edghill on Thursday morning as he joined hundreds of people to cleanup areas of the capital city. The exercise occurred in different parts of […]
– also information on social services Residents of Cane Grove, Strathavon, Ballfield, and Unity turned out in their numbers to benefit from the government’s Eye Testing and Spectacles Vouchers programme and other services provided by the Ministries of Health and Human Services and Social Security. The distribution exercise got underway at the Learning Lab in […]