The Ministry of Tourism, Industry and Commerce will soon conduct an assessment to explore the potential for luxurious outdoor camping, known as ‘glamping’ at Mainstay, Capoey, and Mashabo in Region Two. This initiative is a key component of the ministry’s strategy to elevate Region Two into a leading tourism destination. Minister of Tourism, Industry and […]
By: Luann Williams Over the past four years, more than 240 Amerindian villages benefitted from specific development programmes initiated by the government, along with a substantial increase in funding. These initiatives strengthened and sustained the village economies and provided equal access to employment, economic opportunities, and training. A whopping $9 billion is budgeted in 2024, […]
Small contractors around Georgetown have been benefitting from new skills and improved knowledge after being awarded contracts by the government. Over $1 billion in road contracts were awarded to these persons in the various fields of Sophia, Greater Georgetown to enhance the aesthetics of the community and improve the livelihoods of the residents. The contracts […]
–provides training to strengthen country’s procurement process, engages with Region’s private sector In line with Government’s agenda of enhancing human capital development through education and skills training across the country, Senior Minister in the Office of the President with Responsibility for Finance and the Public Service, Honourable Dr. Ashni Singh, along with the Minister […]
In light of continued negligence by the opposition-controlled Georgetown Mayor and City Council (M&CC), the government will commence swift interventions to bring relief to vendors at Bourda Market. During an impromptu walkabout by President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali Wednesday morning, vendors whined about the lack of security in the area, leading to instances of robberies […]
Fifteen Guyana Power and Light (GPL) Inc. employees are now certified fibre optic technicians, enhancing the company’s internal capacity and reducing the need for external contractors. Eight graduates are from the System Control and Operation Department, two from the Information Technology Department, one from the Human Resources Department, and four from the Transmissions and Distribution […]
With a massive infrastructure plan underway for the agriculture sector, tenders will soon be going out to construct the Hope-like Canals in Regions Three and Five. These canals will mirror the one built at Hope along the East Coast of Demerara, to minimise flooding in the country, giving farmers a better opportunity to increase their […]
Amerindian leaders in the Moruca sub-district, Region One were encouraged to capitalise on the many opportunities provided by the government to accelerate the development of their villages. Minister of Amerindian Affairs, Pauline Sukhai made the appeal as she addressed the Regional Toshaos/CDC Chairpersons Meeting in Santa Rosa, on Monday. The regional conference is hosted annually […]
By: Chevon Farley The lives of thousands of Guyanese continue to be transformed by a series of empowering initiatives created and rolled out by the government. Through the Ministry of Human Services and Social Security, these programmes focus heavily on education and skills development, social inclusion, capacity building, innovation, and technology to promote financial freedom […]
-362, 000 metric tonnes produced Guyana Rice Development Board (GRDB) is already surpassing its half-year target for 2024 due to the steadfast implementation of additional strategies and programmes within the Ministry of Agriculture. This was revealed on Tuesday by Minister Zulfikar Mustapha. During the first quarter of this year, the GRDB reported that over 360,000 […]