The Ministry of Labour and Attorney General’s Chambers are actively working to ensure members of housing cooperative societies along the East Coast Demerara (ECD) corridor receive their transports or titles for lands they have been occupying for years. Minister of Labour, Joseph Hamilton on Wednesday said this is an ongoing initiative by the government to […]
With the World Day Against Trafficking in Persons planned to be observed on July 30, 2024, the Ministry of Home Affairs is collaborating with the Ministry of Human Services and Social Security to roll out a series of activities and initiatives to heighten awareness. Minister of Home Affairs, Robeson Benn and Coordinator for the Trafficking […]
Guyanese tour companies, Touring Guyana and Blackwater Adventures have secured Tripadvisor’s Travellers’ Choice Awards for 2024. According to Tripadvisor, the largest travel advisory website, winners are determined based on the quality and quantity of traveller reviews and ratings posted on Tripadvisor over 12 months. Travellers’ Choice, formerly Certificate of Excellence, recognises businesses that earn consistently […]
The recently elected Paramakatoi Village Council in Region Eight benefitted from comprehensive governance and accountability training, facilitated by the Ministry of Amerindian Affairs. The one-day training exercise was held at Paramakatoi’s multipurpose building, and saw the participation of the toshao and senior councillors from the various satellite communities, receiving guidance and insights into their roles […]
More than $11 million is being expended to conduct major expansion works on the New Amsterdam Amerindian Hostel in Region Six to cater for the increased number of Indigenous students from the riverine areas. The project is being executed by the Ministry of Local Government and Regional Development, under the oversight of the Regional […]
The Cheddi Jagan International Airport (CJIA) is undergoing significant upgrades to its apron to meet international standards, with significant progress already made. For context, an apron also known as the tarmac or ramp is where aircraft are parked, loaded or unloaded, refuelled, boarded, or maintained. The $703.2 million project aims to replace the existing asphaltic […]
The Public Procurement Commission (PPC) is pleased to announce the handover today of its Annual Report for the year 2022-2023 to the Speaker of the National Assembly, Hon. Manzoor Nadir. This morning’s event marks a significant milestone as it is not only the first Annual Report for the first year of operation of this, the […]
The government handed over additional all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) totalling $12.5 million to five villages in the North Pakaraimas, Region Eight. The off-road vehicles will improve mobility for the Village Councils to effectively serve residents in the respective villages. Minister of Amerindian Affairs, Pauline Sukhai officially handed over the vehicles to Toshaos of Paramakatoi, Tuseneng, Yawong, […]
Minister of Education, Priya Manickchand on Tuesday (July 2) marked a pivotal moment in Guyana’s educational landscape by ceremoniously commencing the construction of the Kopinang Secondary School in Region Eight. This initiative, part of a comprehensive effort by the government to expand access to secondary education across the country, underscores a significant investment in educational […]
– Minister Sukhai presides over distribution exercise in Paramakatoi, Tuseneng As the Ministry of Education continues to roll out its ‘Because We Care’ Cash grant to parents of school-age children, approximately 4,349 children in Region Eight (Potaro-Siparuni) begun receiving their grants in the last few days. On Sunday and Monday, Minister of Amerindian Affairs, Pauline Sukhai […]