Less than two weeks after 1,500 residents received their house lots in Region Three, another 1,000 families have become proud landowners at Phase II of the Enterprise and Non Pareil Housing Schemes along the East Coast of Demerara in Region Four. The two housing schemes altogether cater to around 3,000 lots. Both feature essential amenities […]
Every person who has received permission from the Sea and River Defense Board to vend on the Kitty Seawall will continue to vend. This was reemphasised this afternoon by the Hon. Bishop Juan Edghill, Minister of Public Works, during a planned meeting with the vendors at the seawall. Minister Edghill said any misinformation that the […]
The government, through the Ministry of Culture, Youth, and Sport, is actively paving the way for Guyanese citizens to access a plethora of opportunities through the distribution of its Cultural and Creative Industry Grant Programme. Some 30 individuals were presented with their grants at the 2024 Mashramani Awards Ceremony hosted at the National Cultural Centre […]
Close to 400 landowners along East Coast Demerara obtained their Certificate of Titles, while 50 families across various communities received vouchers through the Steel and Cement Subsidy initiative to commence construction of their homes. The distribution of the land ownership documents and the subsidies took place at the Ministry of Housing and Water’s ‘Dream Realised’ […]
– says other pump stations were visited on prior occasions; that works are progressing Officials from the National Drainage and Irrigation Authority (NDIA), have dismissed the recent comments made by Opposition Member of Parliament, Ganesh Mahipaul, about the construction of several pump stations in Region Three (Essequibo Islands-West Demerara). Over the weekend, after attending several […]
Dear editor,Rickford Burke and Mark Benschop, under the guise of advocating for Afro-Guyanese rights, have consistently engaged in tactics that, paradoxically, erode those very rights they claim to defend. Their recent demand for a boycott of Guyanese businesses in Brooklyn—simply because these businessowners engaged with President Irfaan Ali underscores their narrow self-serving and destructive agenda. […]
Guyana is taking steps to increase the uptake of the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine as the country marks immunisation week 2024. The global event, observed from April 24 to 30, carries the theme ‘Humanly Possible: Immunization for All.’ Minister of Health, Dr Frank Anthony noted the country’s commendable performance in general child immunisation, achieving coverage […]
– As Hydromet Office hosts 16th biannual National Climate Outlook Forum Stakeholders from various sectors were furnished with essential tools and climate information to prepare for the forthcoming May-June rainy season, enabling them to make well-informed decisions. This was made possible through the 16th National Climate Outlook Forum which got underway at the Herdmanston Lodge […]
As Guyana continues its commitment to fostering a safe and healthy work environment, various ministries and agencies are ramping up efforts to enforce stringent safety policies across workplaces. A safety exhibition was hosted on Wednesday at the Ministry of Labour’s head Office, Brickdam, where numerous organisations showcased essential safety gear and highlighted key safety measures […]