Minister of Human Services and Social Security, Dr Vindhya Persaud shared the government’s resolute commitment to surpassing this year’s Gender Equality Index assessment. The minister made the address at the WE LIFT ‘4’ Exposition held at the Aquatic Centre on Saturday. Highlighting Guyana’s remarkable progress, the minister underscored a significant leap of 18 positions in […]
As Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) winds down communities around the world are gearing up to observe Denim Day on April 24th, an annual event dedicated to raising awareness about sexual violence and challenging victim-blaming attitudes. The Ministry of Human Services and Social Security, through its Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence Policy Unit, encourages individuals […]
The elite sports academy for cricket is set to be completed within the next month and a half, marking a significant milestone in Guyana’s sporting development. The state-of-the-art facility will be situated at the Guyana National Stadium, Providence, and will feature six cricket pitches equipped with clay surfaces and transparent roofs, allowing for year-round sessions. […]
Efforts to accelerate the construction of solar farms in Charity and Onderneeming, Region Two (Pomeroon-Supenaam), have begun with a series of consultations and site assessments. Recently, Regional Chairman, Vilma De Silva, along with representatives from Guyana Utility Scale-Solar Photovoltaic (GUYSOL), conducted a visit to the proposed site in Charity. De Silva told the Department of […]
Twenty-five shade houses are currently under construction at the National Agriculture and Extension Institute (NAREI) in Mon Repos, East Coast Demerara. These structures are designed to cultivate two types of hot peppers—bull nose and tiger teeth—for an already secured market in St. Lucia. It is projected that each cycle of the 25 shade houses will […]
Amerindians have served as custodians of the forest for generations, deeply connected to its rich biodiversity and vital resources, which sustain their way of life and cultural heritage. Eighty-six per cent of Guyana’s territory is covered in forest, the second highest cover in the world and an essential element of the comprehensively crafted Low Carbon […]
– ‘Pathway employment helping families, changing lives’ – Vice Chair The Ministry of Culture, Youth, and Sport has been channelling significant investments into the upgrading of recreational facilities along the East Coast corridor, providing vital opportunities for the youth across villages. Specifically, within the Better Hope/La Bonne Intention (LBI) Neighbourhood Democratic Council (NDC), there are […]
The Ministry of Public Works’ Special Project Unit (SPU) is set to rehabilitate several critical internal roads within West Ruimveldt to enhance the community’s landscape and accessibility. The initiative aims to address concerns raised by residents regarding the deplorable state of the thoroughfares. A recent evaluation revealed significant defects in the asphaltic surfaces of most […]
As construction accelerates on a pump station at Canal Number One, West Bank Demerara in Region Three, farmers and residents are poised to benefit from improved drainage and irrigation (D&I) access. The $650 million pump station is slated for completion within three months. The development is part of a broader initiative to enhance D&I infrastructure […]
Guyana has been awarded for its magnificent contributions made to the indigenous communities nationwide at the 4th edition of the World Travel Market (WTM) Latin America Responsible Tourism Awards. The country secured silver place under the category ‘Best Initiatives for Indigenous Communities and or Traditional Communities.’ In a recent interview with the Department of Public […]