The mortality, morbidity, and disability associated with cervical cancer are set to decline significantly among Guyanese women, with the introduction of a new 2024-2030 National Action Plan. The initiative for the elimination of the cancer was unveiled on Friday, at the Pegasus Corporate Suite in Kingston, Georgetown. The booklet, outlining strategies to achieve these ambitious […]
Guyanese sub-contractors and entrepreneurs have earned nearly US $1 billion from oil and gas companies since the passage of the Local Content Act in December of 2021. In 2022, some $440 million was earned by registered companies, while in 2023, there was an almost 20 per cent uptick in earnings, with companies ending the year […]
Guyana is on the brink of remarkable economic and social transformation, with the potential of billions of dollars in revenue generation. In line with this trajectory, the government has granted a Petroleum Production Licence to ExxonMobil, the operator of the Stabroek Block for the Whiptail Project. The Ministry of Natural Resources on Friday, April 12, […]
To expand homeownership opportunities for vulnerable families, the Ministry of Housing and Water distributed keys to four new core homes Thursday afternoon. These 20 x 20 feet two-bedroom concrete units feature two bedrooms, a kitchen, and essential washroom facilities, providing residents with improved living conditions. Each core home is valued at $5 million and is […]
The wait is finally over for 1,500 Guyanese after receiving their house lots on Friday, during the Ministry of Housing and Water-Central Housing and Planning Authority’s (CHPA) first major ‘dream realised’ housing drive for 2024. The recipients were allocated lands at one of the new housing areas, Wales Phase Two housing development, which is scheduled […]
To elevate the study of Literature among secondary school students the Ministry of Education is staging William Shakespeare’s beloved comedy, “Twelfth Night” at the National Cultural Centre. This innovative endeavour aims to inspire a deeper appreciation for literary works and enhance student engagement in preparation for the upcoming Caribbean Secondary Examinations Certificate (CSEC) English Literature […]
President, Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali on Thursday inspected construction works on the Conversation Tree to Dennis Street four-lane road, where he announced that the technical team will be meeting with the Ministry of Public Works soon to discuss a way forward on the Conversation Tree to Dennis Street project in Georgetown. The project was split […]
Making it clear that the final deadline for the gas-to-energy project has not shifted, the General Secretary of the People’s Progressive Party (PPP) Dr Bharrat Jagdeo detailed the several components of the life-changing initiative that are happening concurrently. Dr Jagdeo was at the time speaking at his weekly press conference at Freedom House on Thursday. […]
– says non-performing loans reduced by about 7 per cent General Secretary of the People’s Progressive Party, Dr Bharrat Jagdeo, has once again debunked claims being peddled in the local news, regarding the New Building Society (NBS). At his weekly press engagement at Freedom House, the general secretary called out a ‘dangerous’ headline in the […]
The government continues to work to address the issues with power supply and is currently focused on ensuring that the present capacity for power generation is maximized, according to General Secretary of the People’s Progressive Party (PPP), Dr Bharrat Jagdeo. He reminded the media that Guyana Power and Light (GPL) is grappling with a range […]