The Women Innovation and Investment Network (WIIN) is aiming to upskill 300 women in plumbing, carpentry, and electrical installation to address the existing gap in the labour market. Minister of Human Services and Social Security, Dr Vindhya Persaud said the initiative is piloted to push women to strive in unconventional domains. “We are looking at […]
To address the persistent issue of frequent power outages in the country, three additional generators will soon be installed at the Guyana Power and Light’s (GPL’s) sub-station in Columbia, East Coast Demerara. These generators are part of a US$27 million government-funded project to enhance the power company’s capacity. The project includes 17 generators and six […]
The Amerindian village of Kamarang in the Upper Mazaruni, Region Seven (Cuyuni-Mazaruni), is poised to welcome a new and modern state-of-the-art hospital. This hospital promises to revolutionise healthcare services for residents in this remote area. It will be offering testing, X-rays, CT scans, ultrasound and diagnostics services to residents within the Upper Mazaruni. Excitement and […]
Criticising what he described as a historical trap focused on corruption narratives in developing countries, President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali has is urging the regional media to shift its focus towards celebrating successful governance models in the region. Speaking during an interview on Trinidad and Tobago’s CNC3 Morning Brew, hosted by Hema Ramkissoon on Monday, […]
The General Secretariat of the Organization of American States (OAS) and the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) have condemned the Venezuelan government’s approval of the “Law for the Defense of Essequibo,” which attempts to annex more than two-thirds of Guyana’s territory and make it part of Venezuela. In a press release issued on Monday, the OAS secretariat […]
Approximately 1,000 men are slated to benefit from the highly anticipated expansion of the Women Innovation and Investment Network (WIIN) training programme. The initiative is set to be unveiled during a sexual assault awareness campaign to be held this month. “It will be the time when we launch our special WIIN component targeting men. Opening […]
In an effort to ensure hinterland communities have access to potable water, various initiatives are underway, including the drilling of additional wells and expansion of water distribution networks. Since assuming office, the government has allocated a total of $3.4 billion towards enhancing treated water coverage in Regions One, Seven, Eight, and Nine. Over the past […]
Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs, Mohabir Anil Nandlall, SC, has refuted claims suggesting that he ‘secretly’ filed the appeal to the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) seeking to overturn the local Court of Appeal’s ruling on the case involving the unlimited parent guarantee. During an interview with the Department of Public Information (DPI) […]
Citizens are being urged to exercise greater caution while transporting petroleum products across the country. The appeal comes in light of the concerning trend of improper transportation of hazardous liquids, which pose significant risks to public health and the environment. Reports indicate that many carriers are transporting these substances atop their vehicles, including vans, minibuses, […]
As part of its initial development phase, construction is underway for the first 100 young professional homes at Silica City along the Soesdyke-Linden Highway. These homes are designed in four different styles and will consist of two flat units priced at over $25 million. The other two elevated units valued at $33.9 million and $34.4 […]