Dear Editor, I respectfully refer to Mr. Patterson’s letter in your April 3rd edition of this newspaper, which warrants a factual response. For clarity, I will categorize my response to Mr. Patterson under the two important and pertinent headings of Transmission and Distribution, and Generation. Generation Mr. Patterson has asserted that 63MWs of new generation […]
– President Ali encourages it to ‘approach responsibilities diligently’ Newly sworn-in commissioners of the Constitutional Reform Commission (CRC) have been encouraged to execute their responsibilities diligently and with dedication, as they take on the arduous task of modernising Guyana’s supreme laws to counter evolving and new challenges. A total of 18 commissioners took their oath […]
President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali has said the human technical capacity of the Guyana Power and Light (GPL) company is currently facing a deficit, which is causing operational deficiencies. Speaking with reporters on Wednesday, President Ali said there is an urgency to fill up these vacancies and if there continues to be a shortage of […]
Eight small business owners living with permanent disabilities were on Wednesday provided with financial funding to propel their businesses through the government’s revolving fund. The distribution exercise was made possible through the collaboration of the Ministry of Human Services and Social Security and the Ministry of Tourism, Industry, and Commerce – Small Business Bureau, to […]
The Ministry of Health launched its Disease Elimination Initiative Roadmap workshop on Tuesday in a continued effort to minimise the spread of communicable diseases in the country. The workshop which is in collaboration with the Pan-American Health OrganisationWorld Health Organisation (PAHOWHO) will last for four days. It is aimed at accelerating the ministry’s efforts to […]
Scores of business owners and budding entrepreneurs from across the Caribbean and the European Union (EU) will be converging in Guyana from July 10 to 12 for the third edition of the Caribbean Investment Forum (CIF). Being held here for the first time, the event will see hundreds of business personnel meeting to explore marketing […]
As part of the government’s move to expand the physical infrastructure of the Cheddi Jagan International Airport (CJIA), a new and improved commercial centre, business and VIP lounges, restaurants, and concession areas will be introduced. This is according to Minister of Public Works, Bishop Juan Edghill, as he delivered remarks Tuesday evening at the United […]
With comprehensive services and treatment in place for persons living with tuberculosis (TB), the Ministry of Health is making major strides in reducing TB incidence in the country. Already, the ministry has achieved a few of its goals for the TB strategy, one of which is the reduction of TB incidence by 20 percent, putting […]
The construction of 32 concrete bridges from Kurupukari to Lethem is advancing rapidly, with the final bridge at Pirara approaching completion. Currently, the Pirara bridge stands at 50% completion. Its conclusion will signify the overall conclusion of the project along the Kurupukari to Lethem corridor. This was disclosed by the Ministry of Public Works following […]
Residents residing within the villages spanning from Number 52 to 63 and Number 64 to 74, East Berbice-Corentyne (Region Six), are poised to benefit from road infrastructure works totalling $1.7 billion. Within the 52 to 63 Neighbourhood Democratic Councils (NDC), some 15 roads are being rehabilitated, eight of which have been completed thus far. Similarly, […]