Director General of the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), Qu Dongyu underscored the FAO’s commitment to collaborating closely with the Latin America and the Caribbean region to strengthen its agricultural priorities and enhance resilience in the face of the climate crisis. Speaking at the inauguration of FAO’s 38th regional conference for Latin America […]
– as 85 Region Seven residents complete their courses The Ministry of Labour’s Board of Industrial Training (BIT) is making a significant impact on communities, promoting gender equality, and transforming lives. On Monday, 85 residents of Bartica and Kaburi graduated with advanced skills and knowledge through BIT courses, including electrical installation, woodworking, welding and […]
Infrastructural work on the $1.4 billion Port Kaituma stelling is well on its way to being finalised, as some 85 per cent of the project is complete. This will provide citizens across Region One with a safe transit point and enhanced travel experience. It will also ease the transportation burden and ensure the prompt delivery […]
– Free Wi-Fi by early April The Transport and Harbours Department (T&HD) is pleased to inform the public that the emergency repair works that were carried out at the Parika and Supenaam Stellings are completed. The linkspan bridges and abutment beams at both stellings were extensively damaged thus requiring emergency repairs. A collaboration among the […]
– pledges comprehensive solutions to community concerns President Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali engaged residents of Good Hope, East Coast Demerara (ECD), and surrounding communities on Monday afternoon to address their concerns. President Ali highlighted that the government has taken a proactive approach to governance, thereby actively engaging with citizens in communities and striving to find […]
– as FAO regional conference opens President, Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali on Monday strongly advocated for increased resources directed to agriculture and food production, emphasising its potential to alleviate global issues including malnutrition and poverty. President Ali made the appeal during the opening ceremony of the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) 38th Regional Conference for Latin […]
The assistance of the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) is key in supporting the development of a comprehensive, early warning system for multiple hazards in the sector, and supporting access to credit and insurance. In fact, the organisation could play an essential role in improving water management, developing the food supply chain, enhancing trade, and […]
The newly constructed $25.7 million education office in Oronoque, Port Kaituma, Region One, will serve as a central hub to bolster the delivery of quality education within the Matarkai sub-district. Constructed by AAV Ragobeer and Sons Contracting Services, the facility will accommodate two education officers, two schools’ welfare officers, staff from the Cyril Potter College […]
The newly commissioned $31.8 million reinforced concrete bridge in Matthews Ridge, will allow for improved connectivity and promote economic development within the community and its neighbouring mining areas – Baramita, Black Banana, and Tassiwini. The new 22-by-25-foot concrete bridge links, which replaces the old wooden bridge links Pakera with central Matthew’s Ridge. Minister of Housing […]
On March 18, in a signing ceremony at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, U.S. Ambassador Nicole D. Theriot and Minister of Home Affairs Robeson Benn formalized a U.S. donation of funding and capacity-building opportunities as a strong demonstration of the U.S.-Guyana law enforcement and security partnership. During the ceremony, Ambassador Theriot announced an award of […]