The Women Innovation and Investment Network (WIIN) training programme, previously geared mainly towards women, is now being expanded to include male participants. The programme, executed under the Ministry of Human Services and Social Security, provides training in several fields after which participants are supported in entrepreneurial and employment ventures. During a recent televised programme on […]
The Guyana Tourism Authority (GTA) proudly announces its participation in the third edition of the Emerging Destinations Roadshow, showcasing the best of Guyana’s travel experiences to audiences across North America. The GTA’s active involvement in this event underscores its commitment to promoting Guyana as a premier tourist destination on the global stage. Over the course […]
Local farmers in Parika, Region Three will receive much-needed support to safeguard their crops, as the government plans to distribute shade house materials to the village. On Sunday, President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali visited Parika Backdam, on the East Bank of Essequibo, where he engaged farmers and residents. During the engagement, one farmer mentioned the […]
The first cohort of Biomedical Technicians graduated from the landmark initiative on Friday, equipped with a City of Guild Certificate, which enables them to provide much-needed support within the public health sector. The 38 enthusiastic graduates are eager to leverage their newfound skills to make a significant impact in Guyana’s biomedical field. Esha Jaikaran, one […]
Farmers from the West Bank Demerara, Region Three are getting much needed support to maintain their agricultural yields during the prolonged dry season. President, Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali Sunday morning visited the communities of Canal No 1 and Canal No 2 , where he observed the ongoing efforts to deliver water to the canals for […]
Transportation has become much easier for some 27 Canal Bank, Matarkai sub-district, following the commissioning of a new $3.5 million boat and engine. The boat and engine will enable the students to attend school more regularly and punctually. Minister of Housing and Water, Collin Croal and Minister of Local Government and Regional Development, Sonia Parag, […]
Minister within the Ministry of Housing and Water, Susan Rodrigues underscored the importance of sustainable use and management of water as a scarce and precious commodity. The minister’s remarks came as Guyana joins the rest of the world to commemorate World Water Day, under the theme ‘Water for Peace’. Minister Rodrigues participated in a walkathon […]
Over 300 residents of Arukamai, in the Mabaruma sub-district, Region One, now access to improve accessibility, following the commissioning of a $44.1 million farm to market road in the area, Saturday afternoon. This new infrastructure has slashed travel to less than one hour, easing the longstanding challenges residents faced when relying on boats for transportation. […]
The construction surveys for the US$75.8 million Good Success to Timehri, East Bank Demerara road project have been completed. The inspection exercise, conducted by the Ministry of Public Works’ surveying team, involved assessing over 60 structures to determine their condition and whether they can be widened or must be demolished and reconstructed. The surveying team consisted […]
When it comes to the management of Guyana’s oil and gas industry, it is essential to judge a government’s performance by its actions and policies, Vice President Dr Bharrat Jagdeo, lead in this sector, has emphasised. Despite criticisms by several political commentators and local newspapers about the renegotiation of the 2016 Stabroek Block’s Production Sharing […]