Author: admin

News

Construction of modern maternal and paediatric hospital progressing well

Construction of the state-of-the-art $31.9 billion Maternal and Paediatric Hospital at Ogle, East Coast Demerara is progressing well, according to the Project Manager at VAMED, the company undertaking its construction, Walter Puhringer. According to Puhringer, site clearing, fencing, site offices and welfare facilities to accommodate over 400 workers have been completed. Additionally, he said within […]

Continue readingConstruction of modern maternal and paediatric hospital progressing well

News

Well-trained local workforce critical to advancing tourism industry – PM Phillips

– Sod-turned for construction of Hospitality and Tourism Training Institute in Berbice Prime Minister Brigadier (Ret’d), the Honourable Mark Phillips, emphasised the importance of tourism and the need for a well-trained local workforce to drive the industry forward as the Government advances plans to build a sustainable tourism sector. During his featured address on Friday, […]

Continue readingWell-trained local workforce critical to advancing tourism industry – PM Phillips

News

Sod turned for US$7.2M Hospitality training institute at Port Mourant

The sod has been turned to begin construction on the US$7.2 million Hospitality and Tourism Training Institute at Port Mourant, Berbice, Region 6 (East Berbice-Corentyne), as the government moves to cultivate a world-class tourism sector. This facility is the first of its kind in Guyana. It is set to provide hands-on training in a diverse […]

Continue readingSod turned for US$7.2M Hospitality training institute at Port Mourant

News

150 Region Five residents receive ownership documents

Some 150 families of Region Five will soon be able to construct their houses in Experiment Housing Scheme, as they signed their agreements of sale to process their land titles.   Experiment housing scheme has over 559 lots of which the beneficiaries were issued residential lots. The outreach was hosted at the Guyana Water Corporation’s (GWI) […]

Continue reading150 Region Five residents receive ownership documents

News

PM optimistic about victory as OPM launches mash band

Prime Minister, Brigadier Mark Phillips is optimistic about his office winning this year’s Mashramani competition as the various ministries gear up to hit the road to display their achievements in the most cultural way possible. During the ministry’s band launch on Friday in the office’s compound, the Prime Minister encouraged everyone to stand in unity […]

Continue readingPM optimistic about victory as OPM launches mash band

News

Govt, Ptolemy Reid Rehab Centre give 16 amputees prosthetic limbs

Losing one’s ability to walk or perform basic functions due to an accident or illness can be a devastating experience. Thankfully, the Ptolemy Reid Rehabilitation Centre is collaborating with the Ministry of Health to ensure that amputees lead a normal life despite their physical challenges. Over the past week, a Lower Limb Prosthesis Manufacturing and […]

Continue readingGovt, Ptolemy Reid Rehab Centre give 16 amputees prosthetic limbs

News

Govt understands the needs of the people – Min McCoy

The trademark of the government to engage one-on-one with citizens across the country continues to propel a strong relationship that promotes understanding from both sides. During another outreach to the residents of De Kinderen and Zeelugt on the East Bank Essequibo on Wednesday, the Minister within the Office of the Prime Minister with responsibility for […]

Continue readingGovt understands the needs of the people – Min McCoy