Senior Minister in the Office of the President with responsibility for Finance, Dr Ashni Singh, is set to reveal the much-anticipated fiscal package for 2024 in the National Assembly on Monday. The annual budget is symbolic of the PPP/C Government’s commitment to crafting policies and programmes that are precisely designed to advance the lives of […]
The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at Suddie Hospital in Region Two has been retrofitted and now features state-of-the-art equipment and an increased capacity to accommodate more patients. The enhancements to the unit cost approximately $38M. Minister of Health, Dr Frank Anthony led a team of senior health personnel to officially commission the retrofitted facility […]
The government through the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport has been able to train some 2,500 youths in robotics in 2023. The training saw youths benefitting from enhanced problem-solving skills exercises and confidence boosting sessions. They also benefitted from training exercises which sought to prepare them for future careers in the robotics field. Additionally, […]
Over 200 jobs will be added to the burgeoning economy in Region Three (Essequibo Islands-West Demerara) through the operations of a $30 million marine facility at Nismes, West Bank Demerara, which was commissioned on Saturday. The facility was built by GAICO Construction Inc., and comprises a wharf, dry dock and laydown and storage yard. It […]
After months of consistent consultations and deliberations, the 2024 National Budget will be presented on Monday, outlining the government’s comprehensive fiscal for continued development. President, Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali, paid a visit to the Ministry of Finance on Saturday, where he commended the hard work of the ministry as final preparations continue. Highlighting the magnitude […]
Students from several schools along the East Coast of Demerara on Saturday benefited from basic fire safety tips after attending a safety camp hosted by the Guyana Fire Service at the Lusignan Community Centre Ground on Saturday. The camp which was arranged specifically for children is geared at educating them about the various causes of […]
Over 28,600 persons from Regions One, Seven, Eight and Nine benefitted from the execution of various agricultural ventures through the Hinterland Environmentally Sustainable Agriculture Development (HESAD) Project, last year. This is according to Minister of Agriculture, Zulfikar Mustapha, during a recent press conference. With the aim of driving agricultural development, Minister Mustapha highlighted, “in 2023, […]
Farmers and residents of Enterprise, Bare Root and surrounding areas, East Coast Demerara were reassured of government’s commitment to improve agricultural production. After listening to the concerns raised by the residents in the farmers’ meetings on Saturday, Minister of Agriculture, Zulfikar Mustapha, pledged several commitments aimed at fostering community growth and improving their livelihoods. […]
In formulating policies that have a direct impact on bringing prosperity to Guyanese, Senior Minister in the Office of the President with Responsibility for Finance, Dr Ashni Singh, said that the government has adopted a methodical approach that considers the global circumstances. During a pre-budget interview with the National Communications Network (NCN) broadcast last evening, […]
Some 7,000 Guyanese are now adept at swimming as a result of the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports’ National Swimming Programme. Minister of Culture, Youth and Sports Charles Ramson Jnr said the PPP/C government’s significant investment from 2020 to date led to this. “We have 7000 people who were trained in our national swimming […]