Over 250 sports grounds received a much-needed facelift as a result of the government’s noteworthy injection of millions through the Ministry of Culture, Youth, and Sports ‘ground enhancement’ programme. Minister of Culture, Youth and Sports Charles Ramson Jnr made the pronouncement during the ministry’s year-end report on Friday. “This has been the most elaborate ground […]
The new modern hospital that is being constructed at Lima on the Essequibo Coast should be competed and operational by the first quarter of next year. Minister of Health Dr Frank Anthony noted that the hospital, one of six being built in the country, and will benefit persons from as far as Region One. He […]
Senior Minister in the Office of the President with Responsibility for Finance, Dr Ashni Singh has said that the 2024 budget will reflect an unwavering dedication to the implementation of policies that improve the well-being of Guyanese. He reminded that the People’s Progressive Party/Civic Government’s manifesto was meticulously crafted using a people-centred approach. These manifesto […]
President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali engaged with residents of the Coverden community in a meeting held at ‘Cherry Farm’ on Friday afternoon, to address issues and explore opportunities for development within the community. President Ali stressed the importance of adopting a more integrated approach to farming in the community. Coverden has a farming group of […]
President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali on Thursday revealed the government’s intention to strengthen firefighting capabilities at the community level by acquiring small fire-fighting vehicles for deployment in Neighbourhood Democratic Councils (NDCs) nationwide. During an outreach event in Mocha, East Bank Demerara, President Ali stated “in this budget, we are working on purchasing a number of […]
President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali has announced his government’s intentions to invest over $400 million in the development of roads in Mocha Arcadia, East Bank Demerara (EBD) this year. The commitment was made during the President’s visit to the community last evening, where he engaged with scores of farmers and residents who raised various issues […]
The government said that the seven new branded hotels which are currently under constructions are progressing well and moving according to the schedule. Minister of Tourism, Industry and Commerce Oneidge Walrond made the disclosure on Tuesday during an interview with the Department of Public Information (DPI). “A project like a hotel takes about two and […]
The Ministry of Amerindian Affairs has trained 54 facilitators to assist with the consultations for the revision of the Amerindian Act of 2006, as the government prepares to enhance the critical piece of legislation. The trained facilitators include 14 National Toshaos Council (NTC) Executives, five Management Development Officers (MDOs), and 15 Community Service Officers (CSOs), […]
With the ongoing construction works on the new pump station at Cottage, Mahaicony, Region Five, the region’s drainage and irrigation (D&I) system will be further strengthened. During an inspection of the pump station on Thursday Minister of Agriculture, Zulfikar Mustapha disclosed that that construction will be completed within three months. He was accompanied by Minister […]
– 774 students were enrolled in the programme last year With education being a paramount priority for the government, the Ministry of Amerindian Affairs has expended some $93.3 million in 2023 to fund students under the Hinterland Scholarship Programme. “Last year the up-keep for the scholarship students was $93.3 million. There is other support that […]