Following a regionwide record of new pieces of legislation in a single year, Guyana has managed to maintain its legislative pace, enacting 21 new laws through the National Assembly in 2023. Minister of Parliamentary Affairs and Governance, Gail Teixeira on Wednesday at her end-of-year press conference, said the achievement is in keeping with the government’s […]
Mashramani 2024, a fervent celebration of Guyanese culture promises to be the biggest celebration to date as preparations commence. Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport, Director of National Events, Andrew Tyndall told the Department of Public Information (DPI) on Monday that Guyanese can expect more vibrant and creative costume bands, a lively parade, and high-quality […]
Today at his Brickdam Office, the Honourable Dr Frank Anthony, Minister of Health, accompanied by Chief Medical Officer, Dr Narine Singh, received a courtesy visit from the newly appointed United States Agency for International Development/Eastern and Southern Caribbean (USAID/ESC) Senior Development Specialist Advisor, Aaron Spencer. Spencer was accompanied by the previous Senior Development Specialist Advisor, […]
Earlier this morning, the Minister of Health, Dr Frank Anthony, accompanied by the Permanent Secretary, Mr Malcolm Watkins, and a cohort of officials from VAMED Engineering and VIKAB Guyana Ltd, conducted a site visit at the Guyana Paediatric and Maternal Hospital, Ogle, East Coast Demerara The visit was aimed at overseeing the development and construction […]
In 2023, the government through the Ministry of Amerindian Affairs spent close to $1.47 billion on the Community Service Officers (CSOs) programme, which falls within the ambit of the Youth Entrepreneurial and Apprenticeship Programme (YEAP). This was disclosed by Minister of Amerindian Affairs, Pauline Sukhai during her end-of-year press conference on Tuesday, at the ministry’s […]
Proudly displayed in the line of sight on entry at the Georgetown Lighthouse is the newly handed-over wooden heritage marker from the National Trust of Guyana. The plaque was presented to Louise Williams, Director of Ports and Harbours at the Maritime Administration Department (MARAD), by Hemandri Ramautar of the National Trust of Guyana, Ministry of […]
Within three years, the government has invested more than $5 billion to increase adequate access to educational opportunities in Regions Six and Ten. President, Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali has announced that over $3 billion was pumped into the education sector in Region Six, while $2 billion was exhausted in Region Ten. Speaking at separate forums […]
Guyana’s tourism sector is positioned for sustained growth and expansion in 2024. Minister of Tourism, Industry and Commerce, Oneidge Walrond on Tuesday explained that the National Budget which is set to be presented Monday will outline measures that will see substantial transformation in the sector. “It continues to remain one of our priority sectors. As […]
Women-owned businesses will soon have the option to sell their products on the Ministry of Human Services and Social Security’s Women’s Innovation and Investment Network (WIIN) app with the addition of a new point-of-sale feature. The new feature will consist of a modern avenue to generate profits adding to its present benefit of creating visibility […]
The People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) Government has invested over $4 billion in housing and water infrastructure in Linden, Region Ten (Upper Demerara-Berbice), over the past three years. This accomplishment exceeds the less than $1 billion allocated to similar projects during the five-year tenure of the coalition government. President Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali made this disclosure […]