The Transport and Harbours Department (T&HD) performed exceptionally well in 2023 and saw a remarkable surge in its operational metrics. This is according to the Minister of Public Works, Bishop Juan Edghill on Friday. He was at the time highlighting the T&HD’s performance while debunking misconceptions and shedding light on its diverse and bustling activities, […]
With an investment of $8.1 billion in 2023 to advance the revitalisation efforts of the sugar industry, Guyana saw a massive 28 per cent or 13,155 metric tonnes increase in sugar production, as compared to 47,049 metric tonnes in 2022. This was highlighted by Minister of Agriculture, Zulfikar Mustapha during the ministry’s year-end review, on […]
Passenger movement at the Cheddi Jagan International Airport continues to increase as the airport processed 729,680 passengers for this year. This represents an increase of 11 per cent, compared to the 657, 249 passengers processed last year. Minister of Public Works, Bishop Juan Edghill, made the disclosure at a year-end press conference at the ministry’s […]
The M.V. Canawaima Ferry Service, a vital link between Guyana and Suriname has executed some 538 round trips from January to November 2023. This achievement was disclosed by Public Works Minister, Bishop Juan Edghill during a year-end press conference at the ministry’s headquarters on Friday. “This is more than just once daily and they have […]
General Secretary of the People’s Progressive Party, Dr Bharrat Jagdeo, has maintained that his party will fight against the racist diatribe of persons who seek to excite racial hostilities among the people of Guyana, and instigate ethnic strife. He made the disclosure during a year-end press conference at Freedom House on Thursday, as he addressed […]
– evaluation completed for Corentyne river bridge Mobilisation works for the much-anticipated four-lane bridge across the Demerara River in Wismar, Linden, Region Ten, is expected to begin in 2024, according to Minister of Public Works, Bishop Juan Edghill. This was the update given to media operatives during a year-end press conference on Friday, as the […]
Over 11,000 first and second-year nursery children have been screened for underlying health conditions as part of the Ministry of Health’s Comprehensive Child and Young Health Programme (CYHP). The ministry has screened 7,995 first-year nursery children with 5,000 remaining to be screened. Additionally, 3,210 second-year nursery children have been screened, and another 10,000 are yet […]
Twenty-five additional communities in the hinterland and rural areas will benefit from the implementation of the telemedicine programme in their health facilities, signalling the government’s aggressive push to ensure quality, efficient health services are delivered to all. This was revealed by Minister of Health, Dr Frank Anthony at the ministry’s year-end press conference held at […]
– As it continuously implements a number of strategies The Ministry of Health is doing everything possible to fight and win the battle against cancer in Guyana starting with a myriad of strategies to assist the process. At a press conference on Friday, Health Minister Dr Frank Anthony noted that the cancer registry was updated […]
The Guyana Fire Service (GFS) held a practical exercise to demonstrate the use of newly procured firefighting equipment that was purchased by the government through the Ministry of Home Affairs in 2023. The demonstration took place on Water Street in Georgetown on Friday, and showcased the GFS’s ability to tackle fires in high-rise buildings and […]