Distribution of solar panels to the hinterland, riverine and rural villages continue with Orealla and Siparuta in Region Six, receiving their solar home energy systems along with accessories over the weekend. Each system is designed with a 160-mega-watt solar PV panel, a charge controller unit with a lithium-ion battery to power two 9-watt LED lamps, […]
As Guyana continues to experience unprecedented growth, Minister within the Ministry of Public Works, Deodat Indar has emphasised the increasing demand for human resources across various sectors. Minister Indar was speaking at the Machinery Corporation of Guyana’s (MACORP) 30th anniversary celebration held at the Marriott Hotel, Kingston, Georgetown, Wednesday evening. He noted that enterprises such […]
The capabilities of the Civil Defence Commission (CDC) to plan for, mitigate and respond to natural disasters were significantly boosted on Thursday, with the donation of a US$1.1 million mobile multi-purpose shelter to conduct emergency operations, and care for patients affected by disasters. The facility was presented through the United States Southern Command’s Humanitarian Assistance […]
In his address to 1,796 newly trained teachers, Acting President and Prime Minister Brigadier (Ret’d) Mark Phillips underscored the government’s unwavering commitment to fostering a dedicated, qualified, and passionate cadre of educators. He emphasised that these teachers are the cornerstone of Guyana’s education system and play a pivotal role in shaping the minds of the […]
The Guyana Rice Development Board’s (GRDB) Laboratory at La Bonne Intention (LBI) on the East Coast of Demerara was on Wednesday re-certified by the Guyana National Bureau of Standards (GNBS). With the re-certification, the lab will aid in further improving the quality of rice produced in the country. Delivering the feature address at the certification […]
Senior Minister in the Office of the President with Responsibility for Finance, Dr. Ashni Singh has denounced Venezuela’s threat to Guyana’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, describing it as provocation. During a sensitisation session on the current border controversy at the Ministry of Finance headquarters, Main and Urquhart Streets, Georgetown on Monday, Minister Singh reassured that […]
The Ministry of Human Services and Social Security (MoHSS) is unwavering in its commitment to eradicating gender-based violence (GBV). As part of its ongoing efforts, the MoHSS is actively participating in the 16 Days of Activism campaign, a global initiative aimed at raising awareness and preventing GBV. Under the theme, Unite! Invest to prevent violence […]
Region Nine is positioned for massive development in the area of transport economics, and stakeholders there have been urged to prepare for the many opportunities and upscale production in various sectors. Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Guyana Office for Investment, Dr. Peter Ramsaroop made the call at the opening of the 21st Rupununi Business […]
The Ministry of Labour continues to execute rigorous training programmes to empower persons to efficiently conduct safety and health inspections on Floating Production Storage and Offloading (FPSO) vessels offshore Guyana. Minister Joseph Hamilton told the Department of Public Information (DPI) that the training sessions, funded by the ministry, go beyond conventional safety protocols, and seek […]
The village of Moco Moco in Central Rupununi, Region Nine is pushing development in agriculture, industrial arts, and business empowerment through resources earned from Guyana’s sale of carbon credits. Due to its population size, the village will receive $24 million from the first tranche of monies earned from the carbon credit sale, which has already […]