Children from across several regions are competing in the Guyana Tourism Authority’s Junior Tourism Cooking Showcase during Tourism Awareness Month. The competition started November 4 at Aruwai in Region Seven, while the second leg of the exercise was completed on November 11 at Lake Capoey along the Essequibo Coast. Chief Judge, Chef Kester Robinson noted […]
Minister of Education, Priya Manickchand has underscored that more can be done for students to have relevant and in-depth teachings relating to climate change consequences and how Guyana’s oil and gas and agriculture diversification are benefitting the region. Minister Manickchand made the assertion during the 3rd Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) Ministerial Summit 2023 hosted in […]
Over 350 families in the villages of River’s View, Region Ten, and Makouria located along the Essequibo River, Region Three now have improved electricity access through the delivery of solar home systems, as part of the government’s solar home systems project. The initiative continues to make waves in Amerindian communities along the coast and the […]
– Farmers from No. 7 & No. 10 Villages, Ithaca assured of continued development Agriculture Minister Zulfikar Mustapha hosted several interactive farmers’ meetings on Saturday (November 11, 2023) across Region Five (Mahaica-Berbice) during which he assured farmers that the government will continue to support agricultural development in Guyana. Minister Mustapha led a team of officials […]
Seventeen contracts valued at some $1.3 billion were signed Wednesday last for the rehabilitation of more than 27 kilometres of roads in various parts of Region Seven. Works to be undertaken include the rehabilitation of the Bartica/Potaro Road (Phase One, Miles Three-Four), the main access roads at Dagg Point (Phase Two), Issano (Phase Two), Mora […]
Senior Finance Minister Dr. Ashni Singh urged Guyanese to embrace the country’s rich cultural diversity and harness it to promote unity, strength, and prosperity. He made the remarks at the Diwali Mela hosted by the Indian Commemoration Trust at the Indian Monument Gardens on Friday evening. Spectators were treated to Indian music, dance, and cuisine, […]
As the festive season approaches, the Ministry of Home Affairs, responsible for safeguarding and protecting citizens, has assured the public that necessary measures are being implemented to ensure a safe and secure holiday period. This was affirmed by Minister Robeson Benn during a recent courtesy call from a team from the Georgetown Chamber of Commerce […]
Talented Urios Collins, a visually impaired man of Albouystown was on Saturday morning presented with a brand-new piano keyboard by Minister within the Office of the Prime Minister with Responsibility for Public Affairs, Kwame McCoy. The gift came just a week after Collins made the request for the instrument to Vice President Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo […]
Minister within the Ministry of Housing and Water, Susan Rodrigues believes that women in Guyana have more opportunities than ever before. She was speaking at the Woman Evolve Finance Meets Fashion event at the Marriott Hotel on Friday evening. The event is a collaboration between RESYSCO and Sha Sha Designs that aims to inspire and […]
The construction of the Mabaruma, Region One, Guyana Water Incorporated (GWI) head office is slated to be completed by the end of the first quarter of 2024. Minister of Housing and Water, Collin Croal, disclosed that the ministry awarded a $37.1 million contract for the new head office that will also be housing the Central […]