Against the backdrop of increasing food production, the government, through the ministries of agriculture and education, will soon establish an agriculture section in every school. This was announced on Monday by Minister of Agriculture, Zulfikar Mustapha during remarks at the World Food Day exhibition and plant distribution exercise at the Georgetown Cricket Club. Currently, Guyana […]
In light of the reduced rainfall and the possibility of water scarcity, the government has been proactive in addressing the potential challenges this may pose to agriculture. This was underscored by Minister of Agriculture, Zulfikar Mustapha on Monday at the World Food Day exhibition, open day, and plant distribution exercise at the Georgetown Cricket Club. […]
Minister of Public Works, Bishop Juan Edghill announced that infrastructural works on the western side of the Grove main access road are slated to be completed before peak hours on Monday. The minister made the announcement during a site inspection, where he also highlighted that the bulge is a result of the road not being […]
The government has completed the construction of a total of 822 community roads in Region Six since 2020. Minister of Public Works, Bishop Juan Edghill made the disclosure during an engagement in Black Bush Polder, Region Six, on Saturday where he noted that the residents in the various communities continue to reap the benefits of […]
The government, through the Guyana Tourism Authority (GTA), is working to develop two brand-new tourism experiences in Region Nine as part of the objective of transforming Guyana into a premier tourism destination. The first tourism experience is related to pottery in the village of Toka in the North Rupununi district. To achieve this, the authority […]
The Comprehensive Child and Young Health Programme (CYHP) which was launched two months ago, is moving briskly as 7,000 pre-school children have already been screened for health conditions. This is according to the Minister of Health, Dr. Frank Anthony as he answered questions posed by the Department of Public Information (DPI) Saturday last. Minister Anthony […]
President Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali officially commissioned the Corriverton Entertainment Park on Friday evening in Region Six. The initiative, valued at $125 million is part of First Lady Mrs. Arya Ali’s National Beautification Project aimed at enhancing public spaces. The park features a parking lot, a designated play area for children, walkways, benches, and washroom […]
President Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali has described the revival of the Rose Hall Sugar Estate as a testament to the stark contrast between a government that builds and one that destroys. On Saturday, President Ali toured the sugar factory located in East Berbice Corentyne (Region Six), which had been abruptly shut down by the former […]
His Excellency President Dr Irfaan Ali and several members of his Cabinet are currently on an outreach to Region Six. The Head of State, who is on a two-day visit to Berbice, started his meetings this morning at the Schepmoed Primary School, which was attended by residents from communities along the East Bank of the […]
In his keynote address at the 17th annual Berbice Expo and Trade Fair, Prime Minister Brigadier (Ret’d) Mark Phillips underscored the diverse resources of Region Six, emphasising its potential to develop into an economic powerhouse. Speaking to the gathering at the Rose Hall Estate Community Centre Ground, Prime Minister Phillips urged all stakeholders to promote […]