The new $120 Million water well, which is being constructed at Covent Garden on the East Bank of Demerara, is expected to be operationalized by October. This is according to Minister of Housing and Water Collin Croal, who visited the site on Saturday to check on the progression of work that is being executed by […]
A total of 29 small and medium-scale farmers of Region Two (Pomeroon-Supenaam) received approximately $2 million in agriculture inputs to expand food production. Among the tools distributed include small land tillers, water pumps, and pasture fence materials among others. This was made possible by funding provided by the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) through Component Two […]
The government is constructing a brand-new hospital at Number 75 Village, Region Six which will replace the current Skeldon Hospital and provide a wider range of services. Minister of Health Dr Frank Anthony on Thursday paid a site visit to the construction site and gave an update on how things are progressing. “I think they […]
With Guyana currently producing approximately 400,000 barrels of oil per day with two Floating Production Storage and Offloading (FPSO) vessels, it is projected that by 2027, the country will see a vast increase of over one million barrels being produced daily. This was revealed by the Minister within the Ministry of Public Works Deodat Indar, […]
For the first time, teachers will have more freedom to prepare and manage their classrooms by being assisted in procuring the required janitorial, field, and office supplies as they see fit. This was made possible through the commencement of the distribution of the school grant programme by Minister of Education, Priya Manickchand in Region Three […]
The Ministry of Health has once again partnered with GTT and Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) to foster cancer awareness and education nationwide, with the launch of ‘Pinktober 2023,’ at the Marriott Hotel, Kingston, Georgetown, on Friday. During the ceremony, Minister of Health, Dr Frank Anthony said he is pleased to collaborate with the telecommunication company and […]
Several residents in Region Six will now benefit from improved health services, following the commissioning of cutting-edge X-ray machines at the Mibicuri, Port Mourant, and the regional hospital in New Amsterdam, totalling some $184 million. Minister of Health, Dr Frank Anthony commissioned the three Seimens Healthineers radiography systems on Thursday. While speaking at the New […]
His Excellency Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, President of the Republic of Cuba and Chair of the Group of 77 and China His Excellency Antonio Guterres, Secretary-General of the United Nations Excellencies, Heads of State and Government and officials Heads of Delegation Ladies and gentlemen I take this opportunity to express my country’s solidarity with the peoples […]
The government and private companies are working to educate students about the many opportunities that exist within the oil and gas industry. To kick start another knowledge session about the two essential commodities, students from The Bishops High School and St John’s College were present at the Guyana Oil and Gas Energy Chamber, Middle Street, […]
A $28.3 million agro-processing facility was on Friday commissioned by Minister of Agriculture, Zulfikar Mustapha in Charity along the Essequibo Coast, Region Two. The opening of the state-of-the-art food processing plant marks a significant step towards harnessing the untapped potential of the local agro-processing industry. During his address at the ceremony, Minister Mustapha expressed the […]