In an effort to effectively manage trauma victims and prevent fatalities, the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) resuscitated its trauma team training, after being halted due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The training was officially launched on Monday at Project Dawn, Liliendaal, East Coast Demerara, and will see 25 care providers undergoing the two-day session. According […]
A recent report published by the United Nations Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC), has outlined that public debt in Guyana has decreased significantly. ECLAC’s ‘Financing a sustainable transition: investment for growth and climate change action’ stated that Guyana’s debt is approximately 24.7 per cent of GDP, as of December 2022. ECLAC […]
With the rapid infrastructure of educational facilities to comfortably accommodate students to receive the highest quality of education, the $95.4 million Mrs Maureen Massiah Wing was commissioned at Bishops’ High School, Carmichael Street Georgetown, on Monday. Built by Mohabir Construction, the new block features eight additional classrooms, one laboratory, a cafeteria area, an upgraded canteen, […]
– Mid-year report 2023 The government has made significant progress in addressing the critical issue of domestic violence and is committed to protecting victims and preventing abuse, with a heavy focus on legislation, shelter upgrades, and community training, among other measures. One of the key highlights of the 2023 mid-year report is the government’s dedication […]
The government has expended $40.6 billion in the first half of 2023 to improve roads and bridges countrywide. The Ministry of Finance’s 2023 mid-year report has revealed that of the amount, a sum of $39 billion was spent on roads, while $1.6 billion was spent on bridges. The report highlighted that several mega-projects are well […]
Of the $54.5 billion allocated for nationwide housing development this year, the government, through the Ministry of Housing and Water has expended $20.7 billion in the first half of 2023. This is according to the 2023 mid-year report released by the Ministry of Finance on Saturday. Under the ‘Dream Realised’ housing initiative, a total of […]
Stephen Campbell, the first Amerindian Parliamentarian, was remembered Sunday as part of activities to observe the Amerindian Heritage Day 2023. This activity was held at the Umana Yana in his honour, featuring a play by students of the Hinterland Scholarship Programme, titled: Stephen Campbell-An Untold Love Story. Stephen Campbell was elected to the Legislative Council […]
Residents of Cane Grove, Region Four will now have the full service of a Neighbourhood Democratic Council (NDC), as the $14.2 million facility has been commissioned. The two-storey building features three office spaces, two waiting areas, one boardroom, three washroom facilities, and one storage room. During the commissioning Thursday last, Minister within the Ministry of […]
– As the Mrs. Maureen Massiah wing is commissioned The Honourable Minister of Education, Priya Manickchand commissioned the Mrs. Maureen Massiah Wing today at the Bishops’ High School in Georgetown. The new building houses eight additional classrooms for the school, a laboratory, a canteen and a common area where students can sit, eat and socialize. The […]
The US$10 million EKAA HRIM Quarry project which was commissioned on Saturday by President, Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali is set to significantly transform the economy of and unlock opportunities for the residents of Batavia, Region Seven. The project will be completed in two phases for a total cost of about US$20 million and is being […]