Guyanese have been urged to take advantage of the immense entrepreneurial opportunities available in Guyana. Senior Minister in the Office of the President with Responsibility for Finance, Dr. Ashni Singh made the call as he delivered remarks at the opening of the Laparkan Technology Expo, held as part of its 40th Anniversary, at Pegasus Conference […]
Government is working assiduously to improve transportation services in Guyana and is focusing its attention on a new stelling in Region One, following the inaugural voyage of the MV MA Lisha vessel which recently arrived in that region. Minister of Public Works, Bishop Juan Edghill on Friday last announced that the government has entered […]
Excitement filled the air on Monday as the first batch of 29 young people graduated from the Pharmacy Assistant Course in Region Six, which is being offered by the Ministry of Health through the Health Science Education Division. The graduation for the nine-month course was held at the Regional Health Facility in New Amsterdam. […]
Access to health care services has now been made easier for persons living in Fort Ordinance, as a spanking new $38 million health centre was commissioned on Monday by Minister of Health, Dr. Frank Anthony. The health centre will ease the travel burdens of residents in Fort Ordinance and surrounding communities. Speaking at the opening, […]
Minister of Amerindian Affairs, Pauline Sukhai and her team journeyed to Masakenari Village, Deep South Rupununi, Region Nine to offer condolences and comfort to grieving families following a tragic accident that claimed the lives of three children in the Essequibo River. Twelve-year-old Linda Joseph from Karaudarnau, three-year-old Norsha Ayaw and 11-month-old Newton Ayaw both from […]
A $20 million water supply system was commissioned in Kwebanna, Region One, providing potable water access to 95 per cent of the community, a significant improvement from the mere 10 per cent with access before 2023. Minister of Housing and Water, Collin Croal officially commissioned the water system during an outreach to the Moruca Sub-District […]
The government is mulling the establishment of a National Labour Committee to address the shortage of skilled, semi-skilled and unskilled labour in Guyana, as the country develops rapidly. Although at the proposal stage, the establishment of a central committee, under the auspices of the Ministry of Labour, has been identified as a viable solution to […]
Young people embarking on the six-month training course to become Community Health Workers in Region Ten have expressed their gratitude for the opportunity to improve their lives and serve in a critical sector. The Department of Public Information (DPI) spoke to a few persons following the launch of the programme at the Bamia Health Centre […]
Ten vulnerable families from Warapoka in Moruca Sub-District, Region One, are set to benefit from new homes totalling $40 million, through the government’s Hinterland Housing programme. Minister of Housing and Water, Collin Croal revealed this during his visit to the community on Sunday. He was accompanied by Hinterland Housing Project Engineer, Cy Rodrigues and Regional […]
Prime Minister Brigadier (Ret’d) Mark Phillips on Sunday officially launched the 2023 Prime Minister T20 Cup softball tournament scheduled for September 29 to October 1. This is the seventh edition of the tournament. Prime Minister Phillips during remarks at the launch held at the Muslim Youth Organisation’s ground, gave his commitment of continued support to […]