–Over 500 teabags produced to date at the agro-processing facility The Ministry of Tourism, Industry and Commerce – Small Business Bureau (SBB) is actively developing ways to support small business owners to improve their lives, while boosting the economy. The residents from communities in Region Nine now have the opportunity to utilise the services […]
The government has commenced the construction of 210 young professional homes at the La Bonne Intention (LBI) Housing Scheme, East Coast Demerara. The homes come in two styles ─ the single flat unit (bungalow) and the two-storey, similar to those constructed at Prospect and Providence on the East Bank of Demerara. Minister within the Ministry […]
Guyana’s custodial and correctional facilities are being upgraded to ensure inmates are housed in safe and improved living conditions and so far, the construction of three facilities at the Lusignan Prison along the East Coast Demerara has been completed. Currently, 680 inmates are being accommodated in the new state-of-the-art $1.2 billion Lusignan correctional facility and […]
Minister of Public Works, Bishop Juan Edghill on Sunday reaffirmed the government’s commitment to ensuring that no citizen is disenfranchised by ongoing infrastructural projects. Minister Edghill made the remarks during a consultation activity hosted at the Lusignan Community Centre Ground, East Coast Demerara. The engagement was held to address residents’ concerns and foster constructive dialogue […]
As part of this year’s activities for International Day for the Conservation of Mangrove Ecosystems, the Ministry of Agriculture’s National Agriculture Research and Extension Institute (NAREI) in collaboration with Environmental Management Consultants (EMC) Foundation, hosted a mangrove odyssey to bring awareness of the importance of mangroves. The event took place along the seawall from Turkeyen […]
A 16-member delegation from the British Virgin Islands is in Guyana to explore trade, investment and enhanced cooperation with Guyana. The BVI team is led by the Hon. Lorna Smith, Deputy Premier and Minister for Financial Services, Labour and Trade, Government of the British Virgin Islands. The private representatives are pursuing investment opportunities in agriculture, […]
Youth and job seekers in Sophia are being encouraged to come out to the second day of the Sophia Village Day and Job Fair. Day one of the event got underway at the ‘C’ Field Sophia Playground and was hosted by local artiste and public figure, Kwasi Edmonson, popularly known as ‘Kwasi Ace’. Edmondson said […]
─ First patient describes process as an “easy one” A drastic reduction in transportation costs, faster and more comprehensive diagnoses, reduced patient transfers, and better emergency care are just some of the benefits that can now be expected by residents of Diamond and the surrounding areas. This comes following the commissioning of a new digital […]
– all parties urged to cooperate during the process The Government of Guyana hereby wishes to present the public with the facts regarding the ongoing petition by the Village Council of Chinese Landing, the Amerindian People’s Association and the UK Forest Peoples Programme (the applicants/beneficiaries) to the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR). Firstly, Guyana […]
