The rollout of the 30,000 solar PV homes initiative will begin in the coming weeks as the first batch of solar photovoltaic home systems has arrived in the country. Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Guyana Energy Agency (GEA), Dr. Mahender Sharma confirmed to the Department of Public Information (DPI) on Tuesday that the first […]
Minister of Housing and Water, Collin Croal on Monday, engaged with a group of individuals who have been allocated low-income homes at Hampshire, Region Six (East Berbice-Corentyne). During the outreach held at the Central Corentyne Chamber of Commerce (CCCC), Minister Croal facilitated and expedited the process for the allottees, including young professionals, to complete their […]
Persons living with disabilities (PWDs) from across the country are being encouraged to register for the Ministry of Human Services and Social Security’s training programme. The initiative is part of the government’s effort to provide PWDs with the necessary tools to be independent. Training will be rolled out at the recently commissioned ‘Learning Lab’ located […]
The 16th Session of the Expert Mechanism on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (EMRIP) is being held at the United Nations, Genève, Switzerland. The session is being held from July 17, 2023. The Honourable Pauline Sukhai, Minister of Amerindian Affairs and Ms Miriam Andrew-Ming, Legal Officer, are participating in the activities of the Session. On […]
From the beginning, the Government made it abundantly clear that it will offer every type of assistance possible and necessary to support the victims and families of the tragic Mahdia Dormitory Fire. Thus far, medical treatment has been offered both locally and overseas, all transportation to and from Region 8 to Georgetown and accommodation in […]
–at UN Forum on SDGs The government has reiterated its call for advanced economies (developed countries) to deliver on their commitments relating to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 2030 agenda, especially the adoption of a vulnerability index for the most vulnerable countries. This call was made by Senior Minister in the Office of the President […]
The Cricket Academy which will be located at the National Stadium, Providence, is slated for completion before year-end. Minister of Culture, Youth and Sport, Charles Ramson Jr made the announcement on Monday, while providing the keynote address at the Malteenoes Cricket Academy opening ceremony, at the Malteenoes Sports Club, Georgetown. “I am building at the […]
Individuals allocated house lots at Number 75 Housing Scheme (Phase One) in Region Six, signed their Agreements of Sale on Monday, paving the way for the commencement of the processing of their certificates of title. This process was spearheaded by Minister of Housing and Water, Collin Croal during an outreach held at Number 79 Village, […]
District Nine (Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo) emerged as champions in the second annual inter-district kayaking competition hosted by Elite Kayaking and Nature Tours of Linden, Region 10 on Sunday. Owner of Elite Kayaking and Nature Tours, Dr. Deon Anderson explained that the concept of sports tourism is to have youths embrace new types of sports like […]
Over 420 inmates housed at the Lusignan, New Amsterdam, Camp Street and Timehri Prisons have graduated from training programmes, which have now equipped them with skillsets to aid their reintegration into society. Some 422 inmates graduated over the past few weeks after completing the programmes, which are intended to provide them with skills to find […]