The Kington Seawall enhancement project which falls under the First Lady’s National Beautification Project is taking shape and will be completed within eight weeks, despite the setbacks. First Lady, Her Excellency Arya Ali provided the update on Saturday following a site visit to the project that is being undertaken by the Ministry of Public Works […]
In its continued efforts to provide opportunities for all Guyanese, the government has been investing over $102 million yearly in the Moruca Sub-District in Region One for the payment of Community Support Officers (CSOs). This was revealed by Minister of Amerindian Affairs, Pauline Sukhai, during the recent Regional Toshaos and CDC Chairpersons Conference there. According […]
As the vision of a bridge across the Corentyne River comes closer to fruition, the government is open to extending the bidding period to allow for more persons to apply. Minister of Public Works, Bishop Juan Edghill, made the disclosure during a recent programme, where he reminded that five contractors/joint ventures were pre-qualified for the […]
–Surveillance system in place at ports of entry Minister of Health, Dr Frank Anthony Monday said Guyana is prepared to handle monkeypox cases since it can test and treat the disease. Trinidad and Tobago reported its first and second cases of monkeypox on July 11 and 12 respectively, which involved a middle-aged man who had […]
Guyana is collaborating with regional and international partners to showcase its leadership in the areas of climate and environment. In fact, the country’s international leadership in climate security, among other things, will take centre stage at the upcoming Conference of Parties (COP28) of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) in the UAE […]
The Guyana Police Force (GPF) is looking to establish an air wing as it seeks to reform and modernise its services, to more contemporary policing, while enhancing its capacity. This was announced by Acting Commissioner of Police, Clifton Hicken during the force’s 184th Anniversary Awards Ceremony held Thursday last, at the Police Officers’ Annexe, Eve […]
The creation of new products and experiences brings vast diversity to Guyana’s evolving tourism sector, and Director of the Guyana Tourism Authority (GTA), Kamrul Baksh remains adamant that all regions should develop products that will benefit their communities. He made the disclosure during a recent interview with the Department of Public Information (DPI), as […]
The Ministry of Health recently received a quantity of testing equipment and other materials that will be utilised for the Comprehensive Child and Youth Health Programme (CYHP) to be rolled out shortly. Minister, Dr. Frank Anthony accompanied by Director of Primary Health Care, Dr. Ertensia Hamilton received the equipment from Mount Sinai Country Director, Josuè […]
Several villages within the Moruca sub-district in Region One recently received buses, tractors, boat engines, and generators from the Ministry of Amerindian Affairs and the United Nations (UN). Minister Pauline Sukhai, and Minister of Housing and Water, Collin Croal handed over the gifts, during the Regional Toshaos and Community Democratic Council (CDC) Chairpersons Conference, at […]
President Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali has announced the launch of ‘Operation Clear-up,’ an initiative aimed at regularising communities and resolving outstanding land title issues in those areas. The special operation, spearheaded by the Ministry of Housing and Water, will see the resolution of longstanding housing matters across the country. The president made the announcement during […]