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Today, Guyana was elected as a non-permanent member of the United Nation’s Security Council for the period 2024 – 2025. Guyana is honoured and humbled by the confidence that has been expressed by the international community in electing us to this most important position of responsibility on the global stage. Guyana has now been accorded […]

Minister of Tourism, Industry and Commerce, Oneidge Walrond, on Tuesday welcomed Guyana’s first Tourism and Hospitality diploma programmes being offered by ActionINVEST Caribbean Inc (ACI) at the Marriott Hotel, Kingston. “Action Invest has created a path that speaks to this new trajectory of tourism in Guyana,” she noted. ACI diploma programmes are recognised by the […]

Eighteen contracts totalling over $1.3 billion were on Tuesday signed for roadworks in the Lamaha/Yarrowkabra and Hauraruni/Yarrowkabra Neighbourhood Democratic Councils (NDCs), on the Soesdyke-Linden highway. The contract signing was spearheaded by Minister within the Ministry of Public Works, Deodat Indar, and Minister within the Office of the Prime Minister with Responsibility for Public Affairs, Kwame […]

As the ‘Because We Care’ cash grant distribution continued on Tuesday, the Department of Public Information (DPI) spoke with some of the parents and guardians, who noted that the additional funds will help in the purchase of essential supplies. The $40,000 cash grant sees children registered in nursery, primary, and secondary public and private schools […]

Corriverton, Region Six (East-Berbice Corentyne) will soon feature a family-oriented space, as works on the recreational park are progressing smoothly. With this new park, residents will have a safe space to meet and enjoy quality relaxation time with family and friends. It will improve property value for the region while conserving green spaces and providing […]

The $1.4 billion Urban Enhancement Project at Independence Boulevard often referred to as ‘Punt Trench Dam’ is nearing completion with finishing touches remaining. Minister of Public Works, Bishop Juan Edghill and a team of engineers on Monday visited the project area, to ensure all specifications were met. The 1.8 kilometres (km) project, which stretches from […]

Parents and guardians turned out in their numbers at various schools in Region Seven (Cuyuni-Mazaruni) to uplift their ‘Because We Care’ cash grants on Monday. The Department of Public Information (DPI) spoke to a few parents, who said the grant is a relief and will help with the purchasing of school items for their children. For Eon […]

In the presence of H.E. President of the Co-operative Republic of Guyana, Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali; Minister of Finance Hon. Dr. Ashni Singh on Monday signed two development loan agreements worth US$150 million with the Saudi Fund for Development’s (SFD) Chief Executive Officer, H.E. Sultan Al-Marshad, , to fund the “Infrastructural Development Works for the […]

Parents and guardians of students attending schools across Region Three have welcomed the government’s ‘Because We Care’ cash grant, which they said will offset educational expenses for their children. The distribution of the grant commenced Monday morning and the Department of Public Information (DPI) visited several schools on the west side, where parents and guardians […]

─ Another $61M earmarked to rehabilitate health facilities As government remains committed to improving access to education by ensuring that schools are available to accommodate learners, several educational facilities in Region Seven are set to be rehabilitated. To achieve this, the government has invited bids from eligible persons to conduct maintenance works at D.C Caesar […]