Construction of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) and Tactical Service Unit (TSU), reconstruction of the Special Constabulary Headquarters, and rehabilitation of the Police Training School are progressing smoothly. This was revealed during an inspection conducted by Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Home Affairs, Mae Toussaint Jr Thomas on Tuesday. According to the ministry, the […]
Guyana joins the rest of the world to observe World No Tobacco Day, under the theme “Grow Food, Not Tobacco.” Every year, on May 31, Ministries of Health and other health agencies utilise this period to raise awareness of the harmful use of tobacco on humans and their environments. According to the Pan American Health […]
Residents of Kwakwani, Region Ten on Tuesday to signed up for their Agreements of Sale and initiate the process of acquiring their land titles. This initiative specifically benefitted individuals occupying lands in Kwakwani Housing Scheme (Phase One, Two, and Three), Park-Potville and Chine Lane. The outreach was spearheaded by Minister of Housing and Water, Collin […]
–Meanwhile 13-year-old in New York Burn Centre remains stable The Minister of Health (MOH) and the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) extend condolences to the family of a 14-year-old girl who shortly before 10.00 am Tuesday succumbed while in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of GPHC. She was the victim in the Mahdia fire tragedy […]
Says major transformation underway along Soesdyke- Linden Highway Persons living along the Soesdyke-Linden Highway will soon see massive transformation, as a major developmental plan is underway for the area. This was revealed by Minister within the Office of the Prime Minister with Responsibility for Public Affairs, Kwame McCoy at the launching of WiFiGY at Waiakabra […]
Prime Minister, Brigadier (Ret’d) Mark Phillips, Minister of Education, Priya Manickchand, and Minister of Public Works, Bishop Juan Edghill are in Region Eight for the funerals of three of the children who lost their lives in the tragic Mahdia dormitory fire. The bodies were flown to their hometown of Karisparu, where they are being laid […]
The PPP/C government has taken a significant step towards empowering the nation’s youths, particularly those who have encountered the law, with the launch of the USAID Youth Resilience, Inclusion, and Empowerment (Y-RIE) programme. This initiative by USAID aims to provide support, opportunities, and resources to help young individuals steer from a life of crime and […]
The Guyana National Bureau of Standards on Tuesday certified Casa De Frances Hotel, located at Plantation Farm, EBD, as the first bed and breakfast facility in the country. The facility was certified on Tuesday to the Guyana Standard GYS 514:2016 (Amd.1 2022) “Requirements for bed and breakfast facilities.” The certification was handed over to […]
The Ministry of Public Works wishes to inform the general public, especially residents of St. Cuthbert’s Mission, that temporary repairs have been completed to the breached St. Cuthbert’s Mission main road, which leads into the community from the Soesdyke- Linden Highway. Earlier Tuesday, teams worked on the three breached sections of the road, to ensure […]
Registration has opened for the Office of the Prime Minister-Industry and Innovations Unit’s Innovation Challenge (hackathon). This year’s hackathon is being held under the theme: Transitioning through Innovation, and will be held from June 23 to 25. The hackathon is meant to promote Information and Communications Technology (ICT) innovation in Guyana. It brings together […]