The government’s investments in the water sector over the past 21 years have contributed to consistent and marked improvements in the quality and supply of water nationwide. Minister of Health, Dr. Frank Anthony, indicated this in an address at the health fair held to commemorate the 21st anniversary of Guyana Water Incorporated (GWI). “I think […]
Residents of Waiakabra and Kuru Kururu along the Soesdyke-Linden Highway can now use the internet freely and improve their skills, as WiFiGY was launched in the two communities on Monday. With this new asset, residents are able to access application forms for scholarships and much more, which can be submitted online, thus, reducing travel time. […]
President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali held a dinner at State House on Sunday evening, honouring the families of the victims and students affected by the tragic fire at Mahdia Secondary School dormitory, which claimed the lives of 19 children. During the event, President Ali engaged with the families, lending an empathetic ear to their concerns […]
The government announced it has secured a US$350 million loan from Qatar to extend the Schoonord to Crane four-lane highway to Parika in Region Three. President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali made this announcement during a recent engagement with Malgre Tout/Meer-Zorgen area residents. “I just came back from Qatar and we have just secure US$350 million […]
His Excellency Dr Irfaan Ali departed for Brasilia, Brazil this morning to participate in the Meeting of the Presidents of South American Countries on Tuesday. During the visit, President Ali is also expected to meet with the President of the Federative Republic of Brazil, HE Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva. The Head of State is accompanied […]
The Ministry of Natural Resources is pleased to announce the approval of 13 additional Local Content Annual Plans for the reporting year, 2023. These plans serve as a testament to the unwavering commitment of both the government and industry stakeholders toward the sustainable development of Guyana’s natural resources sector. The approved plans ensure that the […]
The government has announced that several health centres in Region Nine are slated to be upgraded into SMART facilities as it quickly plans to modernise Guyana’s health sector and extend access to adequate health facilities to all administrative regions. Prime Minister, Brigadier (Ret’d) Mark Phillips made the disclosure on Thursday at the commissioning ceremony for […]
Some 58 inmates at the Lusignan Correctional facility graduated from various skills training programmes such as culinary arts, electrical insulation, carpentry and joinery. Officer-in-charge, Senior Superintendent of Prisons, Deoraj Gyandat said this is in keeping with the mandate of the prison to equip inmates with the tools to successfully reintegrate into society upon completion of […]
Students of the Vryman’s Erven Special Needs School in New Amsterdam, Region Six will soon have a more conducive learning environment, as over $10 million in extension works are ongoing on the facility. The extension will provide more space for recreational and other activities as well as better accessibility, especially for those children who utilise […]
The communities of East and West Ruimveldt in Georgetown have remarkable and gifted young and upcoming talents which will need to be harnessed as the government rolls out its sports development agenda. This sentiment was expressed by Minister of Agriculture, Zulfikar Mustapha at the inter-constituency football competition between the two communities on Sunday. “We are […]