Residents of Anna Catherina, Region Three are set to benefit from the drilling of a $150 million well, as the government aggressively continues to provide access to an adequate supply of treated water throughout the country. The government plans to inject some $17.7 billion towards the expansion and management of the water sector this year. […]
Persons living along the East Bank of Demerara corridor within the Diamond/ Grove area are being assured that construction of the Bypass Road from Diamond to Good Success has been ongoing, with the final part of this project starting this week. This brings the beginning of the rehabilitation of the entire East Bank Highway from […]
His Excellency, Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali, in the wake of the deadly fire that has sent shockwaves and mourning across the nation, has urged the children of Guyana to look out for each other, shouldering each other’s burdens, as the country celebrates its 57th Independence. During the Night of Reflection and flag raising ceremony held […]
Unity and Healing God of love and mercy be with us, God of patience, we seek thy presence: Fellow Guyanese, We gather here tonight in unusual circumstances. This is a tragic hour for our nation. The events of last Monday have shaken our nation to the core. Our hearts are pieced; our sorrow is indescribable; […]
President Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali on Thursday, May 25 signalled the government’s intention to establish a Commission of Inquiry (COI) to investigate the tragic fire at the Mahdia dormitory, which claimed the lives of 19 children. President Ali made this announcement during an evening of prayer and reflection held at the Tabatinga Sports Ground in […]
A comprehensive mental health response is currently underway across Region Eight (Potaro-Siparuni) to assess and assist survivors and relatives of those who lost their lives in the Mahdia fire earlier this week. The response includes the deployment of five teams comprising psychiatrists, child psychologists, counsellors, and social workers to interact with students, teachers, school support […]
President Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali announced on Thursday, that the government has extended an offer to those affected by the tragic Mahdia dorm fire to receive specialised medical care overseas. During a live update, the president reported that two of the survivors remain in critical condition at the Georgetown Public Hospital. One of the individuals […]
– Jagdeo says this was pointed out to visiting EU Observer Mission The government has implemented a slew of measures in the Representation of the People (Amendment) Act, which was not initially part of the final report of the European Union Observer Mission. Speaking on Thursday at Freedom House, General Secretary of the People’s Progressive […]
Guyana has received high commendation from the Organisation of American States (OAS) for its remarkable efforts in fighting for the rights of its people. OAS’ Secretary General, His Excellency, Luis Almagro gave the compliment Thursday, during an engagement with Guyana’s Civil Society at the Marriott Hotel in Kingston. The secretary general said Guyana has always […]
ILO labour ministers’ meeting wraps up Following the culmination of the International Labour Organisation’s (ILO) 12th Meeting of Caribbean Ministers of Labour on Thursday, a document has been prepared to strengthen areas in the labour sector regionally, which include labour migration, social justice, reengineering the education system and protection of workers. The move is to […]