The government has reiterated its zero-tolerance to all forms of violence and its support for legal resolutions to conflict. Minister of Home Affairs, Robeson Benn expressed this sentiment during an interview on the sidelines of the Copsquad2000 graduation last Friday at the National Cultural Centre. The minister was making reference to a disturbing video […]
Government’s charge to Guyanese in the diaspora to return home and invest in Guyana’s flourishing economy has once again yielded positive results that will provide a revolutionary new service to the country. The dairy market is set to experience rapid growth and transformation in the coming weeks as Sterling Products Limited and Amaya Milk Company […]
Final-year university students will continue to gain working experience, through the Ministry of Labour- Occupational Safety and Health Department (OSH) apprenticeship programme. According to a press release from the ministry, once approved by Minister, Joseph Hamilton, the students will benefit from “on-the-job” experience, under the supervision of OSH Consultant, Gweneth King. It will ensure that […]
Minister of Public Works, Bishop Juan Edghill on Monday, emphasised that the PPP/C Administration has a solid track record of development in Region Ten, as he addressed recent criticisms made by the opposition attempting to discredit the administration’s development efforts in the region, specifically Linden. The minister, who was speaking following a walkabout in the […]
─ Farmers welcome intervention Farmers of Enmore and surrounding communities along the East of Coast Demerara will soon benefit from better access to farmlands to expand production as well as shade houses, planting implements, lands for cattle rearing, and improved drainage works. The commitment was made by Minister of Agriculture, Zulfikar Mustapha on Monday, during […]
More than fifty (50) families occupying lands at Plantation Hope (Enmore Grass Field), East Coast Demerara are expected to receive their Agreements of Sale today and also register for their Certificates of Titles. The Titles are slated to be handed over at the end of the week, thereby ending years of waiting. Minister of Housing and […]
Several teachers across Guyana will benefit from a ‘train the trainers’ programme through the Guyana National Road Safety Council (GNRSC), allowing them to incorporate road safety into their teaching sessions. The initiative is geared towards increasing awareness of the importance of road safety at the nursery, primary and secondary levels. This was disclosed by GNRSC’s […]
Residents of Region Nine (Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo) will soon have enhanced access to potable water and service, with the drilling of 14 wells and expansion to several water distribution systems. Areas to benefit include Aishalton, Awarewarnau, Maruranau, Semonie, Quiko, Rupertee, Fairview, Hiowa, Quatata, Shiriri, Katoonarib, Sand Creek, Potarinau, and Kaicumbay. Some communities will also benefit […]
A total of 91 residents of Mahdia, Region Eight received certificates in heavy-duty equipment operation, welding and fabrication, and cosmetology, among other technical areas through the Ministry of Labour’s Board of Industrial Training (BIT). The programmes are aimed at empowering residents, enabling them to secure employment or pursue entrepreneurship opportunities. The graduation ceremony was held […]
The Ministry of Home Affairs will be engaging the Guyana Revenue Authority (GRA) to implement stricter penalties for road users who have not paid their ticketing fees. Minister Robeson Benn said the move to introduce a robust framework of stringent penalties is necessary, especially since there is an urgent need to hold individuals accountable for […]