Construction has commenced on the modern $1.7 billion Karasabai Secondary School in Region Nine, as part of the government’s aim to ensure equitable access to education is provided. The construction of the school is scheduled to be completed within two years and will benefit 500 students and 250 students in the dormitories. Students will […]
The Guyana Bar Association’s second annual Law Week activities came to a close on Friday, with a law symposium, at the Arthur Chung Conference Centre. The symposium featured presentations from Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs Mohabir Anil Nandlall, SC, President of the Guyana Bar Association Pauline Chase, and Caribbean Court of Justice […]
The Government of Guyana, through the Office of the First Lady, will be establishing a Multipurpose Recreational Park in Tuschen, Region Three, and another in Diamond/Grove, Region Four. The projects which are aimed at creating safe spaces and enhancing the aesthetics of the communities, fall under the National Beautification Project. First Lady, Arya Ali, who […]
Minister of Public Works, Bishop Juan Edghill, on Friday, reaffirmed the government’s commitment to improving the lives of all Guyanese during his visit to various communities across Georgetown. Following requests from several councillors of the Mayor and City Council, and concerns of residents, the minister also inspected drainage, roads, footpaths, and bridges. The minister walked […]
The government plans to table an Electronic Communications and Transaction Bill at the next sitting of the National Assembly, as part of its continued implementation of legislation to reflect Guyana’s rapidly advancing and expanding economy. The proposed bill intends to promote the development of the legal and business infrastructure necessary to implement secure electronic commerce. […]
With 95 percent complete, Minister of Human Services and Social Security, Honorable Dr. Vindhya Persaud engaged representatives from various disability organisations as well as Minister of Labour, Honourable Joseph Hamilton, to garner input soon to be commissioned ‘Learning Lab’, training and empowerment centre for persons with disabilities. In an inspection of the facility, which is […]
The 22 winners of the 2022 China-Guyana Friendship Youth Leadership Development Competition received their awards today at a ceremony held at the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China, Georgetown. The 2022 competition was the second held since being established in May 2021 by the Ministry of Education and the People’s Republic of China. The […]
Guyana’s oil production is expected to jump from some 380,000 barrels per day to over 1,100,000 barrels by mid-2027, as the government approved ExxonMobil’s Uaru Field Development Plan. This will push Guyana to become one of only 11 countries in the world producing over one million barrels of oil per day. The Uaru Petroleum Production […]
Some 200 children from across the country will benefit from sensory toy kits which were donated to the Ministry of Education by the Guyana Power and Light (GPL). The kits were handed over on Friday to the Permanent Secretary, Mr Alfred King by GPL’s Corporate Secretary Ms Laurian Bancroft. Mr King thanked GPL for their […]
The Guyana Police Force (GPF) is set to benefit from an additional 47 4×4 vehicles next month to improve service delivery. The fleet of vehicles was acquired utilising funds from the $19 billion allocated to the agency for 2023. Acting Commissioner of Police, Clifton Hicken made the disclosure during the opening of the annual Police […]