Several hinterland communities will soon see a significant boost in the delivery of healthcare, through an investment of over $19.4 billion (US$97 million). Minister of Health, Dr Frank Anthony said the medical upgrades will be done through the hinterland development programme, while the funds will be made available following the signing of an agreement with […]
Hundreds of women in business will be provided the opportunity to showcase their talent, innovation, and creativity centre stage at the Women Empowerment, Leading, Innovating, Flourishing Together (WE LIFT) 3 Expo. The exhibition is set for April 15 and 16 at the Movietowne Parking Lot, East Coast Demerara from 11:00 to 18:00 hours and will […]
The Attorney General’s Chambers has completed the drafting of the real estate legislation, following aggressive engagement with stakeholders and other key parties. Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs, Anil Nandlall, SC, speaking during his weekly televised programme ‘Issues in the News’ made the disclosure on Tuesday. “The real estate bill is completed and I […]
─ 24 shade houses constructed in schools across six regions The Government of Guyana through the Ministry of Agriculture has been working assiduously to promote youth involvement in the agriculture sector. Since assuming office, the government has been aggressive and steadfast in its efforts to ensure more young people were given the resources to get […]
–Region Nine health centres to be upgraded to district hospitals The government continues to place emphasis on its human resource in the health sector, as it moves to position Guyana as a world leader in healthcare delivery. As part of the strategic plan, the Ministry of Health (MoH) will be constructing training centres in Regions […]
The Ministry of Agriculture- Fisheries Department in collaboration with the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) and the Sustainable Wildlife Management (SWM) Programme is hosting a two-day Inland Fisheries and Aquaculture Support Project validation exercise for the Proposed Regulatory Changes to the Fisheries Act (2002) and the Aquaculture Framework Bill. Minister of Agriculture, Zulfikar Mustapha on […]
Over the weekend, the Minister of Housing and Water, Hon. Collin Croal inspected the housing units being constructed through the Lethem Housing Support Programme in Region Nine. During this phase of the programme, the first forty-eight (48) homes are being built at the New Culvert City Housing Scheme and Tabatinga Housing Scheme. Each clay brick […]
The National Literacy Department of the Ministry of Education today opened a three-day literacy training workshop for District Education Officers (DEOs) who have responsibility for Primary education in the eleven education districts. Assistant Chief Education Officer with responsibility for Literacy, Ms. Samantha Williams said that the three-day session will encompass the sharing of practices and […]
The Ministry of Public Works wishes to publicly correct an erroneous report made by a daily newspaper, which stated there was damage to a section of the Sheriff/ Mandela Road, in the vicinity of Duncan Street. The alleged damage in the form of a “huge hole” is the cover of a metal chamber used by […]
The Ministry of Housing and Water-Central Housing and Planning Authority commenced processing of Agreements of Sale for the initial 150 allottees of the Tract ‘CHPA’ Housing Scheme in Lethem, Region Nine on Saturday. Minister of Housing and Water, Hon. Collin Croal, who was present at the activity, stated that the process is a critical stage […]