Residents of Region Nine will soon benefit from more training opportunities to equip them to capitalise on the many opportunities in the various sectors. Some $20 million will be expended to develop the Bina Hill Institute in the region to provide persons with technical and vocational skillsets through the Board of Industrial Training (BIT). During […]
The reconstruction of several schools, that were destroyed remains an important part of the government’s efforts to ensure equitable access to education nationwide. In this vein, the education ministry has invited bids for the reconstruction of the Christ Church Secondary. Since the school was destroyed by fire in January, the students have been placed at […]
Prime Minister, Brigadier (Ret’d), the Honourable Mark Phillips took part in a landmark commissioning ceremony for Guyana’s first 1.5 MW Solar Photovoltaic farm, which was organised by the Guyana Energy Agency in partnership with the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) under the Guyana Utility Scale Solar Photovoltaic Programme (GUYSOL), at Dagg Point, Bartica, Cuyuni-Mazaruni (Region Seven). […]
President, Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali announced that the government has implemented the necessary infrastructure for the development over 10,000 new house lots in Region Three by the end of this year. The president made this announcement during a press briefing on day-two of the Office of the President (OP) Direct outreach at the Leonora Track […]
– Tractors, trailers, subventions handed over Increased agricultural production, cleaner environments and convenient transport of goods are just a few of the benefits in store for Region Three residents, as each of the 14 Neighbourhood Democratic Councils (NDCs), on Friday received a tractor, trailer and $2.5 million in subvention. The tractors and trailers were valued […]
Residents came out in droves on Friday for the final day of the OP Direct outreach at the Leonora Track and Field Facility, Region Three (Essequibo Islands, West Demerara). The outreach came to a solid close with close to 5,000 issues being addressed, and almost 2,000 resolved, varying from housing, public assistance, and NIS matters. […]
Minister of Education, Priya Manickchand has expressed confidence in the role the Guyana Learning Channel plays in educating the nation’s children. Children with access to the channel, the minister related, have been performing exceptional. She was speaking at the Finale of the Whiz Kids competition, where she noted that the GLC played a critical role […]
Paruima, Waramadong and Jawalla – Amerindian communities located in Upper Mazaruni, Region Seven will soon benefit from a clean and reliable energy source. These communities usually depend on fossil fuel for power generation and the cost of diesel in these settlements can be up to three times the cost in Georgetown. Prime Minister, Brigadier (Ret’d) […]
– App being developed to record offences in real time Guyana hosted the National Road Safety Stakeholder’s Forum and workshop on Friday, under the theme “Taking Road Safety to Another Level” with the government making a commitment to create a better life for future generations by improving road safety. Minister of Home Affairs, Robeson Benn […]
Residents of Bartica and surrounding communities are now benefitting from reliable and clean energy with the commissioning of the $625 million 1.5 megawatts (MW) Solar PV Farm in Daag Point, Region Seven. This will significantly cut operational costs for the Guyana Power and Light Incorporated (GPL) and provide economic benefits to businesses and households. It […]