The Tourism and Hospitality Association of Guyana (THAG) is currently working to increase its membership as the local tourism sector expands. Executive Director, Oslyn Kirton noted that the current members are mainly from the accommodation sector such as hotels, restaurants, domestic and international air carriers, tour operators, and even insurance companies and commercial banks. She […]
Several Neighbourhood Democratic Councils (NDCs) have been boosted with the provision of tractors and trailers, following interventions by the Ministry of Local Government and Regional Development. Minister, Nigel Dharamlall, along with a team from his ministry, delivered the machinery to Hauraruni/Yarrowkabra, Lamaha/Yarrowkabra, Soesdyke, Caledonia/Good Success, Little Diamond/Herstelling, Mocha/Arcadia, and Eccles/Ramsburg on Friday. This is the […]
–says “Ignorance of the law has never been a defence” The Guyana Human Rights Association’s (GHRA) denial that it was in breach of the Companies Act under which it is registered over 40 years, creating a debt of over $38 million to the Government of Guyana, has been deemed ‘wholly unacceptable.’ Attorney General and Minister […]
The Guyana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) is proud to announce that its Director General, Lt. Col. (ret’d) Egbert Field A.A, is the recipient of the prestigious 2023 “Katerina and George latrou” Lifetime Achievement Award for his work in the aviation sector. The award was presented to Col. Field on Sunday March 19, 2023, at the […]
The government remains focused on educating youths and providing training opportunities, making them marketable for the world of work. Matching statements to action once again, 92 hinterland youths have benefitted from education in several areas, including tourism and hospitality, and garment construction. The graduates, who hail from Regions One, Two, Eight, Nine, and 10 received […]
The Ministry of Education on Friday hosted a Prayer Brunch in observance of the 50th anniversary of the Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC®) The Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) is an examination board in the Caribbean which was established in 1972 under agreement by the participating governments in the Caribbean Community to conduct appropriate examinations and award […]
The Ministry of Education’s Radio Station, EDYOU FM, just made history by becoming the first local station in Guyana to broadcast in Kamarang and other parts of the upper Mazaruni, Region 7. The station commenced its inaugural operations on Thursday, March 23, 2023, as the Government of Guyana continues to intensify its efforts in bringing […]
Work on the Wales Gast-to-Energy project along the West Bank of Demerara continues to move swiftly for a 2024 commencement, as the project is already in its implementation phase. Minister of Natural Resources, Vickram Bharrat, made the disclosure during a televised programme ‘The Guyana Dialogue,’ Thursday evening. The government has already awarded two contracts: the […]
As government remains keen on maintaining the safety and health of workers countrywide, the Ministry of Labour through its Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) department will launch the OSH month of activities on March 31 to promote workplace health and safety practices. This year’s exercise will be observed under the theme ‘A safe and healthy […]
Residents of Wowetta, Region Nine now have the service of a new Information and Communications Technology (ICT) hub, with the commissioning of the project on Friday. Minister of Amerindian Affairs, Pauline Sukhai commissioned the new ICT hub as the village now awaits the installation of internet connectivity from the Office of the Prime Minister. The […]