The Board of Industrial Training (BIT) continues to pave the way to ensure the livelihoods of Guyanese are improved countrywide by offering free technical and vocational training programmes. BIT can now boast of successfully equipping 215 childcare practitioners with knowledge and skills to effectively care for the nation’s children at the most vital period of […]
Guyana is on a path to becoming a leader in cardiovascular medical interventions in the Caribbean region. This was pointed out by Advisor to the Minister of Health, Dr Leslie Ramsammy as he delivered remarks at the first Cardiology Symposium hosted on Saturday at the Cara Lodge. The forum, organised by the Georgetown Public Hospital’s […]
The Honourable Hugh Hilton Todd, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation yesterday participated virtually in the International Conference in Solidarity with Venezuelan Refugees and Migrants and their Host Countries and Communities which was held in a hybrid format in Brussels. The Conference was organized by the Government of Canada and the European Union main, […]
His Excellency President Dr Irfaan Ali hosted a State Luncheon in honour of the visiting US Congressional House Committee on Ways and Means of the Congress of the United States of America at State House today. The delegation was led by the Chair of the committee, Congressman Jason Smith. Other members of the visiting US […]
Three flavours of locally manufactured Crème Liqueur and various plastic products were this week certified by the Guyana National Bureau of Standards (GNBS) under its permit to use the Made in Guyana Standard Mark Programme. The products manufactured by Dixie’s Punch De Crème and Plastific Inc. were certified on Monday, March 13, 2023, and Friday, […]
The Men on Mission (MoM) has partnered with the Ministry of Natural Resources (MONR) to construct a two-bedroom house for a single mother of three, Sandra Lewis of Christiansburg, Linden, Region Ten. Speaking with the Department of Public Information (DPI), Lewis said she has been residing in the dilapidated house in a “terrible condition” for […]
Executive member of the Working People’s Alliance (WPA), Tacuma Ogunseye has been described as bitter, divisive, racist and determined to hinder the country’s progress. Member of Parliament, Sanjeev Datadin added his voice to condemn the statements made by the WPA member, joining government officials, private sector representatives, and other sections of society. MP Datadin, was […]
A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), in the form of a Technical Assistance Agreement (TAA), was recently signed between the Protected Areas Commission (PAC) and Iwokrama International Centre for Rainforest Conservation and Development. The purpose of the TAA is to formalize and enhance technical cooperation between the PAC and Iwokrama, particularly to strengthen collaboration in the […]
– Health minister The government, through the Ministry of Health, will be expanding the telemedicine initiative to 19 remote communities across Regions One, Seven and Eight, to increase access to quality healthcare. The government has allocated a sum of $1.8 billion towards the expansion of the programme to the additional hinterland regions in Budget 2023. […]
The Ministry of Public Works has rolled out a series of infrastructural projects that are geared towards transforming transportation networks across Region Three (Essequibo Islands-West Demerara). These infrastructural projects will also enhance access to markets and services, and create employment opportunities for residents. Some of the projects being rolled out include: Lot 2- Construction of […]