Forty (40) residents from various communities in Region One (Barima-Waini) who are participating in the Train-the-Trainer Information Communications Technology (ICT) programme are set to benefit from several ICT skill training techniques. This aligns with the government’s vision to expand the reach of ICT countrywide even as it considers its development and utilisation as a major […]
-€5m grant from EU to improve forest sustainability, communities’ livelihoods His Excellency Dr Irfaan Ali said that Guyana’s forests are not just standing trees, but important global assets that provide “global services”. To this extent, he said that Guyana is “very pleased” to sign a four-year €5m grant (approximately GY$1.1b) with the European Union (EU) […]
The lack of condemnation by “political leaders” of the racist and inciting remarks made by WPA member Tacuma Ogunseye at a public meeting held in Buxton on the East Coast of Demerara last week, is most disturbing. As a nation, we are progressing rapidly, not only at the economic level but as a united front. […]
Residents of Wakenaam and Leguan Islands, Region Three (Essequibo Islands-West Demerara) are set to benefit from major infrastructural development, as a number of road projects are being rolled out. Minister of Public Works, Bishop Juan Edghill on Wednesday conducted several road inspections on the islands to ensure the works are being carried out according to […]
The Board of Industrial Training (BIT) continues to successfully train and equip Guyanese with the requisite technical and vocational skills to strengthen Guyana’s workforce. On Wednesday, 254 persons from various communities in Region Four were certified after successfully completing training courses in Early Childhood Development, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Servicing and Repairs, Cosmetology, Electrical Installation, […]
– Calls on contractor to accelerate works to meet June deadline Works on the $413 million Leguan Stelling are moving a pace stellar improvements since it’s commencement date in 2018 said Minister of Public Works, Bishop Juan Edghill on Wednesday. The minister was conducting a site visit to ensure works are on schedule. “It is […]
Guyana has received an over $1.1 billion (€ 5 million) grant from the European Union to maintain its forest and natural resources, as well as strengthen sustainable development specifically in Amerindian communities. President, Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali and Deputy Secretary General of European Union Action Service, Helena Konig signed the billion-dollar pact to further drive the […]
The Ministry of Finance has taken note of certain statements made by the apparent President-for-Life of the self-styled Guyana Human Rights Association, on the matter of the recently concluded contract for the development of an integrated electronic national identification card. The statements made by the GHRA have no basis in fact whatsoever and are further […]
The Guyana Livestock Development Authority (GLDA) conducted a second simulated outbreak of the High Pathogenicity Avian Influenza (HPAI) – commonly known as ‘bird flu’ on Wednesday at an Agriculture Extension Centre in Kuru Kururu. The three-day simulation exercise aims to evaluate the national One Health collaboration, and Guyana’s preparedness to manage an outbreak of the […]
As the dangers of climate change become more evident around the world, the PPP/C Government has been making significant strides towards securing a more sustainable future for all Guyanese. While the country has long relied on fossil fuels for its energy needs, a major shift has taken place in recent years, where the government has […]