The Guyana Tourism Authority (GTA) has set a target of 15 new tourism products to be launched this year. GTA Director, Kamrul Baksh during an interview with the Department of Public Information (DPI) on Tuesday, said the entity is focused on working towards this goal. “We are working on assessments in the first quarter to […]
Forty persons residing in Central Lethem, Region Nine, and surrounding communities recently graduated from the Office of the Prime Minister- Industry and Innovations Unit’s ‘Train the Trainer’ programme. The programme aimed at offering professional and ICT skillsets in areas such as advanced Computing, Office Productivity, Web Development Troubleshooting and Internet Security, among others. Participants were […]
The Agriculture Ministry through the Guyana Livestock Development Authority (GLDA) is moving apace with its agenda to provide a sustainable source of food and income for the local population. Agriculture Minister, Zulfikar Mustapha has disclosed that the ministry has started the distribution of black giant chickens across hinterland communities, specifically Region Nine (Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo). […]
Nine (9) families who have been squatting for some time at the Annandale Sea Defense Reserve (Sand Reef), East Coast Demerara, can now enjoy a better quality of life. Each family was handed over the keys to their brand new, move-in ready two-bedroom homes at the Annandale New Scheme by the Minister of Housing and […]
As part of the government’s development agenda is capacity building of human resources in each sector. This has become critical against the backdrop of the modernising of Guyana’s economy, driven in part by the burgeoning oil and gas sector. To ensure that the sector continues along this trajectory, the technical staff of the Natural Resources […]
Over 150 persons have applied for the map reading and navigation short course that is being facilitated by the Guyana Mining School and Training Centre Inc (GMSTCI).The course was expected to come on stream in March, however, due to a significant number of applications, the course was brought forward to this month.Persons on Monday began […]
The United States (US) Lesser Antilles Medical Assistance Team (LAMAT) has partnered with the Health Ministry to perform medical operations and engage in professional knowledge exchanges. The series of medical interventions will run from February 20 to March 3 and forms part of the US Southern Command’s (USSOUTHCOM’s) Enduring Promise mission. With a team of […]
The government plans to commence distributing the first set of vouchers for the Cement and Steel Support Initiative on Tuesday, February 21. The initiative is part of the government’s ongoing efforts to provide support to home builders in Guyana. The announcement was made in an interview with the Department of Public Information (DPI) on Monday. […]
Farmers of Whim/Bloomfield in Region Six will benefit from major drainage and irrigation infrastructure as the Ministry of Agriculture (MOA) through the National Drainage and Irrigation Authority (NDIA) will conduct works in the community. Agriculture Minister , Zulfikar Mustapha made the disclosure during a meeting with farmers and other residents, Sunday afternoon. Those who attended […]
Nine families who were previously squatting along the sea defence reserve at Annandale, East Coast Demerara (ECD) received the keys to their new homes, marking a significant step towards better living conditions. On Monday, Housing and Water Minister, Collin Croal handed over the keys to the low-income, two-bedroom homes that were built at Annandale New […]