Boat operators, Captains, bowmen and owners traversing the Essequibo and Mazaruni Rivers on Thursday, February 9, 2023, were stopped and checked for documentation by officers from the Maritime Administration Department, with support from the Guyana Coast Guard, but the exercise was not meant to penalise anyone, instead, it was a compliance survey. As vessels were […]
– Guyana cops several awards The Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) on Wednesday awarded the regional top performers at the 2021-2022 Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examination (CAPE) and the Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) exams, during a virtual awards ceremony. Guyana was awarded for performances in natural science, technical and vocational studies, humanities, sciences, and business. Guyana’s […]
The government delivered 50 streetlights to the residents of Good Hope, East Coast Demerara on Thursday to aid security efforts in the community. The streetlights were donated by KSM Investments Limited, and were handed over by Public Works Minister, Bishop Juan Edghill. Minister Edghill said the donation aligns with the government’s goal to uplift communities, and […]
Exclusive access to eco-friendly, luxurious living is now just months away from becoming a reality for young professionals in Guyana. The new lifestyle, which will see an exotic blend of natural landscaping and modern architecture, is being facilitated by the Government of Guyana. President, Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali, made the announcement on Wednesday afternoon. “In […]
– Lauds DuraVilla’s 1000+ modular homes initiative for its regional reach His Excellency Dr Irfaan Ali said that his Government has crafted and implemented a “very deliberate, well-structured, well-positioned, well-articulated, well-researched policy” on forestry, housing and construction with the aim of enhancing the lives of Guyanese. He said that this policy has seen our forestry “as a […]
– Min. Mustapha commits to drainage works, maintenance of canals Farmers from Canal No. 1 and 2 on the West Bank of Demerara (Region Three) were Wednesday afternoon given assurance that they will soon benefit from improved drainage systems in the farming community. Agriculture Minister, Honourable Zulfikar Mustapha met with farmers from the area to […]
– As annual Officers’ Conference opens The time has come for Guyana Defence Force (GDF) to be retrained and retooled to better respond to complex challenges which may face the nation in the future. This was expressed by President, Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali, who noted that GDF ranks, particularly those posted at the country’s borders, […]
The Guyana Defence Force (GDF) will be undergoing a modernisation and readiness enhancement programme to better protect the country’s territorial integrity, safeguarding its natural and national assets. “The Guyana Defence Force could look forward to continued capital investment to help better police our territorial waters, and exclusive economic zone, our borders and our territory,” President, […]
Young Guyanese continue to showcase their collective and individual talents across the country through the Ministry of Education’s 2023 Children’s Mashramani Competition. Students in Region Seven (Cuyuni-Mazaruni) came out in numbers, to celebrate with their outstanding displays and rich performances. Under the theme ‘Mixing and Mashing in One Guyana’, 17 schools from the region competed […]
Patients suffering from degenerative and neurological diseases like Parkinson’s disease, Alzheimer’s, Arthritis and Cancers, among others can now access stem cell therapy and immunotherapy treatment locally. The Woodlands Hospital last weekend officially launched the treatments. Speaking with DPI, Dr. Pramod Tembe, Internal Medicine Specialist and Fellow in stem cell and regenerative medicine, said he has […]