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SEN classrooms will be accessible in every region – Min Manickchand

With greater access to educational facilities, the Education Ministry continues to make provisions for students with Special Education Needs (SEN) across the nation. During her budget presentation, Education Minister, Priya Manickchand reaffirmed the government’s commitment to improving the quality of life of persons with special education needs in schools across the region. Minister Manickchand stated […]

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Housing Ministry Working to Relocate Ten Informal Settlers from Bath, Reg. 5

– area earmarked for treatment plant to benefit 17,000 Berbicians Ten (10) households occupying a government reserve at Bath, Region Five will soon be relocated to developed housing schemes through the Ministry of Housing and Water – Central Housing and Planning Authority (CHPA). The relocation will pave the way for a new water treatment plant, […]

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Over 2200 Berbicians benefit from inaugural Office of the President Direct

– Almost 200 land titles and dozens of house lots and low-income homes allocated –  Birth certificates fast-tracked, more than 150 sign up for GOAL scholarships His Excellency Dr Irfaan Ali’s decision to take his office to the people resulted in over 2200 persons benefitting from the inaugural Office of the President Direct, which concluded […]

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Rice farmers urged to comply with Maximum Residue Limits for pesticides set by EU – GRDB

– To  protect Guyana’s largest rice export market Rice farmers are advised to protect their rice crop and at the same time, protect the European Union (EU) market bycomplying with the Maximum Residue Limits (MRL) for various pesticides at different levels set by the EU. EU  is Guyana’s largest export market, with 48 per cent […]

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PM Phillips meets with team from Jamaica National Group

– Discuss possible areas of investment Prime Minister, Brigadier (Ret’d), Mark Phillips met with a team from the Jamaica National Group on Friday at his Office on Camp Street. During the discussion, the delegation, led by Mr Norton Taylor, Chairman of Enviro-Tech, briefed the Senior Government Official on the company’s agenda in Guyana, which includes […]

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Linden Hospital Complex to undergo infrastructural improvements

– Receives critical equipment from US Embassy The Linden Hospital Complex will undergo infrastructural improvements in the near future. Minister of Health, Dr Frank Anthony made the announcement on Friday, February 3 as he received critical medical equipment from the United States Embassy at the Linden Hospital Complex. Dr Anthony revealed that funding has already […]

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Almost 200 land titles and transports processed in 24 hours

– as President Ali wraps up two-day outreach    The joy and excitement were palpable when close to 200 persons residing within East Berbice -Corentyne (Region Six) finally received their official land ownership documents. President, Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali handed over the legal documents to the recipients at State House, New Amsterdam, where he relocated […]

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200 families soon to benefit from housing in Fort Ordinance, Region Six

Greater financial stability, improved security and a strengthened sense of community will now be extended to 200 families. This is as President, Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali, announced the completion and allocation of 200 brand-new turn-key homes in Fort Ordinance, Region Six. The construction of the homes falls under the PPP/C government’s wide-reaching housing programme, which […]

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‘President Ali always on time with his commitments’ – satisfied Region Six residents

Paul Tyndell walked away extremely happy on Thursday after receiving some $250,000 as severance payment, since he lost his job when the former APNU+AFC Government shut down operations at four sugar estates. The 54-year-old man finally received his cheque from President, Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali minutes after he raised the issue, during the head of […]

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