Guyana’s corn and soya bean production has been on the rise, with the government committing to the cultivation of these crops in the intermediate savannahs in order to become self-sufficient by 2025. The commitment to expand cultivation of these crops is in keeping with the government’s manifesto promise. Notably, the administration plans to invest some […]
Residents of Karasabai, Annai, Lethem and Aishalton in Region Nine, on Saturday signed up for the Guyana Online Academy of Learning (GOAL) Scholarship programme during an outreach. Minister of Public Service, Sonia Parag led the outreach, accompanied by staff from GOAL who assisted persons in the application process. Addressing the issue of internet connectivity, Minister […]
On Monday, January 23 the Ministry of Public Works through the Transport and Harbours Department (T&HD), in collaboration with Mobile Money Guyana (MMG+), will be launching its online ferry booking service (FerryPass) to now include the islands of Leguan and Wakenaam. The online booking service will allow passengers travelling and/or transporting vehicles from the Essequibo […]
His Excellency Dr Irfaan Ali said Ruby Village on the East Bank of Essequibo can play an integral role as the Government positions Guyana as a food production hub in the region. He said that the aim is to continue working with agricultural communities to ensure Guyana maximises on food production. “We have to find […]
Residents of various communities along the Soesdyke-Linden Highway were on Saturday engaged by Minister within the Public Works Ministry, Deodat Indar and Minister within the Office of the Prime Minister with responsibility for Public Affairs, Kwame McCoy. This is a follow-up to an outreach led by His Excellency, Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali on Wednesday to […]
Chairman of the Private Sector Commission (PSC), Paul Cheong believes that the use of information technology (IT) “will enable Guyana to leapfrog on its’ development curve.” The PSC chair was speaking during an interview with the Department of Public Information (DPI) recently. Mr Cheong was part of the Guyanese delegation, that accompanied His Excellency, Dr […]
The Lusignan Diabetic Clinic on the East Coast of Demerara is complete and has been fitted with equipment that will offer treatment and specialised services to persons living with diabetes. Health Minister, Dr Frank Anthony, during Friday’s COVID-19 update, said patients who wish to receive services from the clinic can register from the new week. […]
As part of its manifesto commitment to make homeownership more affordable for Guyanese, Senior Minister in the Office of the President with Responsibility for Finance, Dr Ashni Singh announced recently that the low-income mortgage ceiling has been increased from $15 million to $20 million. To make homeownership more accessible to all citizens, the government has […]
– At meet and greet Members of the diaspora in Canada have been urged to play a meaningful role in the development of Guyana in this new era of development. Foreign Secretary, Robert Persaud while speaking at a diaspora engagement with the newly appointed High Commissioner to Canada H.E Keith George, noted that Canada contains […]
A drug bond to the tune of $35.3 million was on Saturday commissioned in Region Five. This facility will help store and efficiently manage the distribution of drugs in the region and provide a more ready supply of drugs to the health facilities there. It will also supply the soon to be built modern regional […]