–archaic public service rules being modernised – Min Parag The People’s Progressive Party/Civic Administration is examining the possibility of implementing an e-governance structure to deliver its services to citizens digitally, in an effort to develop and modernise the public service in Guyana. Public Service Minister, Sonia Parag made the revelation as she appeared on a […]
The Plaisance/Liliendaal Football team has moved to the next phase of the One Guyana President’s Cup football tournament after their win against the Timehri/Soesdyke team on Friday. While the match initially got off to a slow start, the second half of the game saw a re-energised Plaisance/Liliendaal team emerging victorious over their opponents. They won […]
In a demonstration of the strong, cordial relationship between the People’s Republic of China and Guyana, the Chinese embassy, on Friday handed over US$20,000 worth of flood relief materials to the Civil Defence Commission (CDC). The simple handing-over ceremony was held at the headquarters of the CDC on Thomas Lands. The Ambassador of China to […]– 46% of 2022 GOAL scholars are Afro-Guyanese The APNU+AFC opposition’s narrative of discriminating and racist policies by the PPP/C Administration is baseless and without merit, and the data and facts will discredit these allegations says Public Service Minister Sonia Parag. The minister recently reminded that in every single sector, resources and programmes are equitably […]
The PPP/C Administration, through the Public Works Ministry, is committed to improving ferry services countrywide. As a further demonstration of this commitment, the Parika/Bartica online ferry booking service has commenced. Persons will now be able to book their tickets to travel by ferry from the Parika Stelling to Bartica. According to the Public Works Ministry’s […]
Some 84 residents of Bare Root, East Coast Demerara received their certificates of title, on Friday. Several commitments were made to the residents during a community engagement by Minister within the Ministry of Housing and Water, Susan Rodrigues back in October. These include distributing over 300 certificates of title, house lots, construction of a new […]
As the Ministry of Human Services and Social Security continues its calendar of activities for 16 days of activism, this Sunday will see two more events rolling out. The day will start with ‘DefendHER!’ from 13.00 hours at the Police Officers’ Mess, Eve Leary. This is a free active seminar which teaches a series of […]
The annual observance of the International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD) onDecember 3 was proclaimed in 1992 by the United Nations General Assembly resolution 47/3.The global observance of the IDPD aims to promote an understanding of disability issues andmobilize support for the dignity, rights and well-being of persons with disabilities. Guyana for over three […]
Today the Civil Defence Commission (CDC) donated a quantity of supplies to the National COVID-19 Hospital to reinforce their fight against the pandemic. Col. (Ret’d) Nazrul Hussain, CDC’s Director General, handed over 700 Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) suits, 24 thermometers, and 2500 face masks to members of the medical facility. Dr. Tracy Bowman, a doctor […]
Prime Minister, Brigadier (Ret’d), the Honourable Mark Phillips reminded that the Government of Guyana is committed to providing equal access to all avenues of development to and for persons with disabilities (PWDs) to contribute meaningfully to national development. He said that a “great future awaits us all in Guyana” and that future must be predicated […]