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Scores of recruiters, job seekers applaud first National Job Fair

The Labour Ministry through the Central Recruitment and Manpower Agency (CRMA), on Monday, launched its inaugural National Job Fair at the Arthur Chung Conference Centre, under the theme “Improving lives through Employment.” Speaking at the event, Anita Rampersaud representing the Georgetown Chamber of Commerce, commended the ministry’s ingenuity and told the audience that the job […]

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No knowledge of security footage being monitored- CoI hears

–as the commission of inquiry visits the former GECOM command centre Former tabulations supervisor, Anil Giddings, and Assistant Commissioner of Police, Edgar Thomas disclosed that despite there being security cameras installed in and around the tabulation room of the former GECOM command centre, there was no designated area to monitor the footage from these cameras. […]

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Leopold Street residents not left out of government’s development agenda – President Ali

-Skills training available for interested residents The passionate approach taken by the PPP/C Administration to enhance the livelihood of Guyanese will be mirrored in every community during its first term in office. President, Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali, Sunday morning reminded residents of Leopold Street, Georgetown that they too will witness the positive transformation. The head […]

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Finance Minister outlines Government’s plans for Guyana realizing its full potential including diversification of its non-oil economy, investing in its people   

–during meeting with British officials committed to partnering with Guyana Senior Finance Minister Dr. Ashni Singh today outlined Government’s plans including to utilize its oil revenue to diversify its non-oil economy into a globally competitive one and to invest in citizens to create a suitably equipped and skilled workforce in line with the current and […]

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Region Nine housing programme to provide jobs, stimulate Amerindian village economies

Amerindian communities within Region Nine (Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo) are set to benefit significantly from the government’s housing programme being rolled out in the Lethem township. On Saturday last, the first 100 beneficiaries of the Lethem Housing Support Programme signed their agreements with the Central Housing and Planning Authority (CHPA) to move forward with the construction […]

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Medical practitioners to receive three CME credits at HIV/STI conference

Medical practitioners involved with administering treatment to persons living with the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) or Sexually Transmitted Infections can receive three (3) Continuing Medical Education (CME) credits at the first HIV/STI Conference. The event is slated for December 4 at the Arthur Chung Conference Centre (ACCC). CMEs are educational activities that serve to maintain, […]

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Lives of persons living with disabilities will be improved – Health Minister

 -as National Week of Persons living with Disabilities launched Persons living with disabilities can be assured of their lives being improved as the government is working assiduously to provide and expand services for this vulnerable group. Health Minister Dr Frank Anthony made the disclosure at the launch of National Week of Persons with Disabilities and […]

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Annual Schools’ Championships make grand return

Following a two-year hiatus because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the 60th Annual National Schools Swimming, Cycling, and Track & Field Championships were officially declared open on Sunday at the Leonora Synthetic Track and Field Facility. The national inter-school tournament is a collaboration between the Education Ministry and the Guyana Teachers Union. Prime Minister, Brigadier (Ret’d) […]

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Attorney General Heads Guyana’s AML/CFT Team to CFATF

The Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs, Mr. Anil Nandlall, SC, MP, leads Guyana’s delegation at the Caribbean Financial Action Task Force (CFATF) 55th Plenary and Working Group Meetings being held in the Cayman Islands from November 27 to December 1, 2022. The delegation includes, Dr. Gobind Ganga, Governor of the Central Bank, Mr. […]

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WARNING to remove all derelict vehicles and encumbrances from along the roadways, IMMEDIATELY

In keeping with a call for residents to clean and upkeep their communities by H.E President, Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali since the year started, and more recently, during a walkabout on Saturday at Herstelling and Grove, East Bank Demerara, the Ministry of Public Works has restarted its campaign to remove derelict vehicles and all encumbrances […]

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