Today, Minister of Public Works, Bishop Juan Edghill, received the official report of the Board of Inquiry (BOI), regarding the October 8th 2022, allision of the vessel, Tradewind Passion, into the Demerara Harbour Bridge. Captain Joseph Lewis – a Marine Officer and Surveyor of Ships, led the team and officially delivered the report, assuring the […]
Madam Chairwoman, Mr. President, other distinguished members of the Head-table, Colleagues, I bring you greetings from the President, Government and people of my country, the Cooperative Republic of Guyana, South America. Permit me to thank you, Madam Chair, and the Government and people of Rwanda, for the exceptional hospitality, which you have so graciously extended […]
-Lauds GTT’s fibre roll-out campaign and its 100,000 homes connectivity achievement Prime Minister, Brigadier (Ret’d) the Honourable Mark Phillips today credited the liberalisation of the telecommunications sector for creating the impetus for innovation, growth and advanced service to Guyanese consumers. During a press conference held at GTT’s new Ocean View Executive Conference Area in the Pegasus […]
– contracts valued at $8.5B The Guyana Water Incorporated (GWI) on Thursday signed three contracts totaling $8.5 billion for the construction of seven new water treatment plants in communities along the coast which will benefit over 181,000 residents from various communities. The treatment plants are to be constructed in Onderneeming, Region Two; Parika, Wales, Lust-en-rust […]
Residents in the Enmore/Hope Neighbourhood Democratic Council (NDC) will be benefitting from improved roadways as works are underway in several communities.Chairman of the Enmore/Hope NDC Ramnaresh Tiwari said communities such as Logwood Blossom Scheme, Hope West, and Newtown Beezie are some of the beneficiaries. This, the Chairman noted, will impact residents in a positive way […]
Close to 100,000 residents can expect a paradigm shift in the quality of water service they receive within 24 months. This was announced on Thursday, October 13 as three contracts were signed for the construction of seven large water plants, to treat water across the coast. Three contracts, totalling GYD$8.5B were signed under Guyana Water […]
In line with its promise to expand Guyana’s potential to manufacture value-added goods, with a budgetary investment of $66 million this year to increase resources and encourage growth, the PPP/C Administration is prioritising the coconut industry. Led by President, Dr Irfaan Ali, Guyana has been leading the Caribbean in its food security efforts to lower […]
– over 4, 500 Afro-Guyanese trained in two years The Labour Ministry, through the Board of Industrial Training, has qualified over 7, 500 persons, 60 per cent or 4, 500 of whom are Afro-Guyanese. Labour Minister, Joseph Hamilton said he is proud that his ministry’s skills training has provided young Afro-Guyanese with skill sets they […]
The Health Ministry will be lifting the visitation restrictions in place at the Infectious Diseases Hospital as early as next week. Speaking during today’s COVID-19 update, Health Minister, Dr Frank Anthony said there are few COVID-19 patients at the institution. The hospital is also now accommodating patients with other infectious diseases. “The majority of patients […]
– Says Govt committed to inclusivity and values traditions and customs of all Guyanese Prime Minister, Brigadier (Ret’d), the Honourable Mark Phillips, assured Afro-Guyanese that the Government is committed to inclusivity and values the traditions and customs of all Guyanese. The Senior Government Official made this remark while paying tribute to African ancestors, as he […]