His Excellency Dr Irfaan Ali today proclaimed that Monday, September 19, would be a national day of mourning in sympathy and solidarity with the Royal Family and the people of the United Kingdom and other Commonwealth nations, over the passing of Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II. On Monday, the long-serving British Monarch would be laid to […]
– CoI members sworn-in before Chief Magistrate DPI Guyana, Tuesday, September 13, 2022 The Commission of Inquiry (CoI) which was launched to probe illegal events on March 2, 2020, during the General and Regional Elections, will in no way influence proceedings before the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ). Attorney General (AG) and Legal Affairs Minister, […]
Hon. Bishop Juan Edghill, Minister of Public Works, this afternoon received a courtesy visit by a delegation from the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB). The team was led by Mr. Ariel Yépez-García, Manager of the Infrastructure and Energy Sector (INE) at the (IDB). Other members of the delegation included Technical Advisor, Jesús Tejeda, and Engineering Consultant, […]
Two hundred women are set to benefit from the Women Empowerment in Energy Programme (WEEP), a collaboration among the Board of Industrial Training (BIT), the Guyana Energy Agency (GEA) and the Small Business Bureau (SBB). This will see participants from Regions Seven (Cuyuni-Mazaruni) and Nine (Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo) receiving training in theoretical and practical aspects […]
Persons traversing the Diamond, Grove East Bank corridor are being assured improved traffic flow with the recent conclusion of major infrastructural works. Public Works Minister, Bishop Juan Edghill spearheaded a site inspection in the area on Tuesday, to ensure the works completed meet the required standard. To this end, the minister said the government is […]
Scores of parents and guardians of Linden, Region 10, who recently benefitted from the government’s $100, 000 special needs cash grant said the money will go a far way with assisting with purchasing necessary supplies for their children. The distribution exercise took place at the Watooka Guest House, Linden and was conducted by the Ministry […]
Fifty-eight teachers from the Upper Takatu-Essequibo Region (Region Nine) are now certified through the ProFuturo Digital Education Programme. The first graduation exercise was hosted at the Arapaima Primary School. The 58 graduating teachers are attached to Arapaima Nursery School, Arapaima Primary School, St. Ignatius Nursery School, St. Ignatius Primary School, and St. Ignatius Secondary. In […]
The Housing and Water Ministry’s Central Housing and Planning Authority (CH&PA), is set to commence major infrastructure works in Millie’s Hideout, Linden, Region 10 (Upper Demerara-Berbice). Housing and Water Minister, Collin Croal said works in the new housing development will commence within a few weeks. These include land preparation for the construction of roads and […]
Residents of Annandale, East Coast Demerara, will benefit from notable improvements to the area’s drainage and irrigation system, infrastructure, as well as security and other measures being put in place. This was disclosed by Minister of Housing and Water, Collin Croal, at a follow up community outreach on Monday. This is mere days after His […]
Home construction for fifteen (15) informal settlers at Annandale North, East Coast Demerara is expected to begin in the coming weeks. This announcement was made by Minister of Housing and Water, Hon. Collin D Croal during a community meeting at the Annandale Primary School on Monday. Minister of Local Government and Regional Development, Hon. Nigel […]