– Orealla residents urged to embrace training opportunities His Excellency, President Dr Irfaan Ali reassured residents of Orealla, Corentyne River, Region Six, that Amerindians are equally important to the development of Guyana. The Head of State made the assertion during an outreach to the community today. “Today is about you—about listening to you; what are […]
– Minister Mc Coy tells youth parliamentarians – As the 7th youth parliament opens Youth Parliamentarians were urged to show the country’s political opposition how Guyana’s parliamentary and participatory democracy can work seamlessly in addressing the issues which confront all Guyanese in a civil, mature, and respectful manner. They were urged to “capture fulsomely all […]
– Under the theme ‘do good, be good, live good’ An Anti-Bullying Campaign was on Friday launched to stop the heinous act from occurring especially among youths under the theme ‘do good, be good, live good.’ The campaign is a collaboration between the Childcare and Protection agency of the Ministry of Human Services and Social […]
Some 86 youths will be participating in the seventh annual ‘Youth Parliament’, which commenced on Friday. The forum which concludes on Thursday, August 18, will see participants being trained in parliamentary etiquette and decorum, the role of members of parliament, the art of public speaking, and the branches of government among others. Culture, Youth and […]
following the passing of former Minister, GECOM Commissioner President Dr Irfaan Ali expressed his profound sadness following the passing of Guyana Elections Commissioner Bibi Shadick earlier this afternoon. Shadick was also a former Human Services and Social Security Minister and a member of the National Assembly for many years under the Peoples Progressive Party Civic […]
Very soon, residents of Golden Grove, East Coast Demerara will have legal rights to lands they occupy in the backlands. The regularisation process is slated to commence within a week. This is the outcome of a meeting held with residents, led by Attorney General and Legal Affairs Minister Anil Nandlall S.C, and Commissioner of the […]
The People’s Republic of China yesterday donated a cheque valued at USD $50,000 to the Government of Guyana aimed at tackling Disaster Relief and Risk Management countrywide. The funds were received by Col. (Ret’d) Nazrul Hussain, Director General of the Civil Defence Commission (CDC). The Asian nation expressed intent to formalize a working relationship with […]
A Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency (CDEMA) led Logistics and Relief Management Workshop ended yesterday at the Civil Defence Commission’s (CDC) Headquarters in Thomas Lands. The sessions were geared toward capacity building in areas such as Warehouse Management, Transportation Operational Services and Last Mile Distribution. Participants from the CDC, Ministry of Health, Guyana Defence Force, […]
– important that young people are involved in implementing policies – Pres Ali “It is important that young people are involved in the definition and the implementation of the policies and programmes that are aimed at taking us to a place that we term as development.” Those were the words of President Dr Mohamed Irfaan […]
Farmers of Kuru Kururu and surrounding areas will now benefit from Smart Agro-Processing Facility, which will aid economic development in the area. The Kuru Kururu Farmers Crops and Livestock Association, and the Smart Agro-Processing facility are being housed at the old Kuru Kururu workshop building which was provided by the Agriculture Ministry. Some processed products […]