The Ministry of Health has organised training for laboratory staff regionally to combat the infectious monkey pox disease which is rapidly spreading around the world. The training will commence on Thursday, July 28 at the National Public Health Reference Lab by a staff who was recently trained by PAHO/WHO in Jamaica. Minister of Health, Dr. […]
Persons who have applied and were approved for public assistance from January to June this year, will be able to uplift their booklets by next month. Minister of Human Services and Social Security, Dr. Vindhya Persaud said the ministry has been facing a delay because of the large number of applicants this year. “January to […]
– Claims of no dialogue ‘outrageous’ – Min. Dharamlall Government says it is actively consulting with officials in Region 10 as it rolls-out specific programmes aimed at ensuring development directly reaches the residents there. This was the position of Local Government and Regional Development Minister, Nigel Dharamlall who spoke the Department of Information (DPI) on […]
-Underscores importance of US as strategic partner for Guyana and the Caribbean His Excellency President Irfaan Ali said Guyana’s strategic approach to policy formulation has created the resilience and strength needed to guide the country through various developmental phases. The Head of State made the statement while engaging in a discussion held at the Woodrow Wilson […]
Guyana and the Caribbean region are expected to reap major benefits and outcomes of the President’s visit to the United States as the two countries seek to bolster their relations in a number of areas relating to development. His Excellency, Dr Mohamed Ali is currently leading a delegation that comprises Vice President, Dr Bharrat Jagdeo; […]
-GoG welcomes two new discoveries as oil exploration and development yield positive results In compliance with the principles of transparency and accountability and good governance, the Government of Guyana through the Ministry of Natural Resources is pleased to announce two new oil-field discoveries by Exxon Exploration and Production Guyana (EEPGL) and partners offshore Guyana to […]
Prime Minister, Brigadier (Ret’d), the Honourable Mark Phillips, today officially announced the appointment of Colonel (Ret’d) Nazrul Hussain as Director-General of the Civil Defence Commission (CDC). The announcement was made during an officiating ceremony at the CDC headquarters in Thomas Lands. Colonel Hussain, who retired in 2019, has 35 years of service in the Guyana […]
As the PPP/C Government continues its developmental agenda countrywide, communities have been assured that they will be included in the process, which will ultimately see improved quality of life for all. Minister of Natural Resources, Vickram Bharrat, MP, gave this commitment when he engaged residents of Campbelltown, Region Eight (Potaro-Siparuni) on Tuesday. “In another 10-15 […]
─ close to 5000 house lots distributed Over 100,000 local and overseas patrons the 2022 International Building Exposition held at the National Stadium, at Providence, East Bank Demerara over the past four days. The premier expo, was deemed successful by Minister of Housing and Water Collin Croal as it featured some 356 local, regional and […]
-to bolster agriculture production Residents of Campbelltown, Region Eight (Potaro-Siparuni) now have the use of a brand-new tractor to advance their economic development. Amerindian Affairs Minister, Pauline Sukhai travelled to the village and handed over the keys to Toshao, Jillian Williams. This is part of the Government’s drive to increase agricultural production countrywide and assist […]