─ multiple households can live under one roof – Min. Sukhai Amerindian Affairs Minister, Pauline Sukhai has reassured that every household in riverain and hinterland villages will receive a $25,000 cash grant. The Minister was adamant that multiple households can live under one roof as she responded to the numerous concerns of residents whilst […]
The money Guyana receives from its burgeoning oil and gas sector is arms-length away from any political body, His Excellency, Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali revealed on Tuesday. In fact, the robust monitoring mechanism in place ensures transparency to the people of Guyana, holds the Minister of Finance accountable for guaranteeing the timely sharing of information […]
─ Eccles to Providence lot to be done in time for cricket Minister of Housing and Water, Collin Croal, MP, said works on the Eccles to Great Diamond Four-Lane Highway on the East Bank of Demerara are progressing smoothly. The contract for the $13.3 billion project was awarded to 12 contractors in December last year. […]
Government’s ‘Because We Care’ $30,000 cash grant and uniform voucher is set to begin distribution next Tuesday, August 2, which will see almost 194,000 Guyanese students of public and private schools benefitting. This is part of the PPP/C Administration’s manifesto commitment to improve access to education at every level, while reducing the cost of education […]
-COVID monitoring activities continue countrywide The new oxygen plant is now being installed at the Ocean View Infectious Diseases Hospital, Lilliendaal which will meet the hospital’s increased demand for oxygen in light of the COVID-19 pandemic, and other infectious diseases. The plant, which was donated by the Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh (HSS) and Sewa to the […]
Government is committed to the upholding of the rule of law in all its facets, including the pursuit of all forms of criminality, in particular organized crimes. This is according to Attorney General and Legal Affairs Minister, Anil Nandlall, S.C who met with Federal Bureau of Investigation’s (FBI) Legal Attache’ James Markley, FBI’s Assistant Legal […]
The Ministry of Health, in collaboration with the Pan American Health Organisation (PAHO), will on Thursday launch a programme geared at providing medication and other services to persons living with Hepatitis C. The viral infection which causes liver inflammation, sometimes leading to serious liver damage, spreads through contaminated blood, according to Mayo Clinic. Health Minister, […]
United States Secretary of State, Antony Blinken has described Guyana as a “very strong partner” to his country. The Secretary of State made the statement Monday, when leaders of the two countries met in Washington to commence discussions on a range of issues to further deepen bilateral relations. “Guyana has been a very strong partner […]
Residents of North Bladen Hall and surrounding communities sang praises to the government for finally being included in the country’s development after being neglected for a long time. Minister of Local Government and Regional Development, Nigel Dharamlall on Monday, spearheaded a community engagement which saw the concerns of residents being addressed. The minister apologised to […]
While Guyana is rapidly evolving as an oil and gas market, the nation’s economy will not depend solely on the treasured natural resource for countrywide development. President, Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali, said the essential resource is an important part of the country’s development trajectory. The head of state made it clear that the hydrocarbon will […]