-AG anticipates speedy trial The High Court has set September 12, as the trial date for the hearing of the case challenging the legality of the Natural Resources Fund (NRF) Act which was passed in the National Assembly on December 29, 2021. The NRF Act which was passed legally, is being challenged by Opposition Chief […]
– Calls GEA Electric Vehicle Maintenance and Repairs Workshop momentous Prime Minister, Brigadier (Ret’d), the Honourable Mark Phillips, stated that the Government will continue to develop the electric vehicle industry to lessen the country’s carbon footprint. He explained that with Guyana’s drive to significantly slash the price of electricity, having electric vehicles will become very […]
–to bolster economic development The construction of the ninth Demerara Bank Limited branch at Leonora, West Coast Demerara, is expected to bolster economic development in Region Three (Essequibo Islands-West Demerara). A sod turning ceremony was held on Thursday, to mark the start of the construction of the bank at Tract ‘DB’ Groenveldt, Leonora. The bank’s […]
Government, through the Guyana Livestock Development Authority (GLDA) has made available some 350 special breeds of milking cows to begin the highly anticipated diary project for single parents. The strategic move comes at a time when the PPP/C Administration continues to push aggressively to strengthen Guyana’s food safety system and expand its export potential. His […]
Acting Commissioner of Police, Clifton Hicken today, declared that serious crimes in the country are down by 15 percent as he reported that this development was credited to the Guyana Police Force’s (GPF) recently implemented 2022-2026 strategic management plan. The Top Cop made this disclosure during the force’s annual awards ceremony held at the Tactical […]
Some $3 billion in supplementary funds will be invested towards Amerindian development as the improved quality of life for Guyana’s first people remains a priority for the government. The provision for the money will be tabled in the National Assembly on July 21. President Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali said, “Next week Thursday, we will proceed […]
Brackish water shrimp production is growing by leaps and bounds along the Corentyne Coast, as the People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) government continues to make heavy investment to produce some 1.2 million kilograms of shrimps annually. Government started the pilot project in July 2021 with 75 interested farmers in the ancient county. The intention was to […]
Over 4, 000 children between the 5 and 11 years age group have been vaccinated with their first jab since the People’s Progressive Party Civic (PPP/C) Government procured 52, 800 doses of the US-made Pfizer vaccine. Speaking during Thursday’s COVID-19 update, Minister of Health Dr. Frank Anthony said a closer collaboration with parents is necessary […]
Residents of Wakenaam are urged to take advantage of the many training opportunities in the health sector as government rolls out its modernisation and developmental plans for communities across Guyana. Addressing residents on the Region Three island on Wednesday, Minister of Health Dr. Frank Anthony said there are many opportunities available, and coming on stream, […]
The Ministry of Public Works will soon execute maintenance works on the main access roads of Mashabo, Mainstay, and Agatash to provide relief to commuters within those respective areas. Minister Juan Edghill made this disclosure during the National Toshaos Council Conference (NTC), on Wednesday. He stated that the ministry’s engineer has already examined, and estimated […]