The need for improved safety practices in the local maritime sector has been emphasised by Minister of Public Works, Bishop Juan Edghill. He underscored that the greatest threat to safety and security is to believe that there is none. Minister Edghill, speaking at the naming ceremony of the SEACOR marine vessel held at the Guyana […]
Residents of North Sophia engaged several government ministers on Friday, to strategise for the further development of the Georgetown community. The meeting was a follow-up to an earlier consultation held with residents at the Arthur Chung Conference Centre, with Vice President, Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo, in June. Minister of Local Government and Regional Development, Hon Nigel […]
Guyana’s agro-processing capacity has been enhanced with a $37 million investment in the New Guyana Marketing Corporation (GMC). This will now allow Guyana to better export fresh produce regionally, to countries such as Barbados and St. Lucia among others. The investment saw the commissioning of six water tanks, two forklifts, four pallet jacks, five trolleys […]
The Ministry of Human Services and Social Security on Friday launched its ‘Every Child Safe’ initiative at Company Road Primary School, Buxton, East Coast Demerara, to increase awareness of child abuse at the community level. Speaking with DPI, Minister Dr. Vindhya Persaud said through the initiative, the ministry wants to help the public recognise warning […]
– as new members sworn in With government embarking on a transformative development trajectory, His Excellency, Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali said transparency and accountability must be new trademarks of the Public Procurement Commission (PPC). Four of the five new members of the commission were sworn in at the Office of the President by Dr. Ali […]
When it comes to the interplay between climate change, the environment and education, schools and education facilities should adapt to build resilience against climate change risks. For Guyana’s education system, the Low Carbon Development Strategy (LCDS 2030) plans to attain this objective. The government’s national advancement plan outlines four ways to adapt Guyana’s education system […]
All 33 healthcare facilities in Region Two (Pomeroon Supenaam), have a 90 percent availability of medical supplies, attributed to keen monitoring and good leadership. The region’s facilities are the Suddie hospital, the Charity district hospital, along with the 11 health centers and 20 health posts. Regional Pharmacist, Sunil Singh said healthcare facilities are regularly monitored […]
The United States (US) Government will be providing all of Guyana’s COVID-19 vaccines moving forward, US Ambassador to Guyana, Sarah Ann-Lynch has stated. She made the announcement during an event held in commemoration of the US’ 246th independence anniversary held at the ambassador’s official residence on Thursday evening. Guyana and the US have built a […]
Says initiative fits into Govt’s seven-pillar transformational agenda His Excellency Dr Irfaan Ali said the construction of the Gas to Energy project transcends the provision of energy and is linked to enormous benefits for all Guyanese. The Head of State made this disclosure on Thursday as he provided an outline of the project in the presence […]
– Members of the Public Procurement Commission take oath of office His Excellency Dr Irfaan Ali said that public accountability, transparency, and functioning institutional mechanisms are integral to supporting the country’s transformative development pathway. The Head of State made this pronouncement today during the swearing-in ceremony for the members of the Public Procurement Commission, at […]