Government is urging Amerindian leaders to use government investments to better the lives of villagers. The Ministry of Amerindian Affairs has been making heavy investments in hinterland villages across the country, with the aim of bolstering economies. Subject Minister, Pauline Sukhai, MP, visited several villages in Regions Eight and Nine, reminding villagers that they have […]
The Ministry of Health on Friday joined the rest of the world in observing International Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking Day, 2022. The day is being celebrated under the theme “Addressing drug challenges in health and humanitarian crisis.” Delivering remarks during the ceremony held at the Grand Coastal Hotel, Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Narine Singh, […]
– says gov’t ready to make resources available to advance agriculture in the region – encourages farmers to ramp up production of cassava to satisfy Barbados cassava flour market Agriculture Minister Zulfikar Mustapha while recommitting the government’s support for farmers has maintained that Guyana’s agriculture sector is in a better position presently than it was […]
Support for the fight against gender-based violence is heightening as the Ministry of Human Services and Social Security, on Friday launched its Community Advocates Network (I CAN) poster pledge campaign. The initiative seeks mounted poster pledges on walls and other visible areas to increase awareness and recruit others to join the cause. It is a […]
The challenges faced by seafarers will no longer be overlooked, as Minister of Public Works, Bishop Juan Edghill, is set to meet with them to address their working conditions, as well as other issues. Minister Edghill made the commitment as Guyana joined the rest of the world in observing ‘Day of the Seafarer,” which […]
─ ministerial team meets with South Ruimveldt residents In keeping with government’s manifesto commitment of ensuring that no region, community or village is left behind, Minister of Public Works, Bishop Juan Edghill M.P., on Thursday, announced that massive upgrades will soon begin on the Aubrey Barker Road in South Ruimveldt, Georgetown. The minister was speaking […]
The Government of Guyana, through the Civil Defence Commission (CDC), today made good on its promise to deliver relief aid to neighbouring Suriname. Supplies valued at G$10m were presented to representatives of the Nationaal Coördinatiecentrum voor Rampenbeheersing (NCCR), which is Suriname’s National Disaster Management Coordination Centre, by Major Loring Benons, CDC’s Director General (ag). During […]
Increased training and staff complement, and the implementation of a recording and notification of occupational accidents and diseases (RNOAD) system are being credited for the notable improvements in the operations of the Ministry of Labour’s Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) department. Under the $6 million RNOAD initiative, 20 laptops, one desktop computer, seven laser printers, […]
Residents of Speightland, Region 10 (Upper Demerara-Berbice) are set to benefit from $8 million in emergency infrastructural works by the Ministry of Public Works. The announcement was made during an outreach to the region on Thursday, as part of government’s intervention to provide relief to citizens in flood affected areas. Minister, Bishop Juan Edghill, M.P, […]
In an effort to expand poultry rearing in the lower Mazaruni district, households within the village of Karrau Creek, Region Seven will receive 25 Black Giant chickens before the end of July. The large dual-purpose chicken has the ability to produce up to 200 eggs annually and about 4.5 kilogrammes of meat. Minister of Agriculture, […]