– 2,000 to benefit says Vice President Two thousand persons from Region Three will become the latest beneficiaries of the government’s part-time jobs initiative bringing the total number of beneficiaries to 9,000. This represents a $360 million investment by the government. Vice President, Dr Bharrat Jagdeo made the disclosure as he addressed hundreds of residents […]
The highly anticipated International Building Exposition set for July 22 to 24 at the Guyana National Stadium, Providence, East Bank Demerara is gaining momentum with over 200 local and international companies already registering for the event. Of the prospective participants, 12 are international companies that have completed the registration process, and paid in full […]
The relationship between communities and the police will be further strengthened as the Guyana Police Force (GPF) has officially re-established its Community Relations Department (CRD). The CRD is responsible for ensuring preventative policing strategies, utilising proactive and reactive law enforcement, and community participation. Through intersocial activities such as sporting tournaments and friendly competitions, as well […]
The Ministry of Health will begin the roll- out of the Covid-19 vaccination for children ages 5 to 11 tomorrow, June 11, with a drive-through and walk -in at the National Cultural Centre Tarmac. Minister of Health Dr. Frank Anthony is urging parents and guardians to take advantage of this opportunity to get their children […]
Twelve contracts worth close to $500 million were signed on Friday, to boost the development of the country’s agriculture sector. Nine of the contracts will see major improvements at the Rose Hall and Blairmont sugar estates, to fast-track the government’s efforts to ensure the facilities resume production as soon as possible. Rehabilitative works ranging from […]
At the end of the Guyana Elections Commissions (GECOM) three-month continuous registration exercise on May 29, some 70,041 applications were processed. Of this, amount, 28,149 were new registrants between the ages of 14 to 17, 21,130 were the 18 and older cohort, another 7,667 applied for the replacement of identification cards (ID) and 6,526 for […]
– says no cash will be given to rice farmers, nonpartisan committee to assist with verification processes – two weeks to compile lists of beneficiaries Agriculture Minister Zulfikar Mustapha today met with rice farmers and fisherfolk from Region Two (Pomeroon-Supenaam) to discuss the planned relief initiatives recently announced by His Excellency President Dr. Mohamed […]
Caribbean nations have been offered the scope to access funding for their energy infrastructural projects through the Pacific Adaptation to Climate Change (PACC) 2030 -a mechanism initiated by the United States of America to address energy security and climate crisis within the Caribbean Community (CARICOM). The first major climate change adaptation initiative in the pacific […]
Farmers from communities along the Pomeroon River, Pomeroon-Supenaam (Region Two) are once again singing praises to the government, as yet another promise has been fulfilled that will see improved drainage in the various farming communities. Upon assuming office, Agriculture Minister Zulfikar Mustapha visited several farming communities in the region and met with farmers who made […]
The Honourable Minister of Education, Priya Manickchand on Thursday met with the principal and senior staff members of the Cyril Potter College of Education to discuss the institution’s readiness to accommodate preservice teachers in the dorms. From Sunday, some ninety-two first-year students from Regions One, Seven, Eight and Nine will be staying at the Turkeyen […]