The Honourable Minister of Home Affairs, Mr. Robeson Benn, M.P, has approved the promotion of Twenty-Five (25) Junior Ranks from the Guyana Prison Service and the promotion of Two Hundred and Forty-Eight (248) Junior Ranks from the Guyana Fire Service. Minister Benn extends congratulations to all ranks who were promoted and continues to urge improved […]
The Ministry of Education will be taking a holistic approach to address the rising incidence of violence in some schools across Guyana. The approach will see the involvement of the Guyana Police Force, including the Community Policing Group, as well as pastors and other religious leaders in the respective communities. Minister of Education, Priya Manickchand […]
The proactive approach by the Government of Guyana to mitigate the challenges of climate, especially in the country’s agricultural zones, is cushioning the impact of the current rainy season. Minister of Agriculture, Zulfikar Mustapha, M.P, has attributed the prudent management of country’s drainage and irrigation infrastructure, and the injection of more efficient resources as critical […]
Foreign investors now have the opportunity to make informed decisions on where to invest when coming to Guyana with the launch of an ‘Investment Portal’ by the Georgetown Chambers of Commerce and Industry (GCCI). The portal was hailed as an impressive platform by Minister within the Ministry of Public Works, Deodat Indar, M.P, who delivered […]
The Ministry of Public Works on Thursday, June 9, 2022, signed a total of 57 contracts valued at $2,088,644,072 for Rehabilitation of Miscellaneous Roads in regions three (3) and six (6). The sum of $1,567,065,060 has been allocated for Three (3) and $521,579,012 for Region Six (6). In total 57 Miscellaneous Roads will be rehabilitated, […]
Forty-five families in Karasabai, Region Nine are planning to increase their agriculture production after receiving assistance from government. The Ministry of Amerindian Affairs has delivered on a promise, to provide barbed wires to the community, to protect the farms from animal intrusion. Prior to obtaining the wires to fence the farms, the Nabiuti Farming Group […]
The Ministry of Housing and Water- Central Housing and Planning Authority (CHPA) has redesigned the Williamsburg/Hampshire housing development, and identified lands for the construction of 59 additional homes. This will add to 100 low-income homes currently under construction in the areas at a total cost of $750 million. Minister of Housing and Water, Collin Croal, […]
– buttresses work in LCDS 2030 One of Guyana’s oldest and only marine-focused non-governmental organization, the Guyana Marine Conservation Society (GMCS) has launched its five-year strategic plan (2022-2027) – one that aligns with and supports the work in the government’s new and expanded Low Carbon Development Strategy (LCDS) 2030. At the launch on Wednesday at […]
The teachers and headteachers of Region Ten participated in a consultation exercise today at the LICHAS Hall in Linden. This forum was held so that the thoughts, opinions and suggestions of the region’s teachers can inform the process of transforming the education sector in the country. These consultations are being done also as Guyana prepares […]
Travel time between Region Nine (Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo) and Region Eight (Potaro-Siparuni) will be significantly reduced. Tenders are out for a contract in excess of $100 million for works on 26 kilometres of the road that links the two regions. Works will be executed from Yurong Paru to Monkey Mountain. Improved accessibility also means that […]