Minister of Parliamentary Affairs and Governance, Gail Teixeira, M.P, took the Regional Democratic Council (RDC) of Region Nine to task for breaching the Procurement Act under the previous APNU+AFC Government’s reign. Regional Executive Officer (REO), Karl Singh along with his administrative officers sat before the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) on Monday, where the Council’s 2017 […]
Diversification of Guyana’s work force is moving apace as the country prepares for further economic development as a result its expanding oil and gas sector. The Ministry of Human Services and Social Security under its Women Innovation, Investment Network (WIIN) is gaining momentum as it rolls out various training programmes across Guyana aimed empowering persons […]
Guyana is in a better position to respond effectively, should there be an oil spill offshore, following a number of oil spill exercises conducted by the Civil Defence Commission (CDC) with support from the United States (US) Coast Guard. Guyana has also developed a National Oil Spill Contingency Plan, and has conducted a series of […]
The Ministry of Human Services and Social Security has created an avenue to ensure persons living with disabilities also enjoy an improved quality of life, through self-sufficiency. The ministry has begun registering persons capable of starting their own businesses to benefit from training, and financial assistance. Senior liaison officer, attached to the difficult circumstances unit […]
Even as Guyana continues to see a significant spike in COVID-19 cases, Minister of Health, Dr. Frank Anthony M.P., said most infected persons are showing mild symptoms of the virus. This may be due to the Omicron’s sub-variant, called BA.2, which is suspected to be circulating across the country. Symptoms of this new sub-variant […]
Guyanese contractor Pooran Manman and Sons Contracting Services received glowing tributes from Minister of Public Works, Bishop Juan Edghill during a recent inspection of works executed on the Thomas Lands Road, Georgetown. At the commencement of the $30million three-month project in May, the contractor was urged by the government to provide the highest quality of […]
Prime Minister, Brigadier (Ret’d), the Honourable Mark Phillips and Venezuela’s Ambassador to Guyana H.E Carlos Amador Perez Silva, today, discussed ways of enhancing bilateral relations between the neighbouring countries. Prime Minister Phillips indicated that Guyana is ready to improve relations, within the construct of respect for Guyana’s sovereignty. He also assured the Ambassador that Guyana […]
His Excellency Dr Irfaan Ali is leading a delegation to Los Angeles, California, USA, to attend the ninth Summit of the Americas, which is slated for this week. The event is being held under the theme “Building a Sustainable, Resilient, and Equitable Future”. The Head of State will be accompanied by First Lady Arya Ali, […]
-Human Services Ministry host massive outreaches in Regions 5 and 6 The Ministry of Human Services and Social Security, through the Women Innovation and Investment Network (WIIN) is set to upskill over 3000 vulnerable women across Guyana as courses roll out for 2022. Registration for seven, free and internationally accredited courses in both introductory and […]
– calls for immediate steps for better management city’s drainage and other infrastructure Prime Minister, Hon. Brigadier (R’td) Mark Phillips is issuing a stern warning for His Worship the Mayor of Georgetown, Ubraj Narine to bring an immediate end to the nonchalant approach in managing the drainage and other infrastructure of the city, meant to […]