─ Vice President officially launches initiative Government’s launch of 1,000 part-time jobs in Region 10 is being welcomed by residents, many of whom said it will help to make ends meet. The initiative was officially launched by Vice President, Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo on Saturday after making a commitment back in March. Francine Hubert, a housewife […]
His Excellency, Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali on Friday, said the partnership between Guyana and Barbados sets a model for other Caribbean Community (CARICOM) states to follow, to achieve food security and confront some of the global challenges facing the region, including the rising cost for food. President Ali was at the time delivering the feature […]
-1,000 jobs will be provided Vice President, Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo today officially launched the government’s part-time jobs initiative in Region 10. Speaking to the beneficiaries at the Watooka Guest House, Linden, Dr. Jagdeo said this is the fulfilment of a promise made back in March when he made the announcement during an outreach there. The […]
Students attached to the Mahaicony Technical and Vocational Training Centre, Region Five are expected to benefit from the installation of a $9million heavy-duty equipment operation (HDEO) simulator machine which will be relocated from Region Six. Minister of Labour, Joseph Hamilton, M.P., explained that with simulation-based training, participants are given the opportunity to prefect their coordination […]
Businessmen in Lethem, Region Nine have donated more than $3.5 million in food and household items, to flood-affected residents of the Upper Takutu/Upper Essequibo region. Minister of Housing and Water, Collin Croal, who is currently conducting flood assessment in the region, received the items on Friday night, labelling it a timely donation. “This is certainly […]
The National Ophthalmology Hospital in Port Mourant, Region Six, continues to make significant strides to preserve the vision of many, with at least 10 surgeries being done daily. Region Six Chairman, David Armogan told DPI that this vital health facility has been able to operate at fully capacity in 2021, with numerous persons across the country […]
-calls on Opposition to show what they have done Vice President, Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo on Saturday disclosed that government is investing $800 million on housing development in Linden, Region 10. The Vice President said this is part of government’s plan to move the region forward since almost nothing was done in the region as it […]
Two hundred persons of Region 10 will be benefitting from small business grants valuing $250,000 each. The initiative was officially launched by Vice President, Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo today at the Watooka Guest House, Linden. This is the fulfilment of another promise made by the Vice President during his outreach to the region back in March. […]
Free transportation for school children and old-age pensioners from Rosignol, Region Five to New Amsterdam, Region Six has been reconvened via river taxis. This comes on the heels of a request made by residents to Vice President, Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo, during a recent outreach to the region. The service will be accessible from Monday, May […]
The contractor executing works on the $117 million Cane Grove road in Region Four has been given a two-week extension by Minister of Public Works Bishop Juan Edghill, M.P, on Friday, when inspected the project upon residents’ request. He explained that works were initially set to be completed on May 21, by Avinash Contracting and […]