Rice farmers in La Union and surrounding communities in Region Two will soon benefit from much-needed revetment works on the community’s sluice, at a cost of some $5.8million. Regional Vice Chairman, Humace Oudit said the works will allow the installation of a mobile water pump to prevent rice farms within the area from being waterlogged. […]
The ongoing works on two bridges costing $57.8 million at the Beterverwagting Railway Embankment and another at Chateau Margot costing $27.2 million, are moving apace. Minister of Public Works, Bishop Juan Edghill, MP, on Wednesday conducted site visits along the East Coast Demerara. The minister noted that the bridges are part of a programme, which […]
Teachers at the nursery through secondary levels are in agreement with the recent requirement by the Ministry of Education, that all untrained teachers be trained through the Cyril Potter College of Education (CPCE). DPI on Wednesday, spoke to several teachers who noted that college training is important for the delivery of quality education. Hardi Ramsaroop, […]
─ during high-level Ministerial Meeting of Foreign Ministers at UN Headquarters The Honourable Hugh Hilton Todd, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, at the invitation of His Excellency, Antony Blinken, Secretary of State of the United States of America, earlier today, May 18, attended a high-level Ministerial Meeting of Foreign Ministers at the United […]
The inaugural Agri-Investment Forum and Expo will officially open on Thursday, attracting a number of regional leaders, as well as hundreds of international and local investors and exhibitors. The National Cultural Centre stage is being prepared for the massive ceremonial opening, after which all roads lead to the Arthur Chung Conference Centre (ACCC) to begin […]
The government through the Ministry of Housing and Water has so far distributed over 11,000 house lots to Guyanese, since taking office in August 2020, in keeping with its target of allocating 50,000 house lots within its first five years in office. This was announced by Minister of Housing and Water, Collin Croal. M.P, on […]
The National Assembly on Tuesday concluded debates, and passed the amendments to the Juvenile Justice Act, which is expected to significantly reduce the backlog in cases and hefty expenses faced by the judiciary. The amendments are now expected to see juveniles, for very specific cases, to be charged jointly with adults. According to the amendments […]
The Nurses and Midwives Bill 2022 which makes provision for the registration and regulation of nurses, midwives and nursing assistants, was passed in the National Assembly on Tuesday. The new legislation, among other things, seeks to establish the Nurses and Midwives Council, thereby setting out the functions and powers of the body, allowing it to […]
The Guyana Police Force (GPF) is currently working on a number of approaches to improve community relations, acting Commissioner of Police, Clifton Hicken stated during a webinar hosted by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation – Diaspora Unit on Tuesday. These strategies include; having professional courses, establishing policies to attract the right people, […]
Business owners are no longer required to affix revenue stamps to receipts for retail purchases. This change was brought about by the passage of the Tax Amendment Bill in the National Assembly on Tuesday, following a debate. The amendment was brought about following requests from the private sector to alleviate the burden from consumers. Defending […]