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Restorative justice model will bring people together -Attorney General

Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs, Mohabir Anil Nandlall, SC, MP, said Restorative Justice will bring about significant changes in communities. The AG, along with Minister of Housing and Water Collin Croal, met with stakeholders in Anna Regina, Region Two on Saturday. The engagement was part of an outreach that also addressed land title […]

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Investors from Israel, Ghana, Cameroon ready for Agri-Investment Forum, Expo

International investors from Israel, Ghana and Cameroon are ready to travel to Guyana for the first ever Agri-Investment Forum and Expo, set to open at the Arthur Chung Conference Centre (ACCC) on May 19. The three-day inaugural event will also see the participation of several global entities from the United States of America, Canada and […]

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Region Five RDC, CDC distribute zinc sheets to storm affected residents

The Civil Defence Commission (CDC) in collaboration with the Regional Democratic Council (RDC) of Mahaica-Berbice (Region Five), made good on their promise to provide zinc sheets to Bath Settlement residents affected by Saturday’s freak storm. The CDC noted that the storm was a combination of high winds and steady rainfall which resulted in structural damage […]

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$46.3M seed paddy dryer, pre-cleaner for Black Bush Polder farmers

A $46.3 million 10-tonne seed paddy dryer and pre-cleaner will soon be accessible to a number of rice famers within the Black Bush Polder area in Region Six (East Berbice-Corentyne). The machine will assist paddy growers who are affected by high transportation cost to move their produce to the Number 56 seed processing facility. The […]

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Karrau residents urged to become Community Enhancement Workers

Minister of Local Government and Regional Development, Nigel Dharamlall, M.P, is encouraging residents of Karrau, Region Seven to become Community Enhancement Workers (CEWs) to help improve their community’s aesthetics. The minister made this call during his recent visit to the region. He said enhancement workers play a significant role in the community’s transformation, which will […]

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Third company gets ‘Made in Guyana’ mark

Precision Global Incorporated, today received its ‘Made in Guyana’ certification from the Guyana National Bureau of Standards (GNBS). The certificate was handed over to General Manager, Lesley Ramlall by Minister of Tourism, Industry and Commerce, Oneidge Walrond, M.P. The certification mark will now be on the packaging for its virgin coconut oil, coconut flour, coconut […]

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Guyana better prepared for eventuality of future pandemics ─ Dr. Anthony

Minister of Health, Dr. Frank Anthony, M.P, on Monday outlined the systems government has put in place that will enable the country to be better prepared for future pandemics, if any arises. The Minister said the COVID-19 pandemic has been a challenge, both in treating infected patients, and the storage of vaccines and medical supplies. […]

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Local physicians to be trained to detect, treat long COVID ─ Health Minister

Coronavirus continues to affect countries across the world, and while Guyana is on a path to recovery with fewer positive cases, hospitalisations and deaths, many persons are still suffering from the chronic phase of the disease, experiencing symptoms long after falling ill. This condition is known as the long-term effects of COVID or long-COVID. Minister […]

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Gov’t honours road commitment to Region Two residents

Residents of Onderneeming and surrounding communities along the Essequibo Coast, will soon traverse a $168,637,178 thoroughfare, a direct result of a commitment made by the Administration. The Ministry of Public Works recently awarded the multi-million-dollar contract to Vijay Persaud & Son Contracting Services to rehabilitate the community’s main access road. The road will be done […]

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New Arthurville Primary School to be built on Wakenaam Island

The Honourable Minister of Education, Priya Manickchand visited the island of Wakenaam in Region Three today to engage parents of learners attending the Arthurville Primary School to address their concerns about the deteriorating school building. Due to the worsening condition of the school’s physical structure over the years, it was decided in March of this […]

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