Guyana and Brazil have mutually agreed to provide legal assistance in civil and criminal matters, through the signing of two bilateral agreements, at the Arthur Chung Conference Centre (ACCC) on Friday. The signing of the treaties, which were done by Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Hugh Todd, M.P, and his Brazilian counterpart, Minister, […]
Government’s vision for development of Amerindian communities is advancing, with the community of Karrau, Region Seven beginning its poultry farm. The economic project is being undertaken by the villagers. Some $3 million of their $7 million COVID-19 relief grant will be used to fund the project. Toshao of Karrau, Shane Cornelius told DPI that the […]
Storage of drugs and medical supplies in the Cuyuni-Mazaruni Region will no longer be an issue, as a $10 million bond is scheduled to be completed at the end of July. The bond is under construction in the compound of the Bartica Regional Hospital. Regional Health Officer, Dr. Edward Sagala made this disclosure after a […]
Government has commenced the feasibility study to determine whether the Hope Canal could be used as a sustainable potable water source to service the East Coast of Demerara. This was revealed by Minister of Housing and Water Collin Croal, M.P on Wednesday, during an inspection on the ongoing works of the water distribution system at […]
–Highlights invaluable contributions of East Indians to the Guyanese society Prime Minister, Brigadier (Ret’d), the Honourable Mark Phillips spoke about the importance of tradition and culture on Thursday evening, during the Indian Commemoration Trust (ICT) 22nd Annual Pushpanjali Cultural Programme in celebration of Indian Arrival Day, 2022. The Prime Minister and his wife Mrs Mignon […]
The government is making headway in its commitment to ensure citizens are provided with an improved level of healthcare across the country. For instance, in Region One, 43 health facilities have been selected for upgrade that will cost government $100 million. Minister of Health, Dr. Frank Anthony, M.P. during Friday’s COVID-19 update said the facilities […]
The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has recommended the restricted use of the Johnson and Johnson (J&J) vaccine and more use of the MNRA Pfizer and Moderna vaccines. During the Daily Covid-19 update on Friday, Minister of Health, Dr. Frank Anthony said the decision was taken after the US recorded at least nine […]
The National Conference and Symposium organized by the Department of Public Affairs in the Office of the Prime Minister concluded on Wednesday evening with the final panel assembled among social media actors, interrogating the ‘rise of the citizen reporter and trends for 2022 and beyond’. Earlier panels examined the case for ‘partnerships in communication for […]
His Excellency Jair Bolsonaro, President of the Federative Republic of Brazil, will pay an official visit to Guyana on Friday, May 6, 2022, at the invitation of His Excellency Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali, President of the Co-operative Republic of Guyana. During the visit the two Presidents will discuss a range of issues of bilateral interest, […]
