The Ministry of Public Works will soon be rolling out a massive infrastructural development programme in Region Ten (Upper Demerara-Berbice), that will see a number of roads being upgraded Linden at an estimated cost of over $600 million. Minister of Public Works, Bishop Juan Edghill, M.P conducted an inspection of the roads to be done […]
In keeping with government’s commitment to provide quality healthcare services and improved infrastructure in all 10 administrative regions, Minister of Health, Dr. Frank Anthony, M.P. recently commissioned a newly constructed Maternal and Child Health Centre in Bartica, Region Seven. The centre was constructed at a cost of $26.3M. “This is one of many things that […]
– Govt prepared to support a ‘big player’ in tourism To further expand the country’s tourism potential, His Excellency Dr Irfaan Ali said that his Government is ready to support a big player in the sector. The Head of State made this statement as he highlighted Guyana’s tourism potential during a roundtable discussion attended by […]
– Highlights investment potential of Guyana His Excellency Dr Irfaan Ali said that Guyana’s future development trajectory is predicated on strengthening traditional sectors and building new ones, as he urged United Kingdom investors to be more aggressive in their approach. The Head of State made this assertion while speaking about Guyana’s potential and investment opportunities […]
─ 99 others graduate from other courses Twenty persons are now qualified in drone surveillance, offered for the first time by the Ministry of Labour’s Board of Industrial Training (BIT). Among that batch are three women. Ninety -nine others also graduated from BIT programmes. The ceremony was hosted on Tuesday at the Windjammer Hotel, Georgetown. […]
Interest in the Agri-Investment Forum and Expo is heightening with several regional heads already signalling their interest in attending the highly anticipated event to be hosted at the Arthur Chung Conference Centre (ACCC) from May 19 to 21. President, Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali made the disclosure during the recent launch of the International Building Expo […]
The Ministry of Local Government and Regional Development signed 12 contracts worth over $240 million to commence the construction of several roads, bridges and other infrastructural works in Regions Two and Three. Six contracts were awarded to local contractors in the respective regions. Minister, Nigel Dharamlall, M.P, witnessed the signings held at the respective boardrooms […]
One thousand Barbados black belly sheep are currently being examined for signs of illness before arriving to Guyana’s shores, Agriculture Minister, Zulfikar Mustapha, M.P, has confirmed. Speaking with reporters on the sideline of a contract signing ceremony Tuesday, at the ministry’s boardroom, the minister said the animals are expected to arrive within weeks. “So hopefully […]
─ consultations taken to Region 10 Representatives from the various communities within the Linden township, as well as outlying communities in Region 10 including Ituni, Kwakwani, Rockstone, Great Falls, Malali and Muritaro, were on Tuesday consulted on the new Low Carbon Development Strategy (LCDS) 2030, at the Watooka Guest House, Linden. The exercise was led […]
The Infectious Diseases Hospital, the facility that houses COVID-19 patients, will remain, despite low hospitalisation rates. Minister of Health, Dr. Frank Anthony, MP, on Tuesday during his daily COVID-19 Update said maintaining capacity for a possible spike in cases, remains a priority. In response to a question raised about the facility now being empty due […]