-discoveries add to almost 11 billion barrels of oil equivalent The Government of Guyana through the Ministry of Natural Resources, in compliance with the principles of transparency and accountability, is pleased to announce three new oil-field discoveries by Exxon Exploration and Production Guyana (EEPGL) and partners at Barreleye, Patwa-1, and Lukanani-1 Wells Offshore Guyana […]
Amy’s Pomeroon Foods Inc. (APFI) on Tuesday, April 26, 2022, received its certification under the Guyana National Bureau of Standards’ (GNBS) Made in Guyana Certification Mark Programme. This is the second Guyanese company authorised to affix the prestigious mark on its products. Consumers will now see the Certification Mark on the packages of its Regular […]
-800 persons to now benefit Some 800 residents in the remote community of Monkey Mountain, Potaro – Sipuruni (Region Eight) can now boast of improved water supply. On Monday, Minister of Housing and Water, Hon. Collin Croal commissioned the $32.7 million Water Supply Improvement Project in the village. “This signals the fulfillment of our People’s […]
-as water system nears completion Residents of Kaibarupai, Region Eight will soon be able to enjoy first-time access to potable water through the new Kaibarupai Water Supply System. Minister of Housing and Water, Hon. Collin Croal, Guyana Water Incorporated (GWI) Director of Hinterland Services, Mr. Ramchand Jailal and a team visited the ongoing project on […]
After being closed for two years due to the COVID-19 pandemic, today public schools fully reopened their doors to children across Guyana. Over the next week, pupils in every grade will be returning to the classroom for face-to-face engagement. Chief Education Officer, Dr Marcel Hutson visited several schools around Georgetown earlier today. His first stop […]
The Department of Public Affairs has organized a national conference and symposium to commemorate the UNESCO designated World Press Freedom Day on Tuesday May 3 and Wednesday, May 4, 2022. The event which brings together industry practitioners and stakeholders from across the local media and communication spectrum, will focus discussions on the global theme for […]
His Excellency Dr Irfaan Ali will deliver the keynote address at the prestigious Caribbean Council’s House of Lords Annual Reception on Wednesday, April 27, 2022, in the United Kingdom. The Caribbean Council’s House of Lords Annual Reception is geared towards providing UK, Caribbean and Central American countries and companies the opportunity to network with their […]
Residents of Lethem and surrounding communities in Region Nine have welcomed the commissioning of a $3 million senior citizens home in the town on Sunday. Businessman Lindon Franklyn told DPI, “I think personally that this will bring a lot of relief to our senior citizens. By extension, I would like to see some of the […]
─ ‘Operation Recovery’ to address school dropouts Scores of students from Grades 9 to 12 finally returned to full face-to-face learning at schools on Monday, after almost two years of online learning due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Chief Education Officer (CEO), Dr Marcel Hutson said this is an exciting moment for both the students and […]
As the new school term commences, teachers are happy with the resumption of face-to-face learning in the classrooms. On Monday, DPI, visited St. Rose’s High, St. Stanislaus College, the New Campbellville, Caramel, Dolphin and North Ruimveldt Secondary schools, where teachers shared their views on the new school term. Headmistress of the New Campbellville Secondary School, […]