Prime Minister, Brigadier (Ret’d), the Honourable Mark Phillips, called the National Day of Fasting and Prayers, which is being observed today in Guyana, the right step to combat the difficulties the world is currently facing. The senior government official made this comment at a special prayer session organised by his Office and attended by his […]
The Government’s plans to increase energy efficiency in the commercial, industrial, and residential sectors have been boosted today with the launch of a ‘Manual on Energy Management and Conservation Practices’ prepared by The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) with support from Guyana Energy Agency (GEA). The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) is collaborating with the […]
─ smoke detectors, fireballs distributed to households Despite the number of malicious fires set in 2021, the Guyana Fire Service (GFS) has recorded a massive reduction in fires, Minister of Home Affairs, Robeson Benn, M.P, has said. The minister said he was pleased with the efforts by the fire service, which he credits to ‘re-energised’ […]
The massive economic interventions being made by the PPP/C Government are being strategically rolled out to ensure Guyanese enjoy an improved quality of life, while generating wealth for future generations. Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Hugh Todd, M.P, said the government wants future generations to also benefit from the economic transformation the country […]
The Customs Anti-Narcotic Unit (CANU) is tackling the use of illegal drugs in schools across the country, a collaborative venture between the Ministry of Education and other stakeholders. This was revealed by Head of CANU James Singh on Thursday in response to questions by the media on the use of exotic drugs in schools. “So, […]
Over the last three days, Guyana participated in the IX School Feeding Forum for Latin America and the Caribbean hosted in Barranquilla, Columbia. The country was represented by the Ministry of Education’s School Feeding Coordinator, Mahendra Phagwah. During a discussion, he stated that the Government of Guyana is keen on ensuring that vulnerable children receive […]
─ GFS senior officers’ conference opens Minister of Home Affairs, Robeson Benn, M.P, has called on the Guyana Fire Service (GFS) to employ advanced technology to enhance its capability to readily respond to emergencies. Minister Benn was at the time delivering the feature address at the opening of the two-day GFS Senior Officers’ Conference, at […]
With the prices of fruits and vegetables reducing across the country, Guyanese are in a better position to afford and consume fresh produce. The reduction in costs is due to the many interventions by the government. Minister of Agriculture, Zulfikar Mustapha said the measures are among a number of strategies the administration has implemented since […]
Age is not a limitation to further growth and this is exactly what 70-year-old Lindener Noel Haynes believes. Haynes successfully participated in the Board of Industrial Training’s (BIT) small engine repairs programme which was taken to Region 10 recently. He was among the 184 beneficiaries who graduated at the Lichas Hall, on Tuesday. He told […]
– Presents Outstanding Cambridge Learners Award to Nations’ student His Excellency Dr Irfaan Ali said that Guyana’s education system will work harder to create a conducive atmosphere to produce brilliant young minds that are innovative and visionary. He made the statement during a simple ceremony at the Office of the President today, which was held in […]