Regional integration fundamental to Guyana’s national development -President Ali
–Says Government working on a holistic immigration policy His Excellency Dr Irfaan Ali called regional integration a fundamental pillar of Guyana’s economic development while speaking at a virtual panel discussion today. The event, organised by the Global Business Leadership Forum, was chaired by the Executive Director of the Caribbean Export Development Agency, Deodat Maharaj, and […]Over 220 Region Nine women receive grants to start their own businesses
The Ministry of Human Services and Social Security, in collaboration with the World Food Programme (WFP), distributed some $11.1 million in ‘empowerment funds’ to 223 residents of Lethem, Region Nine, on Sunday. The donor grant from Canada was initially meant for participants of the Women’s Innovation and Investment Network (WIIN), but was recently extended to […]Gov’t will use all opportunities to develop its human resources
─ Minister Todd assures Rockstone residents Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Hugh Todd, M.P, during a meeting with Rockstone, Region 10 residents over the weekend, reemphasised government’s commitment to developing the capacity of its human resources. The minister who was on a two-day outreach to region, said the administration is determined to use […]Over 500 Guyanese complete entry-level programme now eligible to pursue degrees at int’l universities
─ GOAL will grant automatic scholarships More than 500 Guyana Online Academy of Learning (GOAL) students have successfully completed the Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF) Level Six Diploma, offered through the Jain University in collaboration with the Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA). The students are now equipped with a certificate that allows them entry into […]Visually impaired Guyanese benefit from $500,000 SBB grants
In keeping with its commitment to ensure the livelihood of all Guyanese, Government, through the Ministry of Tourism, Industry and Commerce’s Small Business Bureau (SBB) distributed grants to the tune of $500,000, to nine persons living with disabilities. Minister, Oneidge Walrond, M.P, said the gesture is in keeping with the government’s ‘One Guyana’ vision. She […]2,000 house lot allottees in Region 3 to soon begin constructing homes
Some 2,000 people who were allocated lands in Region Three (Essequibo Islands-West Demerara), will begin the construction of their homes by the end of April 2022. This comes as infrastructure works including roads, bridges and culverts near completion in Edinburg, Anna Catherina, Cornelia Ida, Stewartville and Meten-Meer-Zorg. Water distribution and electrical networks are also being […]200 low, moderate-income homes for Region Three
Some 200 housing units are expected to be constructed in Anna Catherina and Meten-Meer-Zorg, (Region Three), targeting low- and moderate-income earners, as part of the government’s turnkey home project being executed by the Central Housing and Planning Authority (CHPA). Minister of Housing and Water, Collin Croal, M.P, who made the announcement Friday, said lands are […]Govt advances ‘operation clean up’ along East Bank corridor
Government, through the Grove/Diamond Place Neighbourhood Democratic Council (NDC) continued its ‘operation clean up’ initiative along the East Bank Demerara corridor, on Sunday. Minister within the Office of the Prime Minister with responsibility for Public Affairs, Kwame McCoy, M.P, and Minister of Natural Resources, Vickram Bharrat, M.P, spearheaded the exercise, beginning from Grove Market Street […]Gov’t remains committed to development of every community – Minister Todd
In keeping with the government’s commitment to bring major development and opportunities to every community across Guyana, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Hugh Todd, M.P., on Friday visited River’s View in Region Ten, where he met with residents of the area and neighbouring village Falmouth to discuss and find possible solutions to the […]