In keeping with the Ministry of Education’s vision to establish a world-class education system in Guyana, the Innovative Technology Unit on Thursday launched the inaugural Tech Expo 2022 at the National Centre of Educational Resources Development (NCERD). Tech Expo 2022 theme is “Embracing traditional and non-traditional technology.” It aims to showcase and celebrate creative and […]
Improving countrywide access to tax services In keeping with its mandate to offer its services to stakeholders in all regions of Guyana, the Guyana Revenue Authority (GRA) has commenced construction of a new Integrated Regional Tax Office (IRTO) at Onverwagt, West Coast, Berbice. This new office which is slated for completion within eighteen (18) months […]
Guyanese can now benefit from early diagnosis from diseases like cancer and other ailments, as the first pathology laboratory in the country has received ISO certification for quality and safety. The Woodlands Limited Pathology Laboratory has attained ISO 15189 Plus Accreditation, by-Accreditation Canada. The certification means that the laboratory is in compliance with international standards […]
─ on World TB DAY The Ministry of Health is taking all necessary steps to ensure patients with Tuberculosis (TB) receive the critical treatment they need. Minister, Dr. Frank Anthony said one of the major challenges the ministry is experiencing is ensuring persons take the regimen of medication. His comment came Thursday, as Guyana joined […]
Government is seeking innovative ways to keep the Demerara Harbour Bridge up and running without interfering with the flow of traffic. The management of the harbour bridge is seeking to develop a motorised platform using a pontoon which will allow for maintenance works to be done on the bridge from the river. This was disclosed […]
Guyana Revenue Authority wishes to clarify a misleading article in the Stabroek News dated March 24, 2022, on page 8, which states: “GRA,GEA ordered to reinstate licenses to Atlantic Fuels”. The Article further reads, “The High Court Judge Franklyn Holder has ordered the Guyana Revenue Authority (GRA) and the Guyana Energy Agency (GEA) to reinstate […]
Twelve Engineers and Technicians have completed the first phase of training in the use of Guyana Water Incorporated’s recently acquired PAT drilling rig to be utilised in hinterland and riverain areas. This training was conducted over a five (5) day period by Mr. Peter Ball of Supergraphics and saw the participants engaged in both theoretical […]
─ Vice President wraps up two-day outreach The Government has received high commendation for the numerous transformation projects outlined to enhance the livelihood of persons residing along the Essequibo coast, Region Two. Residents told DPI that the new initiatives which were announced by Vice President, Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo, during his visit to the region, […]
The reduction in excise tax on diesel and gasoline to zero is another step by the government to cushion the effects of the rising cost of living on Guyanese. Vice President, Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo, who was on a two-day outreach in Region Two, made the announcement at a community meeting on Wednesday. When the government […]
–Says main goal is to bring prosperity to the people of the country and region His Excellency Dr Irfaan Ali said that his Government intends to use the examples of countries such as the United Arab Emirates and best practices around the world to enhance and develop Guyana. The President made the statement during a […]