Some 35 Schools Welfare Officers are now certified to provide psychosocial support to children in schools. During a small ceremony at the Pegasus Hotel Thursday morning, the Welfare Officers graduated from a European Union (EU) funded Gender Responsive Programme for Psychosocial Support to Children in Schools. This training programme was conducted through the Spotlight Initiative […]
The anticipated $82 million Fort Island Stelling in Region Three is 98 percent completed. The stelling is expected to spur economic activity on the island, where farming and fishing are the main sources of income. In budget 2022, $38 million was set aside for the completion of the stelling, which now only has minor works […]
Minister of Health, Dr. Frank Anthony, M.P, recently visited the site for the construction of a new hospital in Anna Regina, Region Two. The modern hospital is part of a series to be constructed by the government this year at Anna Regina, Tuschen, Diamond, Enmore, Bath and No. 75 Village, Corentyne. Minister Anthony said the […]
With major infrastructural development ongoing in the mining town of Linden, Region 10, residents are expected to benefit from numerous job opportunities, as the need for local human resources will expand. The Ministry of Public Works is undertaking billions of dollars in road works and other infrastructural projects in the region. In a recent […]
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Guyana Energy Agency (GEA) today signed a handover agreement for three (3) solar photovoltaic (PV) systems, twelve (12) deep cycle batteries and eighteen (18) solar PV panels to support GEA’s sustainable energy interventions at community/public buildings in the Hinterland. UNDP secured funding of approximately G$8.2 million which […]
–Says stakeholder consultations key His Excellency Dr Irfaan Ali said that his Government will have a national consultation on the best options to address the rising cost of living, with the intent of easing financial difficulties on Guyanese. He noted that having meetings with a cross-section of stakeholders would allow for open and frank discussions in […]
His Excellency Dr Irfaan Ali highlighted the significance of strategic partnerships and the importance that values and principles bring to their successes. The Head of State addressed these impacts last evening as the keynote speaker at a reception in honour of the 60th anniversaries of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and Peace […]
There are no confirmed cases of Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease in Region 10. Minister of Health, Dr. Frank Anthony, provided the confirmation on Wednesday during the daily Covid-19 update. It has been reported that there are some 54 cases of suspected Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease in Linden, however, the health minister noted that […]
Government is taking steps to improve transport services with the docking and rehabilitation of several vessels. Invitation for bids have since been issued in the local newspapers by the Ministry of Public Works’ Maritime Administration Department. Vessels to be rehabilitated include the M.L David P at $19.5 million, M.L Thompson at $24.9 million, Barge Seamang […]
The Guyana Police Force (GPF) is taking steps to increase its presence in the city’s markets, collaborating with the Mayor and City Council (M&CC) as part of its ‘safer markets initiative.’ The move forms part of government’s manifesto promises of ensuring less crime and safer communities. The move comes on the heels of a meeting […]