Close to 1500 residents of the North Rupununi, (Region Nine), will benefit from first time access to potable water, as three new water distribution systems were commissioned in Aranaputa, Wowetta and Rupertee on Saturday. The distribution systems cost over $100 million – $37.2 million for the system at Aranaputa, $25.8 million for one in Rupertee […]
Scores of men and women joined in a march along Main Street, Georgetown, Sunday, to observe this year’s International Women’s Day, spreading messages of women empowerment and their role in society. The march which was led by First Lady, Mrs. Arya Ali, commenced at the Bank of Guyana, Main and High Street and concluded at […]
─ new, sustainable jobs will be created President, Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali on Sunday debunked claims that the Enmore Packing Plant is closed. The claim has been made that the plant was closed to facilitate the agreement between government and Guysons K+B Industries (GKB), to lease the facility to accommodate the modern oil field service […]
The Ministry of Finance has taken note of a banner carried on the front page of today’s Kaieteur News indicating that the Amaila Falls power plant will not supply electricity to Essequibo and Berbice. This statement, once again and much like many other statements coming out of this media house recently, is simply not true. […]
Operation Clean Up continued on Saturday on the East Coast Demerara where scores of residents turned out to lend their support. The campaign, started by the private sector to beautify the city, has been fully supported by government and has since been adopted by communities countrywide. Leading Saturday’s exercise were Attorney General and Minister of […]
─ $130M to modernise Sports Hall A Table Tennis Academy was on Saturday launched as government continues to place heavy emphasis on sports. The academy will target youths between the ages of six and 16, orienting them into the sport. The initiative is being undertaken through collaboration with the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport […]
The Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) on Saturday received medical equipment to the tune of US$125, 000 from Northwell Health, New York to boost its operations. Northwell Health is a non-profit integrated healthcare network, and is New York’s largest healthcare provider and private employer. Minister of Health, Dr. Frank Anthony, M.P, said the much-needed equipment […]
– Minister Manickchand tells parents at Region Three textbook distribution The Ministry of Education’s textbook distribution exercise commenced in Region Three Essequibo Islands – West Demerara today. The Honourable Minister of Education, Priya Manickchand in brief remarks told parents that the academic success of their children depend on the support received at home. She noted […]
─ Ministers reflect on events of March 2 Minister of Public Works, Bishop Juan Edghill said the General and Regional elections of March 2, 2020 was a defining moment for leadership, a moment in time that showed Guyana and the rest of the world kind of leadership was needed to take the country forward. He […]
Government is making effort to reduce transportation costs for parents and provide a comfortable travelling environment for students amid the pandemic. Students of the Schoonord Learning Centre for Diverse Needs in Region Three are elated after they received a school bus equipped with lifts, seatbelts and advanced security mechanisms. On Friday, Minister of Local Government […]