–ministry prepared to allocate additional resources to strengthen flood-response efforts -Hydromet. dept. predicts continued rainfall in the coming days In light of heavy showers over sections of Georgetown and other parts of the country over the last few days, Agriculture Minister Zulfikar Mustapha, Thursday conducted site visits to several drainage pumps in the city to […]
Residents of Pomeroon-Supenaam (Region Two) are expected to see massive transformational development from the $6.1 billion allocated to the region this year. Minister within Ministry of Housing and Water, Susan Rodrigues, M.P., said the budgetary allocation to the region is a demonstration of the government’s commitment to transform Guyana and enhance the welfare of all […]
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has established an Inter-governmental Negotiating Body (INB) that will help prepare countries for any pandemic in the future. Speaking during Thursday’s COVID-19 update, Minister of Health, Dr. Frank Anthony, M.P, said the initiative will be carried out by a representative from each of the six WHO regions. Guyana, a country […]
The all-inclusive PPP/C Administration is sparing no effort to improve the livelihood of all citizens, as Guyana transforms economically. Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Hugh Todd, M.P, said Tuesday, that the government remains committed to achieving its vision of a “One Guyana,” which includes the mining town of Linden. “Linden is not separated […]
The Ministry of Education has launched ‘Operation Recovery’ within the 11 Education Districts to find those primary school students who have been continuously absent from school since school re-started and those who have missed the recent National Grade Six Assessment (NGSA) mock examination. This move will see Education Officers from Central Ministry and within the […]
Minister of Natural Resources, Vickram Bharrat, on Tuesday, called on residents of Region Nine (Upper Takutu/Upper Essequibo), to continue to live in unity, as the country continues on the path to prosperity. “Let us continue to work with each other. Let us continue to live in unity and harmony. Let us see each other a […]
Massive development is slated for the Pomeroon-Supenaam (Region Two) as $184.7 million in works will soon be undertaken to benefit residents. Works to be undertaken include the upgrading of several roads, along with the construction of a health post. The works, which are out for tender, were promised during the debates and consideration of the […]
The Government of Guyana, through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, has condemned the recent attacks on Ukraine by Russia. Ukraine on Thursday, experienced the launch of several missiles near their capital city, Kyiv. the ministry in a release said “the Government of Guyana condemns the violation of Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity […]Region 10, like other regions across the country on Tuesday, ushered in Guyana’s 52nd Republic Anniversary with a flag raising ceremony. Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Hugh Todd, MP, presided over the ceremony reminding citizens that the anniversary represents Guyana being a democratic nation. “This is a very special moment for us as […]
–as Golden Arrowhead hoisted The Golden Arrowhead was hoisted on Wednesday, at the Mahdia Community Centre Ground, in celebration of Guyana’s 52nd anniversary as a Co-operative Republic. Minister of Amerindian Affairs, Pauline Sukhai, MP, who presided over the ceremony, underscored the importance of Republic Day and how it intertwines with the One Guyana vision of […]