–Country-wideSafe City Programme, gun amnesty period to aid crime fighting His Excellency Dr. Irfaan Ali today announced a range of measures in the pipeline to not only fight crime but reform the lives of criminals in Guyana. In a passionate live broadcast, the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces announced that a programme would soon be […]
–Calls commissioning of first-ever Regional Disaster Management Centre a milestone Prime Minister, Brigadier (Ret’d), the Honourable Mark Phillips today said that his Government aims to continuously strengthen Guyana’s regional disaster management systems by injecting more resources and enhancing training opportunities. This push, according to the Prime Minister, will improve the response time and efforts at […]
The Honorable Brigadier (Retired) Mark Phillips, Prime Minister of Guyana, today officially commissioned the Civil Defence Commission’s (CDC) Regional Disaster Management Center at Lethem, Upper Takutu – Upper Essequibo (Region 9). The facility, which cost over G$112 million (inclusive of the building, fencing and landscaping, beds, etc.), is a warehouse, shelter and conference room for […]
His Excellency, Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali said his government will continue to implement policies and programmes to improve the quality of life of all Guyanese, in the face of the global economic challenges. The Head of State assured that “we are in this together,” noting that the global challenges require that all stakeholders work collectively, […]
Region Nine is now prepared to handle natural disasters such as droughts and flood, following the commissioning of a Regional Disaster Management Centre. The $96 million centre was commissioned by Prime Minister, Brigadier (Ret’d) Mark Phillips in Lethem on Friday. Prime Minister Phillips said the establishment of the centre is a significant milestone in the […]
His Excellency Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali today outlined the government’s statistics-based crime-fighting strategy during a live Facebook statement. Just out of meeting with his Cabinet, the President said of the issue concerning many Guyanese, that though statistics show crime has decreased from last year, the government is devoting a comprehensive effort to tackle it. “One […]
Guyana restaurant week kick – started on Friday with a variety of mouthwatering dishes to satisfy the taste buds of patrons on a budget. Restaurant week is celebrated under the theme “Eat, Explore Repeat,” and is scheduled to last from November 12 to 21. DPI visited the Herdmanston Lodge Hotel at Anira Street, Georgetown, on […]
─ GTA Director Over 16 tour specials are available this year, as the Guyana Tourism Authority (GTA) continues its celebration of tourism awareness month, under the theme “Preparing for a New Frontier, Stimulating Innovation and New Businesses within the Tourism Sector.” Deputy Director of the GTA, Mr. Kamrul Baksh, said the tour special will stimulate […]
With the review process for ExxonMobil’s Yellowtail project underway, and the environmental impact assessment (EIA) available for scrutiny, discourse has kicked up once again on the discharge of produced water into the ocean. Here is what you need to know: Produced water comes from a well where oil and gas is being produced. Sometimes called […]
With the demand for healthcare services rising, and the need for increased medical personnel in hinterland communities, the Ministry of Health earlier this week hosted a two-day medical outreach at Chinoweng, Region Seven (Cuyuni- Mazaruni). The outreach sought to reach the medical needs of more than 300 villagers, as well as assess the health situation […]