─ as Central Packaging Facility celebrates 21 years in operation The New Guyana Marketing Corporation’s (GMC) extension department has now been enhanced with the procurement of 13 new motorcycles. The dirt bikes will allow field workers to reach farmers in Regions Three, Four, Five and Six, specifically those operating in backlands and far off areas. […]
Ministers of Government participated in a sod turning exercise for the first Hyatt Place Georgetown Hotel, a US$32 million investment by SIR Investments Inc., which will provide job opportunities for 300 Guyanese. Upon opening in 2024, amenities will include different guest room options, disability outfitted rooms, restaurants and bars, meeting rooms, social lounge, fitness […]
Minister of Human Services and Social Security, Dr. Vindhya Persaud on Wednesday spearheaded a community outreach to Ankerville, Port Mourant, East Berbice Corentyne (Region Six). The meeting addressed a number of challenges faced by residents in the community. “So, I thought rather than hearing it by proxy, I should just come myself, listen to you, […]
Chief Executive Officer of the Central Housing & Planning Authority (CHPA), Mr. Sherwyn Greaves, joined Minister of Housing and Water, Hon. Collin D Croal, moments ago as they led a visiting delegation from the United Kingdom (UK) on a brief tour of the agency’s housing units along the East Bank of Demerara. The delegation comprised […]
Minister of Tourism, Industry and Commerce Oneidge Walrond said some 700 plus small businesses are set to benefit from grants to enhance their capacity in the coming year. She made the announcement on Tuesday, during the launch of the Who’s Who in Guyana Magazine, at the residence of the British High Commissioner, Bel Air. […]
The Honourable Hugh Hilton Todd, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, received a courtesy call from Her Excellency, Ms. Guo Haiyan, Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to Guyana. Minister Todd extended a warm welcome to the Ambassador and noted that her presence serves well for the continuity of Guyana-China relations. He highlighted […]
The Ministry of Labour will be establishing technical and vocational training centres in Port Kaituma, Region One (Barima-Waini). This was revealed by subject minister, Joseph Hamilton on Tuesday, during an engagement with the Matarkai Neighbourhood Democratic Council (NDC) at the Port Kaituma community centre. NDC Chairman, Mr. Orlando Thorne, Deputy Regional Executive Officer (REO), Matarkai […]
The Orientation and Mobility programme launched by Guyana’s First Lady, Her Excellency, Arya Ali on Tuesday, will see 500 blind and visually impaired persons receiving training to acquire skills and live independently. DPI spoke with some of them, who believe the initiative will be of tremendous benefit to them. Ms. Schemona Sugrim will be employed […]
Residents of Paramakatoi and surrounding communities in Region Eight, will soon benefit from an upgraded health facility, under the Smart Hospitals Initiative. A $44.4 million contract was on Tuesday awarded to the Guyana Defence Force (GDF) for the retrofitting of the medical institution. Minister of Health, Dr. Frank Anthony said the government’s goal is to […]
The Government is implementing a plan for a gas-to-energy project which will deliver 250 megawatts (MW) of power from a Wales gas-fired plant to the grid, to save on costs and emissions associated with power generation. However, its natural gas programme extends beyond the Wales operation, as it is preparing more power plants to be […]