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 […]
−under housing ministry’s 2022 work programme The Ministry of Housing’s Central Housing and Planning Authority (CH&PA), will be expending $1 billion on infrastructural development in Region Two (Pomeroon-Supenaam) in 2022. This was announced by CH&PA’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Sherwyn Greaves. Greaves is leading an outreach to Charity, Anna Regina and Suddie on the Essequibo […]
– curriculum to be developed by mid-2022 The Ministry of Agriculture, in an effort to revamp the operations of the extension arm of its agencies, will, in 2022, introduce a curriculum designed to improve the effectiveness of its extension officers. Through the Guyana School of Agriculture (GSA), extension officers attached to the ministry will receive […]
─ as restaurant week launched “Eat, Explore Repeat,” is the theme under which 22 restaurants will be observing restaurant week, scheduled for November 12 to 21. The exciting week of culinary skills was officially launched on Thursday by Minister of Tourism Industry and Commerce, Oneidge Walrond at the Hard Rock Café, MovieTowne, East Coast Demerara. […]