The attention of the Ministry of Finance has been drawn to a number of pronouncements made by former Minister of Finance Winston Jordan, during his increasingly frequent forays in the media in recent times. It is a matter of public record that Jordan has frequently described himself as a professional. Regrettably, his recent pronouncements reinforce […]
A contract valued $364 million was signed on Monday for the construction of a primary school in Amelia’s Ward/Bamia, Region 10 (Upper Demerara -Upper Berbice). The contract signing was facilitated by the Ministry of Local Government and Regional Development and was awarded to Sta8tment Investment Inc. The facility will house up to 800 students. Minister […]
Great care went into ensuring that the draft amendments to the recently published Representation of the People Act (ROPA), do not give any one political party electoral advantage. This was relayed by Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs, Mohabir Anil Nandlall, during an interview with the National Communications Network on Monday. “These amendments are […]
The Board of Industrial Training (BIT) is conducting its first heavy -duty equipment operation training in Mabaruma, Region One, as part of a series of training programmes being rolled out in the Barima-Waini region. Two females and two police officers stationed at the Mabaruma Police Station are part of the first batch of 17 persons […]
─ civil society to weigh in As the process of electoral reform continues, Attorney General and Minister of Legal , Anil Nandlall, M.P revealed that Region Four will now be sub-divided for better management and accountability. Detailing the major amendments the government has proposed to the Representation of the People’s Act (ROPA), Minister Nandlall explained […]
Minister of Health, Dr. Frank Anthony, MP, said there will be no further extension for travellers to take the second dose of a covid vaccine to enter the country. During the COVID-19 update on Monday, Dr. Anthony affirmed that after November, only fully vaccinated passengers will be allowed entry into Guyana. “After the end of […]
Rainforest Tours in collaboration with the Guyana Tourism Authority (GTA) conducted a successful Moraikobai safari at the weekend. Though the expedition is usually held in February, this year’s event was held from November 5-7, and saw seven off -road vehicles embarking on a drive through the wetlands. Moraikobai is one of 10 communities being supported […]
–as gov’t undertakes two major road projects The ongoing construction of two major roads at Numbers 52 and 58 villages Corentyne, Berbice, will give farmers access to 50,000 acres of prime farmlands. When completed, farmers will benefit from a high quality asphaltic throughfare, which will allow them to save time when transporting their produce to […]
As Guyana observes Tourism Awareness Month, works are currently ongoing at the Kingston Seawall to develop that area into one of the city’s major tourist hubs. The redevelopment of this once thriving commercial and cultural centre forms part of the First Lady’s National Beautification Project. It is being executed in partnership with the Ministry of […]
In an effort to mitigate incidences of mental health and homelessness in Guyana, the Ministry of Human Services and Social Security is collaborating with a number of agencies. Minister, Dr. Vindhya Persaud said her ministry has been liaising with Minister of Home Affairs, Robeson Benn, Commissioner of Police, Nigel Hoppie and Deputy Commissioner of Police, […]