A number of miners on Saturday, participated in an auction hosted by the Ministry of Natural Resources and the Guyana Geology and Mines Commission (GGMC) for medium- scale mining properties. Approximately 65 mining blocks within the North West, Cuyuni, Mazaruni and Potaro Mining Districts were auctioned at an event held at the Arthur Chung Conference […]
Hundreds of residents of the indigenous communities of Orealla and Siparuta, Region Six on Thursday and Friday, benefitted from a medical Outreach led by Director General of the Ministry of Health, Dr. Vishwa Mahadeo and a team of 13 medical personnel. The team included Dental Surgeons, Optometrist, Dermatologist, General Practitioner and an ultrasound Technician, who […]
Farmers from several villages in Region Three, Essequibo Islands/West Demerara, have benefitted from the Government’s flood relief grant, implemented to assist farmers who suffered losses due to the nationwide flooding earlier this year. The initiative which is the brain child of President, Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali, was on Saturday, spearheaded by Minister of Agriculture, Zulfikar […]
–‘Human Services’ appeals for persons to utilize multiple days of the week The Ministry of Human Services and Social Security rolled out the massive distribution exercise of the one-off $25,000 cash grant along with the 2022 pension book delivery in Region Four and found that pensioners were extremely happy to receive such. Being able to […]
Agriculture Minister, Zulfikar Mustapha today met with the Secretary of State for Agriculture, Livestock and Supply of Roraima, Brazil Mr. Aluizio Nascimento da Silva. During the meeting, the two officials discussed collaborations between the two countries to further develop agriculture and trade. The Secretary of State, who has been involved in developing agri-business in the […]
On Saturday October 9th, the Ministry of Health joins with the rest of the world in observing World Hospice and Palliative Care Day, under the theme ‘Leave no one behind – equity in access to palliative care’. Like many countries world-wide, Guyana does not have a comprehensive hospice and palliative care as part of its healthcare […]
The Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) has for the first time since it began setting, marking and managing the National Grade Six Assessment (NGSA) in 2016, commenced and completed a process of verification to ensure that the scores that were earned by the candidates are recorded and reflected accurately and fairly in the candidates’ placement. Chief […]
– Reaffirms Guyana’s commitment to Leticia Pact at third Summit His Excellency Dr Irfaan Ali emphasised that protecting the Amazon’s rainforest is vital to the future of the planet and reaffirmed Guyana’s commitment to the Leticia Pact and its goals and objectives. The President made the statements virtually at the third annual summit today from […]
Minister of Culture Youth and Sport, Charles Ramson Jr., MP, on Friday said the Government’s flood relief grant may not be enough to cover all the losses farmers have experienced, but is an important start to resuscitating farming. “We are aware that, number one this is never gonna be enough to satisfy you entirely as […]
Farmers of Bonasika, Aliki and Lanaballi in Region Three on Friday received government’s flood relief cash grant to assist them with getting back to their lands. The farmers from the three riverine communities received a total of $22.6 million. Minister within the Ministry of Public Works, Deodat Indar, MP, facilitated the distribution exercise. The farmers […]