The Guyana Power and Light Incorporated (GPL) on Friday handed over $500,000 to the Step-by-Step Foundation, a charity that focuses on assisting children on the autism spectrum. The donation was made in the boardroom of the Ministry of Education on Brickdam, Georgetown. GPL’s Public Relations Officer, Natalie Pindar said the entity makes donations to worthy […]
As Guyana records a 14.5 per cent growth rate in real Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in the first six months of 2021, the country’s Minister of Natural Resources, Vickram Bharrat, MP shared that this advancement is fruit of the country’s oil and gas sector. The minister was at the time being interviewed on the National […]
– as Housing Ministry resumes infrastructure works Approximately thirty-seven (37) low-income families will soon be allocated house lots in the Balthyock housing scheme, Region Five (Mahaica-Berbice), through the Ministry of Housing and Water – Central Housing and Planning Authority (CH&PA). The announcement was made by the Honorable Susan Rodrigues, Minister within the Ministry of Housing […]
Twenty Goed Faith, Region Five (Mahaica-Berbice) households are now accessing potable water for the first time in several years. This follows a commitment to residents made by the Honorable Susan Rodrigues, Minister within the Ministry of Housing and Water, during a visit to the area in May. On Friday, the Minister revisited the area during […]
Minister of Home Affairs, Robeson Benn has presented about $11 million worth of vocational tools to the Guyana Prison Service (GPS) to continue the rehabilitation process of prisoners. At a simple ceremony on Friday, Minister Benn said the tools which were supplied through the Citizen Security Strengthening Programme (CSSP), will enhance vocational training at prisons […]
The 2021 mid-year report which shows a growth of 14.5 per cent in real gross domestic product (GDP), is testimony that the country is under good management. The half-year fiscal report says the country has seen economic development despite the challenges of the Covid-19 pandemic, and the devastating floods experienced in May/June. Minister of Public […]
Minister within the Office of the Prime Minister with responsibility for Public Affairs, Kwame McCoy, MP said Guyana’s postal services will advance significantly, as government moves to transform the country. Speaking at a ceremony at the Guyana Post Office Corporation (GPOC) to commemorate World Post Day 2021 on Friday, Minister McCoy said the 2021 theme; […]
As news of the positive growth of the economy makes waves, Senior Minister in the Office of the President with responsibility for Finance, Hon. Dr. Ashni Singh, expressed confidence that the real Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of Guyana will continue to increase as the year progresses. The finance minister made this disclosure during an interview […]
In an effort to reduce the number of positive Covid-19 infections among pregnant and breastfeeding women, the Ministry of Health has rolled out a targeted vaccination campaign. During Thursday’s COVID-19 update, Minister of Health, Dr Frank Anthony, MP stated that while the ministry has been offering the AstraZeneca, Sinopharm or Sputnik V vaccines to women […]
Taxi drivers on Thursday said they were pleased by the government’s recent decision to lower the excise tax rate on gasoline and diesel throughout the country. The cost for gasoline has been reduced from $213 per litre to $198 per litre, and diesel from $200 per litre to $185 per litre. Senior Minister in the […]