– Minister Mustapha Minister of Agriculture, Zulfikar Mustapha, MP, has commissioned an agri-business development incubator, and handed over three ATVs and two refrigerated trucks to the Guyana Marketing Corporation (GMC). On Friday, the Minister said the investments in the agricultural sector will benefit farmers and the nation. “Investments like these will enhance not only the […]
Minister of Health, Dr. Frank Anthony, MP, says reports about the spoilage of a quantity of Sputnik V vaccines are false. Minister Anthony debunked these claims during Friday’s COVID-19 Update. “It’s fake news. We know that we do have some Sputnik V first dose that is available and people are getting it. But for the […]
The Chinese Government through its Embassy in Guyana, has once again signalled its commitment to assist the Government with its flood-relief efforts. This was disclosed by the Embassy’s Charge d’Affaires, Chen Xilai during a meeting with Agriculture Minister Zulfikar Mustapha Friday. During the meeting in the Minister’s office, discussions centered on several areas for collaboration […]
-Minister Manickchand rolls out ‘Because We Care’ in Region Four Minister of Education, Priya Manickchand MP, on Friday launched the Government of Guyana’s Because We Care cash grant programme in Region Four at the Swami Purnananda Primary School. During her address, Minister Manickchand said over $1.5 billion will be transferred from the Government of Guyana […]
-Call on persons to act more responsibly in wake of the current COVID19 Pandemic The Management of the Guyana Sugar Corporation Inc. (GuySuCo)wishes to debunk the malicious fake news circulated via Social Media of the Corporation’s intentions tosevere employment of unvaccinated persons without pay. The Management of GuySuCo condemnsstrongly such cowardice act aimed at creating […]
Advisor to the Minister of Health, Dr. Leslie Ramsammy says persons living with disabilities must be treated equally and have equal rights to employment. He made this statement on Thursday, at a graduation ceremony held by the National Vocational Training Centre for Persons with Disabilities. “So, if we talk about equity and equality of every […]
As the Ministry of Health continues its COVID-19 vaccination campaign, vaccinated individuals are encouraging others to get inoculated against the deadly disease, which has claimed the lives of hundreds of Guyanese. The Ministry’s vaccination site on Brickdam, Georgetown saw a large turnout of persons on Thursday, to get their Covid jabs. Several vaccinated persons […]
Minister of Health, Dr. Frank Anthony, MP, says even as discussions are ongoing with Education officials on the reopening of schools, the Government plans to utilise an existing immunisation law to inoculate children against COVID-19. Dr. Anthony made this disclosure during Wednesday’s COVID-19 update. The Minister said a joint committee, which comprises representatives from both […]
His Excellency Dr Irfaan Ali today met with a visiting delegation from the World Bank and the International Finance Corporation (IFC)—a member of the World Bank Group—to discuss Guyana’s transformation agenda. The visiting high-level team was led by the World Bank’s Vice President responsible for Latin America and the Caribbean, Mr Carlos Felipe Jaramillo and […]
Approximately $80 million has been invested for the drilling of two wells in Region Seven, as the Ministry of Housing and Water aims to achieve 95 percent hinterland water coverage. Minister of Housing and Water, Hon. Collin Croal, who handed over the first contract in the community of Jawalla, stated that development will bring first-time […]