Fifteen residents of Region Five have completed the 12-month Medical Laboratory Technician training programme, equipping them with the skills necessary to enhance healthcare delivery and improve patient outcomes. The comprehensive programme provided theoretical and practical training, covering key areas such as haematology, microbiology, blood banking, clinical chemistry, immunology, and urology. Participants also received instruction in […]
In Response to the growing demand for skilled labour across various sectors, the Ministry of Labour’s Board of Industrial Training (BIT) plans to roll out additional training programmes this year to benefit approximately 4,000 Guyanese. Minister of Labour, Joseph Hamilton made this announcement during the recent Budget in Focus programme. Highlighting the need for targeted […]
Reaffirming its commitment to supporting local artistes, the government has allocated $97.3 million in Budget 2025 to operationalise the recording studio at Port Mourant, Region Six, and to initiate work on three additional studios. This initiative forms part of a broader cultural investment outlined by the Senior Minister in the Office of the President with […]
The government remains steadfast in its philosophy of engaging directly with Guyanese citizens to drive community development and improve lives. On Monday afternoon, Minister within the Office of the Prime Minister with Responsibility for Public Affairs and Information, Kwame McCoy, met with residents of Timehri Dock along the East Bank corridor to address pressing community […]
The $1.38 trillion proposed budget for 2025 is set to propel Guyana’s agriculture sector to new heights and advance its progress toward self-sufficiency. Minister of Agriculture Zulfikar Mustapha made the statement during the ‘Budget in Focus’ programme aired on the National Communications Network (NCN) Saturday evening. The agriculture ministry has been allocated $104.6 billion, a […]
Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs, Mohabir Anil Nandlall, SC, has lauded the 2025 national fiscal plan, praising its people centred approach, bold initiatives, and sustainable development focus. On Friday last, the Senior Minister in the Office of the President with Responsibility for Finance and the Public Service, Dr Ashni Singh presented the $1.138 […]
The government has allocated $1.5 billion in the 2025 National Budget to accelerate the construction of the first National Hospitality Training Institution in Berbice, Region Six. This initiative aims to support the expansion of the hospitality sector, which is witnessing significant growth with several new hotels currently under construction. When completed, the institution will play […]
The government is well on track to complete the first 100 three-bedroom bungalow houses at Palmyra in Region Six by the end of March 2025. Construction of these homes began in October 2024 by nine contractors. During a recent engagement with the workers, Minister of Housing and Water Collin Croal expressed satisfaction with the progress […]
The government has allocated $9.9 billion in the 2025 budget to improve the country’s river transportation infrastructure, with emphasis being placed on enhancing safety, efficiency and sustainability. The initiative is part of a broader effort to provide cost-effective, environmentally friendly, and reliable transport solutions for passengers and goods. During his presentation in the National Assembly […]
The Guyana Coursera National Training Partnership was allocated $363 million in budget 2025 to launch courses to enhance the nation’s human resource capacity. The innovative programme was launched in 2024 and offers every Guyanese free education and skill training through a partnership with United States-based course provider, Coursera. Senior Minister in the Office of the […]