Minister of Housing and Water Collin Croal announced that phase one of the infrastructural development will commence shortly at the new housing development located at Tracts A and B, Four Miles, Mahdia, Region Eight. Speaking at a housing outreach event at Campbelltown Benab on Tuesday, Minister Croal confirmed that approximately $1 billion has been designated […]
Construction of the $6.6 billion Lima Sands Hospital on the Essequibo Coast in Region Two is advancing well, with the majority of its structure already completed. During a site visit on Monday, Minister of Health Dr Frank Anthony conducted a walkthrough of the existing facility. He expressed satisfaction with the construction’s rapid pace “They have […]
After the successful hosting of the inaugural job fair in New York in July this year, the Government of Guyana is currently finalizing plans to host its second diaspora job fair in Suriname. This event is slated for Saturday November 2nd in Nickerie, where the vast majority of the diaspora has settled over the decades. […]
President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali announced plans for a new modern facility at Timehri to foster the development of rifle shooting while also serving as a haven for regional practitioners. The head of state was at the time speaking during a ceremony to mark the opening of the West Indies Fullbore Championship 2024. The […]
Minister of Health, Dr Frank Anthony has projected a need for 600 nurses on the Essequibo Coast to support the region’s evolving healthcare landscape. With rapid transformations in the sector and new healthcare infrastructures underway, the demand for skilled nurses is anticipated to grow significantly, particularly in Region Two. According to the minister, the upcoming […]
As Government continues to expand its online services, public sector employees must be equipped to protect the integrity and confidentiality of our information systems. As such, the National Data Management Authority (NDMA) on October 25, 2024, concluded a cybersecurity training programme for forty-four (44) public sector employees in Bartica, Region Seven (Cuyuni-Mazaruni). The initiative, which […]
Minister of Human Services and Social Security Dr Vindhya Persaud emphasised the critical role of education in reducing child labour cases during a Child Labour Training workshop held at the Regency Suites Hotel on Monday. Highlighting the need for children to understand the dangers of child labour, she noted that “Education is key, public education […]
A new $30 million water supply system was commissioned at Micobie, Region Eight on Monday, providing 475 residents with increased access to potable water. The new system was officially commissioned by Minister of Housing and Water Collin Croal alongside Minister of Amerindian Affairs Pauline Sukhai. Constructed by Q&A Civil Works, the project involved drilling a […]
The Ministry of Public Works hereby informs members of the public that the Demerara Harbour Bridge will be closed for critical maintenance work for a duration of 4 hours: Commencing: 23:59 hrs (11:59pm) on Tuesday 29th October 2024 Ending: 04:00 hrs (4:00am) on Wednesday 30th October, 2024 This scheduled exercise is necessary to ensure that […]
– works to be completed by March 2025 President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali on Monday inspected ongoing works on Courtyard by Marriott Hotels International, which is being constructed at Timehri. The hotel is one minute away from the Cheddi Jagan International Airport (CJIA) entrance. When completed, it will serve as Guyana’s first major “airport hotel,” […]