Students from Baracara, a riverain community in Region Six, will soon benefit from accommodation at the newly renovated Amerindian Hostel in New Amsterdam. The $11 million expansion was a commitment made by President, Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali during a visit last year. It increases the hostel’s capacity to house about 15 more students. The renovation […]
The Ministry of Health has announced plans to downsize and eventually close the National Psychiatric Hospital (NPH) in Berbice, Region Six, as part of a broader effort to reform mental health care delivery in Guyana. According to the recently published ‘Guyana National Mental Health and Suicide Plan,’ the focus is on decentralising services and integrating […]
The Board of Industrial Training (BIT) extends its impact beyond individual achievements, significantly enhancing the livelihoods of families by strengthening bonds and fostering cooperation. A batch of 59 residents from Region Three graduated from various courses that are being offered through BIT. Among them on Tuesday were two parents and their children, whose lives are […]
Plans to establish an oil and gas data repository in Guyana are progressing, with the government set to finalise arrangements for its implementation in the second half of 2024. According to the 2024 Mid-Year Report, the repository will enable Guyana to consolidate all historical and current petroleum data in a centralised local facility. At present, […]
Amerindians gathered to celebrate Heritage Month as part of an annual activity in Circuitville, Yarrowkabra, along the Soesdyke-Linden Highway were encouraged to safeguard their rich cultural heritage on Sunday. Minister within the Office of the Prime Minister with Responsibility for Public Affairs and Information, Kwame McCoy eiterated the government’s commitment to preserving the identity of […]
The Amerindian Heritage Games concluded on Sunday, with the Paruima Football Club of Upper Mazaruni, Region Seven, and the Region Four GT Kanaimas emerging victorious, retaining their championship titles in a thrilling football tournament. Hundreds of enthusiastic spectators gathered at Everest Ground, Georgetown to witness the exciting football matches between the football teams representing Regions […]
Glen Andrews, a honey producer from Parishara, Region Nine, was devastated when a wildfire destroyed his business in April. However, a stroke of luck came in the form of the government’s mobile services initiative, which began operations in the region just as he was considering how to restart. Eager to take advantage of this opportunity, […]
The government is expending more than $7 billion to modernise the drainage and irrigation system in Region Six, to mitigate flooding and strengthen agricultural productivity. This is part of Guyana’s broader efforts to lead CARICOM’s push for food security and reduce the region’s $5 billion food-importation bill by 25 per cent by 2025. Minister of […]
