The government has made significant progress in the nation’s healthcare, with investments reaching $44.4 billion in the first half of 2024, some $5.7 billion more than the total spent during the same period last year. This increased funding has led to upgrades in health facilities, expanded services, and a stronger healthcare workforce nationwide. Major developments […]
The Public Procurement Commission (PPC) (‘the commission’) recently hosted a two-day training session for 22 participants from 18 public entities. The training was held at the Ministry of Public Service (MOPS) Training Centre from September 3rd to 5th, 2024 and was designed to enhance the understanding and execution of public procurement processes. It was attended […]
– as he delivers greetings from President Ali and his Government at Schenectady Caribbean Day celebration As Senior Minister in the Office of the President with Responsible for Finance and the Public Service, Dr. Ashni Singh wrapped up his four-day visit to the United States of America (USA) yesterday, he met thousands of Guyanese in […]
The Aranaputa Neighbourhood Democratic Council (NDC), Region Nine, has been allocated approximately $160 million to support extensive infrastructural developments in the community this year. During a meeting on Saturday, Minister of Public Works, Bishop Juan Edghill outlined the next steps for the area’s improvement. He urged the community officials and residents to collaborate with the […]
President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali has announced plans to construct a new, modern regional hospital in West Demerara, Region Three aimed at providing world-class healthcare services. The president made this announcement during the commissioning of the Zeelugt Primary School on Friday. He noted that the existing West Demerara Regional Hospital has seen significant growth and […]
General Secretary of the People’s Progressive Party (PPP), Dr Bharrat Jagdeo has reiterated the government’s efforts towards improving transparency within the procurement system. He made these statements in response to allegations of corruption within the tendering process. Dr Jagdeo acknowledged that the procurement system is not without its problems, but the government has been implementing […]
To boost agriculture output nationwide, the Ministry of Agriculture has continued distributing important farming inputs, benefitting 12 groups in Regions Five (Mahaica-Berbice) and Six (East Berbice-Corentyne). The distribution included tillers, pumps, spray cans, chemicals, planting materials and cutlasses among other essential inputs, all provided free of cost. Minister of Agriculture Zulfikar Mustapha led the distribution […]
-rubbishes allegations of underfunding the council-Gov’t ‘stepping up’ to improve livelihoods of Georgetown residents One of Guyana’s largest political organisations, the People’s National Congress/Reform (PNCR) is said to owe a massive $6 billion in taxes, which could fund the Mayor and City Council (M&CC) operations for about three years. This is according to the General […]
This year GUYEXPO, the largest trade show in Guyana and the longest sustained exhibition in the Caribbean, is expected to attract some 100,000 patrons and 250 booths. This is a notable increase from last year’s 80,000 attendees and 200 exhibitors. Pointing out that Guyana has been on an impressive economic trajectory, with over 49 per […]General Secretary of the People’s Progressive Party (PPP), Dr Bharrat Jagdeo has made it clear, that the government has not entered into an agreement with Fulcrum LNG to develop its untapped gas resources offshore Guyana. Dr Jagdeo was clarifying the issue in direct response to questions posed by certain sections of the media on Thursday. […]