His Excellency, President Mohamed Irfaan Ali, has announced that a National Funeral of Honour, will be held on Saturday, 14th September 2024, in tribute to the life and legacy of Sir Shridath Surendranath Ramphal, OE, OCC, GCMG, AM. Sir Shridath, a distinguished son of Guyana, former Commonwealth Secretary-General, and a towering figure in global […]
Approximately 600 students are now comfortably accommodated at the new and improved $152 million Zeelugt Primary School in Region Three. The school was officially commissioned on Friday, representing the fulfilment of a commitment made by the Minister of Education, Priya Manickchand during a visit in 2021. Following the contract signing in May 2022, the old […]
Some 500 families from the West Bank of Demerara, Region Three had their dreams of land ownership fulfilled, following the allocation of house lots in Wales, during the “Dream Realised” house lot distribution exercise on Friday. Minister of Housing and Water, Collin Croal, and Minister within the Ministry of Housing and Water, Susan Rodrigues, led […]
Residents of Matthews Ridge in Region One have been tasked with constructing an airstrip in their community, as part of the government’s strategy to ensure communities benefit directly from infrastructural projects. The announcement was made by Minister of Public Works, Bishop Juan Edghill during an outreach in the Barima-Waini Region last Saturday. He said the […]
The St Gabriel’s Nursery School has officially opened its doors to 161 early childhood learners in Queenstown, Georgetown, showcasing the government’s unwavering commitment to improving educational facilities nationwide. The new, spacious structure replaces the previously dilapidated building and addresses overcrowding. Minister of Education, Priya Manickchand, commissioned the modern educational facility in the presence of educators, […]
Fisherfolk at Mon Repos North, East Coast Demerara, will soon experience enhanced working conditions, as the government plans to allocate over $350 million towards enhancing their facilities. This announcement was made by Minister of Agriculture, Zulfikar Mustapha, on Friday during a land title distribution exercise for residents there. This intervention stems from a previous visit […]
The Night Shelter has received a substantial donation of essential items from Food for the Poor to enhance the services to its vulnerable residents. The donation, which included hospital beds, walkers, wheelchairs, microwaves, paint, and furniture, is part of ongoing efforts to support and improve the well-being of those who rely on the shelter. During […]
A total of 40 De Endragt, East Coast Demerara (ECD), residents received their certificates of title on Friday after decades of waiting, providing them with a more stable and secure quality of life. The land documents were handed over during a simple ceremony by Minister of Housing and Water Collin Croal, Minister of Agriculture Zulfikar […]
The Amerindian Heritage Craft and Cuisine Exhibition opened on Wednesday at the Sophia Exhibition Complex, showcasing a wide array of skillfully made crafts and foods, among other meaningful attractions. Among the many exhibitors is Leomie Willis from Mabaruma, Region One, who expressed happiness about participating in this year’s exposition. Willis, who is returning for the […]
The Yarrowkabra Secondary School has opened its doors to some 1,019 students from several villages along the Soesdyke/Linden Highway, offering a stable and conducive learning environment. The $790 million learning facility was officially commissioned on Thursday. It accommodates students from seven previously closed primary tops, as well as some from Covent Garden, Supply and Providence Primary. […]