Minister of Public Works, Bishop Juan Edghill has raised urgent concerns about the safety risks at Baramita’s airstrip in Region One. Addressing residents during an outreach in the area on Tuesday, Minister Edghill highlighted the dangers posed by unauthorised vehicles and pedestrians on the runway, which have heightened safety alarms among pilots. “Oftentimes they are […]
Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs, Mohabir Anil Nandlall, SC, has announced the government’s intention to protect citizens from social media slander through an extensive review of the Cyber Crime Act. On his weekly programme ‘Issues in the News’ aired on Tuesday, Minister Nandlall stressed how unregulated social media use poses a dangerous “weapon” […]
The government is committed to discontinuing and penalising the illegal sale of public lands by Neighbourhood Democratic Councils (NDCs) and municipalities. During his weekly programme, ‘Issues in the News’, Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs, Mohabir Anil Nandlall, SC, highlighted the gravity of the situation and the government’s intended response. “The information which we […]
The Ministry of Health has established a national mpox (monkeypox) committee to protect Guyanese from the painful infectious virus due to new cases detected in neighbouring Brazil. The committee includes several infectious disease specialists, while all medical doctors and staff are on high alert. This was according to Minister of Health, Dr Frank Anthony, who […]
The Honourable Minister of Education, Priya Manickchand, visited Phillipai, in Cuyuni Mazaruni, Region 7, on August 15, 2024, to mark the commencement of a transformative project for the community: the construction of the Phillipai Secondary School. The Minister’s visit included an engagement with local villagers and a ceremonial sod-turning event, signifying the official start of […]
The new members of the Law Reform Commission were urged to develop a legislative framework specifically for the ‘Silica City’ project designed to be an innovative and eco-friendly city. President, Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali presided on Tuesday over the swearing-in of Deenawati Panday, Teni Housty and Clarissa Riehl, during a simple ceremony at the Office […]
The government will train some thirteen young people as Dental Laboratory Technicians which will significantly boost dental services in Guyana. The Training Programme was officially launched at the Ministry of Health after a fifteen-year hiatus. The Department of Public Information spoke with several of those who will be trained on Tuesday. “I feel great. I […]
In recognition of the prominent fight against child labour, the Ministry of Labour hosted an award ceremony for the Child Labour Poster Art Competition. The event, hosted at the Arthur Chung Conference Centre on Tuesday, featured a vibrant showcase of eight award-winning pieces and other entries. Under the theme “Let’s Act on Our Commitment: End […]
The government will continue working to ensure that mining at Marudi Mountain, Region Nine continues safely and sustainably. This is according to the Minister of Natural Resources Vickram Bharrat who was engaging the Rupununi Miners Association (RMA) at the mining site in the Rupununi District on Friday. During the meeting, miners shared their concerns, queries […]
The St George’s School of Sciences officially opened its doors on Monday to students for the 2024-2025 academic year. This one-of-a-kind school is intended to prepare students for a career in the medical sciences. The Department of Public Information (DPI) spoke to some students at the end of the first day of school. They expressed […]