–provides training to strengthen country’s procurement process, engages with Region’s private sector In line with Government’s agenda of enhancing human capital development through education and skills training across the country, Senior Minister in the Office of the President with Responsibility for Finance and the Public Service, Honourable Dr. Ashni Singh, along with the Minister […]
In light of continued negligence by the opposition-controlled Georgetown Mayor and City Council (M&CC), the government will commence swift interventions to bring relief to vendors at Bourda Market. During an impromptu walkabout by President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali Wednesday morning, vendors whined about the lack of security in the area, leading to instances of robberies […]
Fifteen Guyana Power and Light (GPL) Inc. employees are now certified fibre optic technicians, enhancing the company’s internal capacity and reducing the need for external contractors. Eight graduates are from the System Control and Operation Department, two from the Information Technology Department, one from the Human Resources Department, and four from the Transmissions and Distribution […]
With a massive infrastructure plan underway for the agriculture sector, tenders will soon be going out to construct the Hope-like Canals in Regions Three and Five. These canals will mirror the one built at Hope along the East Coast of Demerara, to minimise flooding in the country, giving farmers a better opportunity to increase their […]
Amerindian leaders in the Moruca sub-district, Region One were encouraged to capitalise on the many opportunities provided by the government to accelerate the development of their villages. Minister of Amerindian Affairs, Pauline Sukhai made the appeal as she addressed the Regional Toshaos/CDC Chairpersons Meeting in Santa Rosa, on Monday. The regional conference is hosted annually […]
By: Chevon Farley The lives of thousands of Guyanese continue to be transformed by a series of empowering initiatives created and rolled out by the government. Through the Ministry of Human Services and Social Security, these programmes focus heavily on education and skills development, social inclusion, capacity building, innovation, and technology to promote financial freedom […]
-362, 000 metric tonnes produced Guyana Rice Development Board (GRDB) is already surpassing its half-year target for 2024 due to the steadfast implementation of additional strategies and programmes within the Ministry of Agriculture. This was revealed on Tuesday by Minister Zulfikar Mustapha. During the first quarter of this year, the GRDB reported that over 360,000 […]
The Campbellville Secondary School is set to undergo a significant transformation with the construction of a new teaching block, valued at $143.9 million. On Tuesday morning the Honourable Minister of Education, Priya Manickchand visited the site where she turned the sod for the new building. The new teaching block will feature eight classrooms, two sanitary […]
Yesterday, the Minister of Health, Honourable Dr Frank Anthony, accompanied by the Minister of Local Government and Regional Development, Honourable Sonia Parag, commissioned the District No.10 Lakeville Health Centre in Region Five. This facility is expected to benefit persons within the community and surrounding areas. The newly constructed health centre, valued at $46 million, is […]
The Guyana Rice Development Board (GRDB) now has 12 data analysts and eight certified drone pilots after completing a one-year programme aimed at revitalising the rice industry by introducing drone technology to monitor production better. The programme saw over 350 farmers benefitting from their expertise from the completed programme sponsored by the GRDB, Food and […]