The recently elected Paramakatoi Village Council in Region Eight benefitted from comprehensive governance and accountability training, facilitated by the Ministry of Amerindian Affairs. The one-day training exercise was held at Paramakatoi’s multipurpose building, and saw the participation of the toshao and senior councillors from the various satellite communities, receiving guidance and insights into their roles […]
More than $11 million is being expended to conduct major expansion works on the New Amsterdam Amerindian Hostel in Region Six to cater for the increased number of Indigenous students from the riverine areas. The project is being executed by the Ministry of Local Government and Regional Development, under the oversight of the Regional […]
The Cheddi Jagan International Airport (CJIA) is undergoing significant upgrades to its apron to meet international standards, with significant progress already made. For context, an apron also known as the tarmac or ramp is where aircraft are parked, loaded or unloaded, refuelled, boarded, or maintained. The $703.2 million project aims to replace the existing asphaltic […]
The Public Procurement Commission (PPC) is pleased to announce the handover today of its Annual Report for the year 2022-2023 to the Speaker of the National Assembly, Hon. Manzoor Nadir. This morning’s event marks a significant milestone as it is not only the first Annual Report for the first year of operation of this, the […]
The government handed over additional all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) totalling $12.5 million to five villages in the North Pakaraimas, Region Eight. The off-road vehicles will improve mobility for the Village Councils to effectively serve residents in the respective villages. Minister of Amerindian Affairs, Pauline Sukhai officially handed over the vehicles to Toshaos of Paramakatoi, Tuseneng, Yawong, […]
Minister of Education, Priya Manickchand on Tuesday (July 2) marked a pivotal moment in Guyana’s educational landscape by ceremoniously commencing the construction of the Kopinang Secondary School in Region Eight. This initiative, part of a comprehensive effort by the government to expand access to secondary education across the country, underscores a significant investment in educational […]
– Minister Sukhai presides over distribution exercise in Paramakatoi, Tuseneng As the Ministry of Education continues to roll out its ‘Because We Care’ Cash grant to parents of school-age children, approximately 4,349 children in Region Eight (Potaro-Siparuni) begun receiving their grants in the last few days. On Sunday and Monday, Minister of Amerindian Affairs, Pauline Sukhai […]
An online life skills training programme was launched on Tuesday to further upskill the nation’s human resources and advance accessibility countrywide, particularly in hinterland areas. The programme is the collaborative effort of the Ministry of Labour- Board of Industrial Training (BIT) and Coursera, a global online course provider. Delivering brief remarks, Minister of Labour Joseph […]
In a concerted effort to support sister nations devastated by the catastrophic Hurricane Beryl, President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali, who currently serves as the Chairman of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), has appointed Prime Minister, the Honourable Brigadier (Ret’d) Mark Phillips to lead Guyana’s response efforts. Working tirelessly on the […]
Amidst significant geopolitical threats, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Hugh Todd stressed the importance of coordinated action and regional cooperation to effectively address these challenges. He made these remarks during the Fifty-Fourth Regular Session of the General Assembly of the Organisation of American States (OAS) in Asunción, Paraguay. Minister Todd highlighted that the […]