For the first time, approximately 350 students will benefit from the construction of a brand-new secondary school in the village of Waramuri in the Moruca sub-district, Region One. This follows the sod-turning ceremony held last Friday, attended by Minister of Education, Priya Manickchand and other officials. The new school, which is expected to be completed […]
Thousands of residents and commuters of Kwakwani, Region Ten are slated to benefit from critical infrastructural upgrades valued at a sum of $489 million. These infrastructural works aim to bolster connectivity and accessibility in the mining and logging community. The announcement was made by Minister of Public Works, Bishop Juan Edghill, during inspection of the […]
Prime Minister, Brigadier (Ret’d) Mark Phillips has underscored the steadfast commitment of the PPP/C Government in advocating for the rights of workers nationwide, ensuring they are treated with the respect and dignity they deserve. The PM made the assertion on Sunday, during the commemoration of the Enmore Martyrs, at the monument site, Enmore, East Coast […]
– as MoM commemorates Father’s Day fitness walk Prime Minister, Brigadier (Ret’d) Mark Phillips on Sunday called on fathers and men to embrace their leadership roles and take responsibility in shaping a better society. The prime minister made the plea while addressing those gathered at the culmination of the Father’s Day walk against violence, organised […]
Ten more potable water wells are slated to be drilled in villages along the Pomeroon River, Region Two by the end of 2024. This will be done by the Ministry of Housing and Water in collaboration with the Guyana Water Incorporated (GWI). It is to ensure that the ministry achieves its objective of providing clean […]
Over 500 farmers from villages along the Pomeroon River, Region Two are benefitting from the bed and drainage project that was crafted by President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali. The project was established in 2023 when President Ali visited the Pomeroon-Supenaam district. It entails the elevation of farm beds and the dredging of the lands to […]
– vows to give sons brighter future Yogeita Bhagwandeen, a single mother of three, wiped away tears of joy as she received the keys to her brand-new home in La Bonne Intention (LBI), East Coast Demerara on Sunday. The home, courtesy of the Men on Mission (MoM) programme, represents a fresh start for Bhagwandeen and […]
With the rapid transformation in the Guyanese economy, micro and medium business owners are encouraged to discover their niches to allow their entrepreneurial aspirations to be prosperous. Senior Minister in the Office of the President with Responsibility for Finance and Public Service, Dr Ashni Singh gave this charge as he delivered the keynote address at […]
The Guyana Police Force (GPF) is taking steps to enhance transparency, accountability, and efficiency in its daily operations by equipping officers with 1200 body cameras. According to a release from the agency’s Corporate Communications Unit (CCU), the cameras will be evenly distributed across all police regional divisions over the next few weeks. Officers recently completed […]
While the local content legislation has paved the way for Guyanese companies to be given first preference in the provision of key services such as catering and ground transportation, it also allows for opportunities in the sophisticated or technical aspects of the industry. According to the law, Guyanese must also be considered for some structural […]