-Itabali to get tractor while new Road to be built at Karatabo Residents of Batavia, Region Seven will soon be able to expand apiculture as the government will be investing in 50 more hives for the indigenous community to increase its honey production. This was a commitment made by President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali during […]
For the first time, 20 residents from Sebai and Canal Bank, in the Matarkai sub-district in Region One will soon possess the required skills to become licensed small engine technicians, following the launch of the skill training programme. The four-month training programme is being undertaken by the Board of Industrial Training (BIT). It will see […]
The construction of the $15.8 billion state-of-the-art government office complex at Houston, East Bank Demerara is progressing smoothly. Detailing the project’s advancement in the National Assembly Thursday morning, Minister of Public Works, Bishop Juan Edghill revealed that all preliminary works are completed. “The new location is seeing ongoing work right now. All of the premilitary […]
– amid new Demerara Bridge construction- Min Edghill assures Minister of Public Works, Bishop Juan Edghill, has reaffirmed the government’s dedication to safeguarding the interests of residents in Peter’s Hall during the construction of the New Demerara Harbour Bridge. In an interview with the Department of Public Information (DPI) on Wednesday, the minister addressed concerns […]
As part of the government’s efforts to advance hinterland development, a whopping $1.1 billion has been earmarked to rehabilitate key thoroughfares in Region Nine. Among the notable investments is the upgrading of Beverly Hills Drive, Lethem Road. The contract was awarded to D and R Construction and Machinery Rental to the tune of $150.1 million. […]
The government has budgeted the sum of $542.4 million to fund various projects aimed at improving access to potable water nationwide. The investment will facilitate the drilling of several potable water wells, construction of trestles, and other related works, ensuring a sustainable supply of water for thousands of residents. In Region Four, residents of Turkeyen, […]
As Guyana celebrates Nurses Week 2024, another group of nurses were honoured for their remarkable contributions to the profession and the healthcare sector. The award ceremony was held at the Ministry of Health head office, Brickdam, Georgetown, on Wednesday. Several awardees shared their motivations for serving the people with the Department of Public Information. Midwife […]
Guyana continues to play a integral role in finding solutions to key global, regional and national socioeconomic matters that is affecting the world’s population. At the same time, Guyana is also actively addressing food, climate, and energy security challenges while providing the requisite leadership in these areas. Foreign Secretary at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs […]
Improving aviation safety and ensuring the well-being of pilots and air traffic controllers were at the forefront of the Guyana Civil Aviation Authority’s (GCAA) aeromedical symposium Tuesday evening. Held at the Pegasus Suites and Corporate Centre in Kingston, Georgetown, the seminar sought to reinforce the significance of maintaining optimal medical fitness among aviation personnel. During […]
Owners of mining camps and their employees are encouraged to take advantage of the Long-Lasting Insecticide Nets (LLINs) distribution campaign recently launched by the Ministry of Health. The exercise is focused on minimising malaria, which seems to exist primarily in mining areas. Director of the Vector Control Services, Dr Reza Niles-Robin on Tuesday said it […]