Close to 400 landowners along East Coast Demerara obtained their Certificate of Titles, while 50 families across various communities received vouchers through the Steel and Cement Subsidy initiative to commence construction of their homes. The distribution of the land ownership documents and the subsidies took place at the Ministry of Housing and Water’s ‘Dream Realised’ […]
– says other pump stations were visited on prior occasions; that works are progressing Officials from the National Drainage and Irrigation Authority (NDIA), have dismissed the recent comments made by Opposition Member of Parliament, Ganesh Mahipaul, about the construction of several pump stations in Region Three (Essequibo Islands-West Demerara). Over the weekend, after attending several […]
Dear editor,Rickford Burke and Mark Benschop, under the guise of advocating for Afro-Guyanese rights, have consistently engaged in tactics that, paradoxically, erode those very rights they claim to defend. Their recent demand for a boycott of Guyanese businesses in Brooklyn—simply because these businessowners engaged with President Irfaan Ali underscores their narrow self-serving and destructive agenda. […]
Guyana is taking steps to increase the uptake of the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine as the country marks immunisation week 2024. The global event, observed from April 24 to 30, carries the theme ‘Humanly Possible: Immunization for All.’ Minister of Health, Dr Frank Anthony noted the country’s commendable performance in general child immunisation, achieving coverage […]
– As Hydromet Office hosts 16th biannual National Climate Outlook Forum Stakeholders from various sectors were furnished with essential tools and climate information to prepare for the forthcoming May-June rainy season, enabling them to make well-informed decisions. This was made possible through the 16th National Climate Outlook Forum which got underway at the Herdmanston Lodge […]
As Guyana continues its commitment to fostering a safe and healthy work environment, various ministries and agencies are ramping up efforts to enforce stringent safety policies across workplaces. A safety exhibition was hosted on Wednesday at the Ministry of Labour’s head Office, Brickdam, where numerous organisations showcased essential safety gear and highlighted key safety measures […]
Some $110.8 million was raised through local donations to support humanitarian efforts in Palestine. The cheque was handed over to President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali on Tuesday at the Office of the President. The fundraising initiative was launched at the National Ramadan Village, and spearheaded by the Central Islamic Organisation of Guyana, the Muslim Youth […]
President, Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali has reminded the region that the Guyana government and the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) continue to direct stringent efforts to the formulation of a Haitian-led solution to the turmoil in Haiti. Speaking at the handing-over ceremony for $110.8 million in humanitarian aid for Palestine, the president said that the country remains […]
Several Guyanese artistes were on Tuesday awarded for their hard work and contributions to building Guyana’s entertainment industry after competing in the 2024 annual Mashramani competitions which were hosted by the Ministry of Culture, Youth, and Sport. The artistes were awarded for participating and coming out on top at the Calypso, Soca Monarch, and Chutney […]
