Eight small business owners living with permanent disabilities were on Wednesday provided with financial funding to propel their businesses through the government’s revolving fund. The distribution exercise was made possible through the collaboration of the Ministry of Human Services and Social Security and the Ministry of Tourism, Industry, and Commerce – Small Business Bureau, to […]
The Ministry of Health launched its Disease Elimination Initiative Roadmap workshop on Tuesday in a continued effort to minimise the spread of communicable diseases in the country. The workshop which is in collaboration with the Pan-American Health OrganisationWorld Health Organisation (PAHOWHO) will last for four days. It is aimed at accelerating the ministry’s efforts to […]
Scores of business owners and budding entrepreneurs from across the Caribbean and the European Union (EU) will be converging in Guyana from July 10 to 12 for the third edition of the Caribbean Investment Forum (CIF). Being held here for the first time, the event will see hundreds of business personnel meeting to explore marketing […]
As part of the government’s move to expand the physical infrastructure of the Cheddi Jagan International Airport (CJIA), a new and improved commercial centre, business and VIP lounges, restaurants, and concession areas will be introduced. This is according to Minister of Public Works, Bishop Juan Edghill, as he delivered remarks Tuesday evening at the United […]
With comprehensive services and treatment in place for persons living with tuberculosis (TB), the Ministry of Health is making major strides in reducing TB incidence in the country. Already, the ministry has achieved a few of its goals for the TB strategy, one of which is the reduction of TB incidence by 20 percent, putting […]
The construction of 32 concrete bridges from Kurupukari to Lethem is advancing rapidly, with the final bridge at Pirara approaching completion. Currently, the Pirara bridge stands at 50% completion. Its conclusion will signify the overall conclusion of the project along the Kurupukari to Lethem corridor. This was disclosed by the Ministry of Public Works following […]
Residents residing within the villages spanning from Number 52 to 63 and Number 64 to 74, East Berbice-Corentyne (Region Six), are poised to benefit from road infrastructure works totalling $1.7 billion. Within the 52 to 63 Neighbourhood Democratic Councils (NDC), some 15 roads are being rehabilitated, eight of which have been completed thus far. Similarly, […]
The Rupununi Ranchers Rodeo is a renowned event that attracts thousands of local and international tourists to Guyana’s Region Nine (Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo) every year, making it a major contributor to the country’s tourism drive. It is a celebration of the unique lifestyle of the ranchers and vaqueros who are an integral part of the […]
The Ministry of Labour is set to roll out several nationwide activities throughout April aimed at enhancing health and safety standards in workplaces, in observance of Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) month. Planned activities include heightened work site inspections and awareness campaigns conducted by the ministry’s OSH department. Minister of Labour, Joseph Hamilton, announced these […]
President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali and his son, Zayd Ali distributed kites to children at Everest Cricket Club Ground in Georgetown on Easter Monday. This is an annual initiative to spread Easter cheer countrywide by ensuring every child is provided with a kite. President Ali and Zayd also distributed hotdogs to children and participated in […]