The first cohort of Biomedical Technicians graduated from the landmark initiative on Friday, equipped with a City of Guild Certificate, which enables them to provide much-needed support within the public health sector. The 38 enthusiastic graduates are eager to leverage their newfound skills to make a significant impact in Guyana’s biomedical field. Esha Jaikaran, one […]
Farmers from the West Bank Demerara, Region Three are getting much needed support to maintain their agricultural yields during the prolonged dry season. President, Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali Sunday morning visited the communities of Canal No 1 and Canal No 2 , where he observed the ongoing efforts to deliver water to the canals for […]
Transportation has become much easier for some 27 Canal Bank, Matarkai sub-district, following the commissioning of a new $3.5 million boat and engine. The boat and engine will enable the students to attend school more regularly and punctually. Minister of Housing and Water, Collin Croal and Minister of Local Government and Regional Development, Sonia Parag, […]
Minister within the Ministry of Housing and Water, Susan Rodrigues underscored the importance of sustainable use and management of water as a scarce and precious commodity. The minister’s remarks came as Guyana joins the rest of the world to commemorate World Water Day, under the theme ‘Water for Peace’. Minister Rodrigues participated in a walkathon […]
Over 300 residents of Arukamai, in the Mabaruma sub-district, Region One, now access to improve accessibility, following the commissioning of a $44.1 million farm to market road in the area, Saturday afternoon. This new infrastructure has slashed travel to less than one hour, easing the longstanding challenges residents faced when relying on boats for transportation. […]
The construction surveys for the US$75.8 million Good Success to Timehri, East Bank Demerara road project have been completed. The inspection exercise, conducted by the Ministry of Public Works’ surveying team, involved assessing over 60 structures to determine their condition and whether they can be widened or must be demolished and reconstructed. The surveying team consisted […]
When it comes to the management of Guyana’s oil and gas industry, it is essential to judge a government’s performance by its actions and policies, Vice President Dr Bharrat Jagdeo, lead in this sector, has emphasised. Despite criticisms by several political commentators and local newspapers about the renegotiation of the 2016 Stabroek Block’s Production Sharing […]
Vice President Dr Bharrat Jagdeo has voiced his displeasure with certain sections of the media for mischaracterising his recent speech at Babu Jaan, Region Six which was held in honour of the party’s founder and Former President, Dr Cheddi Jagan. He clarified during a press conference at the Office of the President on Thursday, that […]
Sky High Aviation Services Dominicana on Saturday officially opened its Commercial Office in David Street Kitty, almost a month after its inaugural flight connecting Guyana and the Dominican Republic. Speaking at the opening ceremony, Minister of Tourism Industry and Commerce Oneidge Walrond noted that the introduction of the new service is a materialisation of bilateral […]
Twelve residents of Ingratitute Settlement, West Bank Demerara, Region Three now have improved access to a consistent supply of clean and safe water, following the distribution of a water tank to each family from Guyana Water Incorporation (GWI). The residents will be able to store water, eliminating the need for them to purchase water […]