A spanking new $3.5 million community centre was commissioned in Mabaruma Settlement, Region One on Saturday morning. The centre will be utilised to host meetings and other activities, benefitting some 5,000 residents. With this new building, the Community Development Council (CDC) along with the residents will no longer have to host their meetings in the […]
A total of 38 Guyanese men and women have successfully completed the first installment of the Biomedical Technicians Training Course. These persons have each received a City of Guild Certificate, which enables them to provide much needed biomedical support within the public health sector. The graduation ceremony for this batch was held at the Pegasus […]
President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali inspected the ongoing works at the Ogle-Eccles four-lane Highway on Thursday. He expressed satisfaction at the progress of the construction, noting that these works are moving ahead of schedule. “This is one of the two projects we have ahead of time, we hope to complete it by November,” the president said. The […]
The government is committed to ensuring youths who have the technical aptitude are provided with the same level of counsel and facilities provided to academic learners as more emphasis is placed on technical and vocational education training in Guyana. Minister of Labour Joseph Hamilton said this commitment is shared by the Greater Guyana Initiative (GGI) […]
: As Government continues to bolster the capabilities of the Guyana Defence Force (GDF), Senior Minister in the Office of the President with Responsibility for Finance and the Public Service, Dr. Ashni K. Singh, today on behalf of the Government of Guyana, signed a Line of Credit (LOC) Agreement of US$23.27 million, with the Export-Import […]
Prime Minister Brigadier (Ret’d) the Honourable Mark Phillips emphasised the urgent need to integrate renewable energy sources and innovative technologies into existing energy systems across the Americas. During his remarks at the 6th Ministerial Meeting of the Energy and Climate Partnership of the Americas (ECPA), held in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, the Prime Minister stressed […]
The US$260 million New Demerara River Bridge is designed to reflect the Cacique Crown of Honour (C.C.H), which stands as the second-highest award in the Order of Service of Guyana. “The lighting at the top of the tower was designed to the shape of the Cacique Crown, which also gives the shape of local flowers,” […]
Residents of No. 63 Village, along the Corentyne Coast, Region Six will soon benefit from the construction of a recreational park near the beach. In addition to enhancing Guyana’s aesthetics, the National Beautification Project increases people’s understanding and appreciation of the environment. First Lady Arya Ali, Regional Chairman, David Armogan, Regional Vice Chairman, Zamal Hussain […]
One hundred twenty-one (121) residents of Regions Two and Three are now certified in several technical skills through the Board of Industrial Training (BIT). The graduates have acquired certification in welding and fabrication, electrical installation, motor vehicle servicing and repairs, joinery, and boat building. These programmes enabled participants to advance their knowledge while improving their […]
Dear Editor, It is imperative that I address the gross inaccuracies and misleading statements published in the Kaieteur News’ letter column of Wednesday, March 13, 2024 under the caption, “Will the businessmen behind oil spill be sanctioned?”. While the letter was removed from the publisher’s website, perhaps as an acknowledgement that the claims were bogus, […]