The Ministry of Labour hosted another seminar focusing primarily on the conditions of workers and occupational safety and health (OSH) requirements, with the participation of 64 organisations covering 10,500 employees. The seminar was hosted at the Regency Suites Hotel, Hadfield Street, Georgetown, on Wednesday and specifically targeted the private sector organisations in the oil and […]
Individuals interested in working in the public sector or applying for promotions can now do so online, as the Public Police Service Commission (P/PSC) launches its website. The website, www.ppsc.gov.gy, assists the commission in appointing and promoting individuals in the public service and provides persons with the opportunity to apply for jobs online. Minister […]
Minister of Housing and Water, Collin Croal said that the government continues to work to fulfil the housing needs of Region (Three Essequibo Islands-West Demerara) residents. Minister Croal was meeting with residents of Anna Catherina, West Coast Demerara to address issues regarding the regularisation of their area of residence. He highlighted that little progress was […]
– Min Sukhai commissions Savannah farm Quiko, a small Amerindian village situated in the South Central Rupununi, Region Nine, has recently made significant strides towards achieving food security and financial stability by embarking on large-scale cash crop cultivation. The four-acre savannah farm was commissioned by the Minister of Amerindian Affairs, Pauline Sukhai on Monday during […]
The Ministry of Human Services and Social Security, under its Spotlight Initiative, on Tuesday received several electronics such as computers and printers from the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). This donation was made to robustly aid in the data collection of Gender Based Violence (GBV) cases of victims and perpetrators. Receiving the devices at the […]
Reaffirming the government’s firm stance against delays and incomplete infrastructural projects, Minister of Public Works Bishop Juan Edghill addressed the troubling progress of the $1.8 Billion Conversation Tree Road project. Minister Edghill emphasised that action will be taken by the end of the day. The minister made this declaration on Tuesday during a site visit […]
Construction at the Kingston Goods Wharf is gradually progressing, with 40 per cent of the infrastructural works now completed. The ongoing operations of the Transport and Harbours Department (T&HD) have been identified as the primary source of the delays. These operations involve the loading and offloading of ferries and supply of service benefitting thousands of […]
The government continues to implement programmes and policies that will greatly impact the development of the people and their livelihoods. During an outreach on Monday afternoon in the villages of Sarah Johanna, Land of Canaan, and Craig on the East Bank Demerara, the Minister within the Office of the Prime Minister with responsibility for Public […]
In a collaborative effort with the Ministry of Human Services and Social Security, the PPC conducted a comprehensive training session on public procurement. The session was led by key personnel of the PPC’s Operations Department, including Mr. Antonio Yhan, Training Officer; Ms. Esther Osborne, Attorney-at-Law; and Mr. Prakash Sookdeo, Procurement Specialist. A total of 16 […]
Six families residing in C-Field Sophia have received assistance through the distribution of 75 broiler chicken each, aimed at supporting their livelihoods by engaging in poultry rearing. Minister of Tourism, Industry and Commerce, Oneidge Walrond facilitated the handing-over ceremony at the Sophia Community Centre, Monday afternoon. Shelly Hytmiah is one of the beneficiaries who spoke […]