The government will be investing $400 million to construct a new water treatment plant at Six Miles, Region Seven in a bid to supply the residents from Five Miles to Seven Miles with advanced access to treated water. Minister of Housing and Water, Collin Croal made the announcement during an outreach at Bartica Community Centre […]
The Board of Industrial Training (BIT) continues to enable citizens in each region with advanced skills so that they can pursue their dreams free of cost. As a result, another 139 beneficiaries on Friday graduated from various courses such as Heavy-duty equipment Operation, Electrical Installation, Cosmetology, and Commercial Food Prep. All the training lasted four […]
March 1, 2024 Dr the Honourable Ralph Gonsalves, Prime Minister of St. Vincent and the Grenadines and Pro Tempore Chair of CELAC Excellencies Heads of State and Government Ministers Extra regional Partners Special guests National Coordinators Ladies and Gentlemen: It is indeed an honour for me to join you in the beautiful island of St […]
Guyanese Author and co-organiser of the Guyana Prize for Literature Festival, Ruel Johnson said the event is a significant platform for seasoned and budding writers to gain exposure, connect and enhance the creative industry. Speaking to the Department of Public Information (DPI), Johnson further shared insights into the 2024 festival, which kicked off on the […]
Guyana, one of the fastest-growing economies in the world, is looking to Northern Brazil as a vital growth pole for the country’s continued development and prosperity. To this end, President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali advanced extensive bilateral discussions with Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva on many fronts, including food, energy and climate security, […]
On February 29, 2024, Environmental Management Consultants Inc. (EMC) unveiled ‘Arya Takes a Swim,’ a ground-breaking children’s book, at the Marriott Hotel in Georgetown. The event, celebrated with notable figures and enthusiastic attendees, marked a significant step in promoting marine conservation education among Guyana’s youth. ‘Arya Takes a Swim’ draws from the Turtle Telemetry Program […]
Thirty-eight residents of Region Seven now have additional support to commence the construction of their houses, as they received their steel and cement subsidy vouchers, on Thursday. The housing outreach was hosted at Bartica Community Centre Ground, Region Seven. Several beneficiaries expressed their appreciation for the housing subsidy initiative. Beneficiary, Iver Melville said that the […]
Investments in multiple sectors have increased significantly over the past three years, demonstrating the government’s ability to create an attractive climate for doing business. This is according to the Peoples Progressive Party’s General Secretary, Dr Bharrat Jagdeo speaking at a media engagement Thursday at Freedom House, Georgetown. Dr Jagdeo made these statements as he disapproved […]
Peoples Progressive Party’s General Secretary, Dr Bharrat Jagdeo has advised educators to resume their duties in the classrooms and not be misled, as the court case by the Guyana Teacher’s Union (GTU) against the deduction of teachers’ salaries is yet to be heard and determined in the court. Two conservatory orders were granted to temporarily […]
– infrastructure, defence, private sector involvement necessary Guyana and Brazil engaged in bilateral talks Thursday morning to explore opportunities for collaboration between the two countries. According to President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali, the discussion saw a keen focus on the areas of infrastructure, defence, food security, and climate change. Both presidents also emphasised the importance […]