The sod has been turned to begin construction on the US$7.2 million Hospitality and Tourism Training Institute at Port Mourant, Berbice, Region 6 (East Berbice-Corentyne), as the government moves to cultivate a world-class tourism sector. This facility is the first of its kind in Guyana. It is set to provide hands-on training in a diverse […]
Some 150 families of Region Five will soon be able to construct their houses in Experiment Housing Scheme, as they signed their agreements of sale to process their land titles. Experiment housing scheme has over 559 lots of which the beneficiaries were issued residential lots. The outreach was hosted at the Guyana Water Corporation’s (GWI) […]
Prime Minister, Brigadier Mark Phillips is optimistic about his office winning this year’s Mashramani competition as the various ministries gear up to hit the road to display their achievements in the most cultural way possible. During the ministry’s band launch on Friday in the office’s compound, the Prime Minister encouraged everyone to stand in unity […]
Losing one’s ability to walk or perform basic functions due to an accident or illness can be a devastating experience. Thankfully, the Ptolemy Reid Rehabilitation Centre is collaborating with the Ministry of Health to ensure that amputees lead a normal life despite their physical challenges. Over the past week, a Lower Limb Prosthesis Manufacturing and […]
The trademark of the government to engage one-on-one with citizens across the country continues to propel a strong relationship that promotes understanding from both sides. During another outreach to the residents of De Kinderen and Zeelugt on the East Bank Essequibo on Wednesday, the Minister within the Office of the Prime Minister with responsibility for […]
About 254 residents of Itabac Village in the North Pakaraimas, Region Eight, now have access to drinkable water for the first time, following the commissioning of a new $47 million water delivery system there. Water is being delivered straight to residents’ houses, eliminating the need for them to rely entirely on rainfall or go far […]
Deputy Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Kenji Okamura has commended Guyana for its unmatched economic growth, as the nation is well-positioned to benefit from the steadily rising oil revenues as a result of the hard-won gains from enacting reforms and adjustments over the years. This was highlighted by the deputy managing director […]
Mr. Kenji Okamura, Deputy Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), issued the following statement today in Georgetown at the end of his visit to Guyana: “I am delighted to be in Guyana. This is my first visit, and I would like to thank President Irfaan Ali, Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo, Prime Minister Mark […]
The Guyana Teachers’ Union (GTU) has once again come under fire for their continued attempts to mislead the public, as well as their failure to abide by the provisions of its own rule book. During his weekly press conference at Freedom House on Thursday, General Secretary of the People’s Progressive Party, Dr Bharrat Jagdeo, further […]
