A total of 300 Sexual Assault Evidence collection kits valued at $3.7 million were delivered to the Ministry of Health and the Guyana Police Force (GPF) to increase justice for women in remote Amerindian communities, which are prone to sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV). SGBV cases are sometimes dismissed in the courts due to inadmissible […]
Guyana is well on its way to achieving 2000 hotel rooms by 2025 to accommodate the vast influx of visitors the nation has been witnessing in recent days. Minister of Tourism, Industry and Commerce, Oneidge Walrond on Friday inspected ongoing works of the new Aiden Hotel located at Robb and Oronoque streets in the capital […]
The government through the Ministry of Public Service is working rigorously to update four public sector policies to enhance the efficiency and experience of government employees. In 2023, some amount of work was done to advance the policies. However, 2024 will see a greater effort being placed to ensure that the ministry achieves its objectives. […]
The provision to construct more educational facilities across the country continues to be of top priority for the government to ensure accessibility to learning becomes easier for the nation’s children. As such, the government through the Regional Democratic Council (RDC) of Region Nine has opened bids for the construction of several nursery schools in villages […]
– in Amerindian villages A multiyear programme valued at $600 million (US$3 million) has been launched to strengthen the capacity of Amerindian Villages, including the National Toshaos Council (NTC) to develop and implement effective long-term sustainable plans which are aligned with national development priorities. On Wednesday, the multiyear project was inaugurated at NTC’s Secretariat Headquarters […]
During community meetings with residents of La Retraite, Stanleytown, and Belle Vue, West Bank Demerara, Wednesday afternoon, Minister of Public Works, Hon. Bishop Juan Edghill explained that the measures in this year’s $1.146 trillion national budget were placed strategically to increase disposable income. Minister Edghill reminded residents of the income tax threshold being increased to […]
With more than a decade of consecutive wins at the Mashramani float parade, the Ministry of Education launched its annual Mashramani band on Thursday under the theme, ‘Blazing the trail of knowledge with transformative technology and inclusive education’. During brief remarks, Head of the Unit for Allied Arts, Nicholas Fraser highlighted that this year the […]
Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Hugh Todd emphasised that the region has made tremendous strides towards achieving the ambitious target of eliminating hunger by 2030. Although the region is still lagging behind in human development and food insecurity remains as an issue, Minister Todd highlighted that the region can look at the value […]
– optimistic loan will be secured in 2024 The hallmark Gas-to-energy project being developed at Wales, Region Three (Essequibo Islands-West Demerara), which is eminent to Guyana’s development trajectory will go ahead despite protests by various political entities and organisations to halt its development. Vice President Dr Bharrat Jagdeo made this affirmation on Thursday in response to […]
Persons residing in the villages of Koko and Wallaba in the Moruca sub-district, Region One are now enjoying improved access to health services, following the official reopening of the upgraded health posts in both areas. Minister of Health, Dr Frank Anthony visited the Barima-Waini district on Wednesday to spearhead the groundbreaking ceremonies. Dr Anthony noted […]