The first batch of 60 residents from Laing Avenue, Georgetown, received vouchers valued at $250,000 each to upgrade their homes on Monday. In addition to the vouchers, the residents also received $100,000 to cover the cost of labour. The vouchers were presented at a simple ceremony at the Ministry of Housing and Water’s Camp Street […]
The Guyana Energy Conference and Supply Chain Expo set for February 19 to 22 has attracted participation from more than 21 countries, with close to 200 exhibitors, and 30 sponsors this year. This update was provided by the Expo’s Chief Executive Officer, Kurt Baboolall during a media conference, at the Guyana Marriott Hotel, Kingston, Georgetown, […]
The Georgetown District Children’s 2024 Mashramani Competition was launched on Monday at the National Cultural Centre (NCC). This year, the celebration is being observed under the theme ‘Celebrating our peoples and our prosperity.’ Declaring the month-long event officially opened was Principal Education Officer, Emmanuel Bridgewater, who anticipates that this year’s event would be even more […]
The government is placing significant investments into building its forensic capabilities to enhance the administration of justice. As part of this effort, some 30 officers of the Guyana Police Force, and five officers from the Ministry of Human Services and Social Securitywill soon travel to India on fully paid scholarships to receive training in forensic […]
Minister of Public Works, Bishop Juan Edghill said Guyanese youths are brimming with technological prowess, during the Future Innovators Expo hosted by STEMGuyana on Saturday. The expo welcomed youths from various regions to display their talents and innovations while fostering a passion for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. One noteworthy project that caught the minister’s […]
Minister of Home Affairs, Robeson Benn Monday said his ministry will continue to pursue the government’s manifesto promise of ensuring and promoting safer communities by reducing crime in 2024. During a televised interview on the ministry’s Facebook page, Minister Benn disclosed that the Guyana Police Force (GPF) has seen a consistent reduction in crime and […]
As part of the government’s agenda for the modernisation of Guyana’s legal framework, the concept of restorative justice is gradually taking centre stage. Restorative justice is an alternative approach that seeks to repair harm by providing opportunities for the victim and perpetrator to discuss and address their needs in the aftermath, in a way that […]
Thirty families who have been squatting along the eastern side of the Demerara River on Monday obtained keys to their new residences at Great Diamond, East Bank Demerara. The beneficiaries also received their certificates to apply for electricity, during the handing-over ceremony facilitated by Minister of Housing and Water, Collin Croal. Aleisa Lake-Haymraj is among […]
Minister of Labour, Joseph Hamilton on Monday told the Department of Public Information (DPI) that the ministry has been informed of a planned strike organised by the Guyana Teacher’s Union (GTU) from February 5 to 16, 2024. Scare tactics being spread by the GTU include threatening to fire teachers and blocking their promotions if they […]
Earlier today at his Brickdam Office, the Minister of Health, Honourable Dr Frank Anthony, received a courtesy call from the Global Fund Finance Manager, Mrs Shevon Lord. The duo exchanged pleasantries and began discussions on strengthening their partnership and discussed plans for the development of Guyana’s health sector. Also present was the Director of HSDU, Ms Sonia […]