Over 200 jobs will be added to the burgeoning economy in Region Three (Essequibo Islands-West Demerara) through the operations of a $30 million marine facility at Nismes, West Bank Demerara, which was commissioned on Saturday. The facility was built by GAICO Construction Inc., and comprises a wharf, dry dock and laydown and storage yard. It […]
After months of consistent consultations and deliberations, the 2024 National Budget will be presented on Monday, outlining the government’s comprehensive fiscal for continued development. President, Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali, paid a visit to the Ministry of Finance on Saturday, where he commended the hard work of the ministry as final preparations continue. Highlighting the magnitude […]
Students from several schools along the East Coast of Demerara on Saturday benefited from basic fire safety tips after attending a safety camp hosted by the Guyana Fire Service at the Lusignan Community Centre Ground on Saturday. The camp which was arranged specifically for children is geared at educating them about the various causes of […]
Over 28,600 persons from Regions One, Seven, Eight and Nine benefitted from the execution of various agricultural ventures through the Hinterland Environmentally Sustainable Agriculture Development (HESAD) Project, last year. This is according to Minister of Agriculture, Zulfikar Mustapha, during a recent press conference. With the aim of driving agricultural development, Minister Mustapha highlighted, “in 2023, […]
Farmers and residents of Enterprise, Bare Root and surrounding areas, East Coast Demerara were reassured of government’s commitment to improve agricultural production. After listening to the concerns raised by the residents in the farmers’ meetings on Saturday, Minister of Agriculture, Zulfikar Mustapha, pledged several commitments aimed at fostering community growth and improving their livelihoods. […]
In formulating policies that have a direct impact on bringing prosperity to Guyanese, Senior Minister in the Office of the President with Responsibility for Finance, Dr Ashni Singh, said that the government has adopted a methodical approach that considers the global circumstances. During a pre-budget interview with the National Communications Network (NCN) broadcast last evening, […]
Some 7,000 Guyanese are now adept at swimming as a result of the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports’ National Swimming Programme. Minister of Culture, Youth and Sports Charles Ramson Jnr said the PPP/C government’s significant investment from 2020 to date led to this. “We have 7000 people who were trained in our national swimming […]
Over 250 sports grounds received a much-needed facelift as a result of the government’s noteworthy injection of millions through the Ministry of Culture, Youth, and Sports ‘ground enhancement’ programme. Minister of Culture, Youth and Sports Charles Ramson Jnr made the pronouncement during the ministry’s year-end report on Friday. “This has been the most elaborate ground […]
The new modern hospital that is being constructed at Lima on the Essequibo Coast should be competed and operational by the first quarter of next year. Minister of Health Dr Frank Anthony noted that the hospital, one of six being built in the country, and will benefit persons from as far as Region One. He […]Senior Minister in the Office of the President with Responsibility for Finance, Dr Ashni Singh has said that the 2024 budget will reflect an unwavering dedication to the implementation of policies that improve the well-being of Guyanese. He reminded that the People’s Progressive Party/Civic Government’s manifesto was meticulously crafted using a people-centred approach. These manifesto […]