Budget 2024 is anticipated to propel Guyana closer to achieving universal secondary education and will continue to fulfill many of the commitments made by the government to enhance the delivery of education. This is according to Minister of Education, Priya Manickchand on Monday during a routine inspection of the Providence Primary School. “We have a […]
Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, the Prime Minister of Qatar, is confirmed among the growing list of dignitaries and world leaders to attend and make presentations at the region’s largest energy conference and expo in Georgetown, Guyana next month. The Guyana Energy Conference and Supply Chain Expo returns for its third installment […]
Over 100 families in several villages along the West Coast of Berbice (WCB) will receive their Certificates of Title as part of the government’s ongoing land regularisation exercise this year. The Ministry of Legal Affairs is executing the initiative in collaboration with the Guyana Lands and Survey Commission (GLSC). The government has commenced the exercise […]
Over the past three years, the government has made substantial investments to upgrade the health system across Region Six, ensuring the medical needs are met for both patients and health personnel. The financial injection has allowed patients to minimise both their travel and wait times at different healthcare facilities. The investments have also facilitated improved […]
Over 4,000 public servants have undergone vigorous training in varying areas from 2020 to 2023, through the Ministry of Public Service’s training division. Former Minister of Public Service, Sonia Parag made the disclosure during a year-end press briefing held at the ministry’s headquarters, Waterloo Street, Georgetown, on Friday last. The division is mandated to train […]
The Ministry of Housing and Water remains committed to providing equitable and unbiased service delivery to all Guyanese. Furthermore, the Ministry would like to take this opportunity to remind citizens of our open-door policy, which allows members of the public to obtain information and be updated. With an increasing demand for house lots and housing […]
A new US$161 million modern hospital will be constructed in New Amsterdam, Region Six (East Berbice-Corentyne), providing world-class healthcare services to citizens. During the sod turning ceremony on Sunday, President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali highlighted that the hospital marks a significant step towards establishing a level five facility in Region Six. He emphasised that […]
Prisoners at various correctional facilities across the country will continue to access standardised healthcare services despite their limitations and constant entry into society. This was pointed out by the Director of Prisons, Nicklon Elliot, as he noted that the provision of healthcare services for prisoners is the state’s responsibility. Elliot was at the time meeting […]
Construction for the new and modern Charity Market along the Essequibo Coast, Region Two has commenced. The contract for the major project was awarded to Builders Hardware and General Supplies through the Ministry of Local Government and Regional Development in December last. The company will rebuild the market at a cost of $286 million. The […]
The Cheddi Jagan International Airport (CJIA) is currently ongoing additional infrastructural works to bring greater efficiency and management to its processes. Minister of Public Works, Bishop Juan Edghill made the disclosure during a recent year-end press conference, at the ministry’s Wight’s Lane, Kingston office. Providing an update on the airport’s capital projects, the public works […]