The Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport is gearing up to host its much-anticipated Mashramani Song Competition 2024 and is currently inviting talented persons nationwide to join the cultural extravaganza. The competition promises an array of categories designed to spotlight the diversity of musical talent in Guyana. Aspiring artists, both young and seasoned, can participate […]
The construction of the Enmore Regional Hospital along the East Coast of Demerara, Region Four is advancing, as the government continues to make significant progress in enhancing Guyana’s healthcare system. The medical facility is one of two regional hospitals being constructed in Region Four through the Ministry of Health, with the other being at Diamond, […]
The transformation of Guyana’s infrastructure since the PPP/C Administration took office in 2020 stands as a testament to the government’s resolute dedication to progress. The country has witnessed and will continue to experience the construction of new roads, bridges, and other vital facilities that uplift communities and improve the overall quality of life for citizens. […]
The Prince of Peace On behalf of the First Lady and our family, I extend heartfelt greetings for a joyous, holy and peaceful Christmas to all Guyanese at home and abroad. I want to especially remember, at this time, our loyal and brave men and women in uniform, including those who are patrolling our borders […]
A comprehensive health plan to tackle various chronic diseases in the country is slated to roll out in 2024, Technical Officer for Diabetes, Dr Nandishaw Ramsingh has reemphasised. Dr Ramsingh was at the time speaking on the Ministry of Health’s ‘Health Matters’ programme which was broadcast Friday last. According to the technical officer, the ministry […]
Guyana’s coconut industry is slated for further development, as the government anticipates achieving another 1,000 acres in coconut production at the end of 2023. The country continues to produce coconut on a large scale, to make it one of the most significant crops in the nation as a result of the sector’s diversification. This year, […]
Demerara Bank Limited (DBL) opened its ninth Branch in Leonora, West Coast Demerara, Region Three, contributing to the substantial development unfolding in the region. The state-of-the-art facility, constructed at a cost of $485 million, operates entirely on solar power. During the official commissioning ceremony on Friday, President Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali emphasised the crucial role […]
Five families will have their own homes in time for the Christmas holiday as the government through the Ministry of Housing and Water officially handed over the core houses to the beneficiaries on Friday. The homes which were built under the ministry’s Adequate Housing and Urban Accessibility Programme saw four houses being handed over to […]
The government plans to increase its investment in the military and continue pursuing defence cooperation opportunities with international allies. Speaking to media operatives at his weekly press conference at Freedom House on Thursday, General Secretary of the People’s Progressive Party, Dr Bharrat Jagdeo, said that these investments are of a purely defensive nature since Guyana […]
The newly commissioned Heroes Highway, stretching across four lanes from Eccles to Great Diamond, is instrumental in alleviating traffic congestion and catalysing development along the East Bank Corridor. The Department of Public Information (DPI) on Thursday engaged citizens, who shared their appreciation for the groundbreaking infrastructure project. Heman Ramphal, a proud Grove resident, lauded the […]