The Ministry of Health has received 13 solar refrigerators valued at US$160,000 to strengthen its immunisation coverage within the hinterland areas, specifically Regions One, Seven, Eight, and Nine, as well as areas in Region Two. Minister Dr Frank Anthony accepted the TCW 120 solar combined refrigerators from the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) with the […]
The state-of-the-art $90 million Arthurville Primary School on Wakenaam Island, Region Three, was officially commissioned on Tuesday by President, Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali and Minister of Education, Priya Manickchand. The school was built to replace the old building, which was in a deplorable state. Construction on the new school began in January 2023, and now […]
First Lady Arya Ali, speaking at the American Caribbean Maritime Foundation’s (ACMF) Gala and Anchor Awards in Florida, emphasised the importance of a strong and resilient maritime sector, which she called the backbone of international trade, as she challenged everyone present to think of ways to build a more inclusive industry, especially for women. She […]
The Ministry of Public Works on Tuesday signed 21 contracts valuing some $1 Billion to rehabilitate 25 roads in Region Five (Mahaica-Berbice). At the simple contract signing in the boardroom of the Regional Democratic Council building, Public Works Minister, Bishop Juan Edghill urged contractors to complete the projects by December 15. “Guyana is a country […]
The government is implementing policies and strategies to break down barriers to growth and development for local businesses and foreign investors operating in Guyana. This was disclosed by Senior Finance Minister, Dr. Ashni Singh during a recent event hosted at the Pegasus Hotel in Kingston, Georgetown. “We are implementing an array of policies aimed at […]
Senior Finance Minister, Dr. Ashni Singh says Guyana remains a top destination for investment opportunities as the country undergoes significant transformation due to the booming oil and gas industry and the diversification of its economy. The minister was delivering the feature address at the official opening of the PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) Guyana, at the Pegasus Hotel, […]
The government distributed some 200 water tanks to several communities in Region Ten on Monday, in keeping with a commitment made by President Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali during a recent outreach in the region. Public Works Minister Bishop Juan Edghill said that the government has fulfilled its commitment to provide water to riverine communities in […]
The government has spent over $365 million to rehabilitate major roads on the East Coast Demerara corridor, fulfilling a commitment made by Vice President Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo to residents of several communities there. The vice president, accompanied by Minister within the Ministry of Public Works Deodat Indar, reiterated that the People’s Progressive Party/Civic government will […]
Guyana and Japan have pledged to work together on a number of global security challenges as non-permanent members of the United Nations Security Council. Policy consultations are underway in Tokyo, Japan where Guyana is represented by Foreign Secretary and High Representative for UN Security Council Affairs Mr. Robert Persaud. These consultations involved senior officials of […]
The Department of Public Information categorically refutes the spurious allegation made by fugitive Rickford Burke that the Opposition Members of Parliament were not featured in the DPI’s coverage of the National Assembly’s extraordinary sitting yesterday to debate and vote on a special motion denouncing Venezuela’s “provocative and unlawful” referendum and its unlawful claim of Essequibo. […]