The Guyana National Bureau of Standards (GNBS) is currently observing National Quality Week 2023 under the theme “Shared Vision for a Better World: Incorporating SDG 3 (Good Health and Wellbeing).” In keeping with the theme, the GNBS yesterday, Tuesday, October 10, 2023, hosted a successful Laboratory Symposium to educate Laboratory professionals on the importance of […]
The Ministry of Human Services and Social Security’s Difficult Circumstances Unit ensured a total of 129 individuals benefited from its transformative Eye-Care Programme in Region Five. This initiative has not only improved the vision of many but has also created a brighter future for those who could not afford eyeglasses. The Eye-Care Programme, a flagship […]
Members of state and law enforcement agencies have commenced a three-day workshop hosted by the Ministry of Legal Affairs in collaboration with the Regional Security System’s (RSS) Asset Recovery Unit, which will equip them with technical skills and knowledge to advance financial justice in Guyana. The workshop which opened at the Arthur Chung Conference Centre […]
To integrate cybersecurity lessons into the education system, the National Data Management Authority (NDMA) on Wednesday conducted a cybersecurity training session for Grade 11 students at Tucville Secondary School, Georgetown. The training sessions are being conducted for employees within the public sector and students in observance of Cybersecurity Awareness Month. Over 20 students who participated […]
Before the Mahdia fire occurred last May in Region Eight, the government through the Ministry of Home Affairs made sure the Guyana Fire Service (GFS) was equipped with the necessary firefighting tools. This is according to the ministry’s former Permanent Secretary, Mae Toussaint Jr Thomas- Meerabux who testified on Tuesday before the ongoing Presidential Commission […]
The Ministry of Human Services and Social Security on Tuesday continued its transformative eyecare programme at Bush Lot, Region Five to bring improved vision to persons who cannot access eyecare. Conceived by Minister Dr Vindhya Persaud, the initiative has touched the lives of thousands of Guyanese, promoting a brighter and clearer future. A total of […]
The Ministry of Natural Resources wishes to address recent articles where misinformation was raised in the Kaieteur News concerning certain aspects related to the Guyana 2022 Bid Round. Key points for clarification: The Ministry of Natural Resources is fully compliant with all the applicable laws of Guyana regarding the Bid Round.
-surpassing local demand by year-end President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali announced that Guyana is on the brink of surpassing its local demand for ginger by three million pounds by the end of this year. This is the result of substantial investments made by the Government in the agricultural sector as it strives to position Guyana […]
The ‘Cut Rose’ has been a very valuable project and has benefitted especially women and single parents since its inception. Speaking with the Department of Public Information (DPI), Minister of Agriculture Zulfikar Mustapha noted that the Guyana Marketing Corporation (GMC)will now collaborate with the National Agriculture Research and Extension Institute (NAREI) to provide marketing assistance. […]
The government, through the Ministry of Education, spent $79 million following the Mahdia fire tragedy to comfort families, meet the needs of the surviving Mahdia fire victims, and cushion the expenses associated with the funeral. With separate responsibilities being given to the different ministries during the horrific fire in May, the Education Ministry did its […]