Two Memoranda of Understanding (MoU) were signed between the Protected Areas Commission (PAC), the Tourism and Hospitality Association of Guyana, and the Guyana Marine Conservation Society (GMSC) to stimulate sustainability in Guyana’s protected areas. The pacts were inked during a simple ceremony held at the bandstand in the Botanical Gardens, Georgetown. Noting that at […]
A total of 150 public servants on Monday participated in a cybersecurity awareness training facilitated by the National Data Management Authority (NDMA), at the Arthur Chung Conference Centre (ACCC), Liliendaal. The training sessions focussed on equipping government employees with the knowledge and skills necessary to navigate the increasingly complex digital landscape while safeguarding sensitive information. […]
The Ministry of Agriculture’s National Drainage and Irrigation Authority (NDIA) wishes to respond to an ill-conceived and uninformed missive in the Kaieteur News titled “Mahipaul calls on NDIA CEO to provide answers – several pump stations’ projects incomplete” dated October 8, 2023. In that article there were calls by Opposition Member of Parliament Ganesh Mahipaul […]
With Region Three swiftly developing and becoming an economic hub, the business community there stands ready to maximize and fully utilise the investment opportunities that are becoming available. This was highlighted by the President of the Chamber of Commerce of Region Three, Premendra Parsan during an interview with the Department of Public Information (DPI) […]
The Ministry of Legal Affairs has partnered with the Regional Security System (RSS) to host a Financial Investigation and Asset Recovery workshop to enhance the state’s capabilities to fight financial crimes. The workshop aims to strategically address some of the identified deficiencies in Guyana’s anti-corruption legislature and demonstrates the government’s commitment to the rule of […]
Construction of the multimillion-dollar track and field stadium in New Amsterdam, Region Six, is progressing rapidly, according to Minister of Culture, Youth, and Sport, Charles Ramson Jr during an inspection of the site on Saturday. Speaking to media operatives, Minister Ramson noted that the contractors were experiencing challenges due to continuous rainfall and the scarcity […]
Over 30 women from La Parfaite Harmonie, Region Three are now equipped with garment construction skills after completing the Ministry of Human Services and Social Security’s WOMEN’s Innovation and Investment Network (WIIN) programme. The women completed the course in September, according to representative of the Guyana Women’s Leadership Institute, Sherry Dean. “We had 35 women […]
The Ministry of Agriculture’s farmers’ market day which was held on Sunday at the National Track and Field Centre, Leonora, Region Three has been deemed a major success by consumers, farmers, and other stakeholders. Consumers, who turned out in their numbers were able to buy fresh produce at a significantly reduced cost. Commodities on sale […]
His Excellency Dr Mohammed Irfaan Ali has said that he is committed to building a new Guyana that is “ahead of its time”, thereby creating an enabling platform for Guyanese to prosper and live more comfortably. The president was speaking, on Friday evening at the Maple Leaf Ball, hosted by the Canada and Guyana Chamber […]
As the government maintains that the Amaila Falls Hydropower project will not be abandoned, General Secretary of the People’s Progressive Party, Dr Bharrat Jagdeo has reaffirmed that the government will soon reissue a request for proposals for the revival of the project. He was at the time speaking at a press conference at Freedom House […]