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Region One residents welcome govt’s move to construct multipurpose facility

Region One residents have welcomed the government’s plan to construct the first-ever multipurpose facility in the town of Mabaruma.  The announcement of the state-of-the-art building was made on Saturday during a community meeting spearheaded by Minister of Culture, Youth and Sport, Charles Ramson Jr, and Minister of Housing and Water, Collin Croal. Resident, Ralph Williams […]

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Aid provided for Soesdyke/Linden Highway communities facing water shortage

Following the direction of Prime Minister, Brigadier Retired Mark Phillips, a relief operation was conducted by the Civil Defence Commission (CDC) to alleviate water shortages in communities situated along the Soesdyke/Linden Highway, Region Four. The shortages that are being experienced in these communities are a result of the prolonged dry weather owing to the El […]

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Over 7,500 tablets to be procured for students to access materials, enhance digital abilities

The government is looking to procure more than 7,500 digital tablets in the second half of 2023 for students to access course materials and develop their digital skills.  According to the Ministry of Finance’s Mid-Year Report, the devices will be able to function offline in areas with poor connectivity. The initiative comes at a time […]

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World Maritime Week launched with major focus on protecting the ocean

The Maritime Administration Department (MARAD) on Sunday held a clean-up exercise along the Kingston Seawall in commemoration of World Maritime Week, which will be celebrated under the theme: ‘Marpol at 50.’ MARAD’s Director General, Stephen Thomas told the Department of Public Information (DPI), that the exercise is aimed at sensitising the general public on how […]

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$56M water system, $40M housing programme announced for Quebanang Village

Quebanang Village, situated in the Upper Mazaruni region of Region Seven, is set to receive a significant boost with the installation of a new $56.3 million water distribution system. The community has been chosen as one of the beneficiaries of the Hinterland Housing Programme, where 10 vulnerable families will receive homes valued at approximately $40 […]

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Blackwater Adventures first to be HSSE-certified

Blackwater Adventures is the first tour company in Guyana to complete the Health, Safety, Security, and Environment (HSSE) programme, conducted by the Guyana Tourism Authority (GTA) and the Centre for Local Business Development. Representatives of the agencies on Monday visited the tour company’s Berbice operations and conducted the final assessment. GTA’s Manager of Training and […]

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Govt working towards achieving universal health coverage – Min. Anthony

The government continues to work assiduously in crafting a comprehensive layout to enhance and expand health services for the Guyanese public.   With continued investment in expanding the reach of healthcare, as well as the range of affordable health services available to Guyanese, universal health coverage comes closer to fruition. Speaking during the Plenary Segment […]

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Govt drafting comprehensive bill, policies to address violence

The government is currently working on a new bill and policies to further address violence in a comprehensive manner thereby leading to its reduction in society. This was revealed by Minister of Human Services and Social Security, Vindhya Persaud during her appearance on ‘The Guyana Dialogue’ show recently. Minister Persaud disclosed that the current Domestic […]

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President Ali appeals to leaders of developing countries to flip ‘global narratives’

Leaders of the developing world have been encouraged to take the initiative of becoming innovative and forward-thinking, thereby repositioning themselves as global leaders in a new era. This was the position of President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali,who is gaining traction globally for his advocacy on various challenges of the developing world. President Ali implored leaders […]

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