While transitioning from fossil fuels to renewable energy is key in tackling the climate crisis, President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali believes this target would not be achievable if global leaders continue to leave out key stakeholders, including petroleum producers and countries in the global transition discussions. The head of state made the statement during a […]
As Guyana is working aggressively to reduce its suicide rates, which are among the highest in the world, Minister of Health, Dr Frank Anthony has stressed the important role the media fraternity plays in preventing such cases.Dr Anthony was at the time delivering the feature address at the opening ofa two-day training hosted by the […]
The government is continuing to advance the implementation of technical and vocational training programmes nationwide to close Guyana’s labour shortage. These programmes are offered through the Ministry of Labour’s Board of Industrial Training (BIT) for Guyanese to be upskilled and employable while enhancing their livelihoods. Similar initiatives will be carried out elsewhere in the nation, […]
A $60.6 million water distribution system was commissioned in Waramadong, Upper Mazaruni, Region Seven on Thursday, providing adequate access to potable water for some 960 residents. The scope of the project includes the drilling of a new potable water well to a depth of 120 metres, the installation of 3000 metres of PVC pipes, 80 […]
As public hearings of the Presidential Commission of Inquiry (COI) into the tragedy at the Mahdia dormitory get underway, the commission was informed that the response team organised on the night of the tragedy did its best during the difficult situation. Providing his testimony on Friday, the Head of General Surgery at the Georgetown Public […]
The Ministry of Housing and Water is pleading with residents of Diamond, East Bank Demerara to be patient as important work continues at the water well at Sixth Avenue. The ministry noted that the engineers have encountered some challenges. Minister of Housing and Water Collin Croal made the plea during a recent visit to the […]
Guyana continues to experience massive transformation across all sectors, and President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali has assured the diaspora that the government is guided by a One Guyana concept which ensures every single Guyanese bears the fruit of development. The Head of state reiterated this at a diaspora engagement held in Queens, New York on […]
General Secretary of the People’s Progressive Party, Dr Bharrat Jagdeo says that the PPP/C Government’s commitment to transparency and accountability has led to the current revelation and a bit of confusion surrounding the final audit figure for Exxon Mobil Guyana expenses. He expressed the government’s intentions to launch a full investigation into the circumstances surrounding […]
His Excellency, Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali has emphasised the need for adherence to international law, and the importance of utilising a diplomatic approach to resolve disputes. Speaking at the 6th plenary meeting for the General Debate of the 78th Session at the United Nations, New York, USA, the head of state highlighted that Venezuela continues […]
Some 27 students on Wednesday were awarded bursaries by the Guyana Water Inc (GWI) worth $1.3 million in recognition of their outstanding performance at the last National Grade Six Assessment. The presentation was held at GWI’s Headquarters at Shelterbelt, Georgetown, and had in attendance GWI’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Shaik Baksh, other senior company officials […]