Accessibility to computer literacy is being made easier as persons living with disabilities in Region Three are benefitting from a new one-off Basic Computer Literacy for Special Needs programme which is being offered by the Ministry of Human Service and Social Security. The Department of Public Information (DPI) on Tuesday managed to catch up with […]
Households in a number of communities across region nine (Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo) were empowered with access to reliable, stable electricity as solar home systems were distributed. Minister of Local Government and Regional Development, Anand Persaud recently visited the communities of Achiwuib, Rupunau and Karaudanau, where he distributed a collective 446 solar panels to benefit each […]
The government is optimistic that the upcoming Agri Expo will be bigger and better than previous years and help to propel the growth of the Agriculture Sector and boost the investment climate. The expo which is slated for October 20-22, will be the third in the Caribbean and the Second hosted in Guyana. Minister of […]
In an ever-evolving era of technological advancement, the Government of Guyana is determined to stay abreast of these changes and enhance its services to meet the needs of its citizens. To this end, the sum of $1.6 billion was spent during the first six months of 2023 to develop the nation’s information and communications technology […]
Approximately 200 Queen’s College sixth form students will now benefit from a new block, equipped with the necessary amenities to further their education. Dubbed the Doodnauth Hetram block, it aims to honour and commemorate the former principal of the school, who served from 1963-1969. The $103.5 million block features 8 classrooms, washroom facilities, and a […]
The Ministry of Public Works wishes to inform the general public, especially the Parent Teacher Association (PTA) of the McGowan Primary School, that the road leading to the school will be completed by November 1, 2023. The status of completion of work thus far is approximately 60 per cent completed. On July 1, 2023, the […]
President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali has emphasised that ensuring universal freedom from poverty and hunger requires the recognition and protection of the right to development. President Ali made the statement on Monday while addressing the 78th Session of the United Nations General Assembly Sustainable Development Summit, at United Nations headquarters in New York, USA. The […]
Teachers of Regions Five and Six are being provided with autonomy to purchase the relevant janitorial, field, and office supplies for their classrooms, as they received the school cash grant. This programme is part of the Ministry of Education’s unwavering commitment towards teachers while propelling the delivery of quality education. The distributions of the grant […]
Communities in Region Three and Region Six will feel safer and protected as the government’s ‘Safe Country’ initiative is scheduled to roll out in the regions by year-end. As part of the programme, the Ministry of Home Affairs through the Guyana Police Force (GPF) is integrating information and communications technology (ICT) into its crime-fighting capabilities to […]
Leaders’ Dialogue 1: “Scaling up Actions on Key Transitions to Accelerate SDG Progress” September 18-19, 2023 at UN Headquarters, New York Mr. President, We meet at the mid-point of the implementation of Agenda 2030 in a crisis. Be it food, energy, climate and the destabilising impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, the combined effect of these […]