As the government remains committed and supportive of farmers and farmers’ groups to increase food production, the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) donated various agricultural tools to the Ministry of Agriculture on Thursday. This move is aimed at further modernising the sector while improving the livelihoods of farmers countrywide. Among the items donated are 500 […]
The Public Procurement Commission (PPC) once again collaborated with the Ministry of Public Service (MOPS) to train public servants from various ministries and government entities on public procurement procedures. The training will be held over a period of three (3) days which commenced yesterday, September 6, 2023, at the Ministry of Public Service’s training facility located on […]
With dengue cases on the decline, Minister of Health Dr Frank Anthony has assured that measures are being undertaken to prevent the infection of other vector-borne diseases such as Malaria on the low. Dr Anthony made the disclosure while speaking with media operatives on the sidelines of an event held at the Pegasus Hotel, Georgetown […]
One hundred ninety-two residents of Region Six are currently undergoing several technical and vocational skill training programmes being offered by the Ministry of Labour’s Board of Industrial Training (BIT). Some 85 persons are being trained in the heavy-duty equipment operation training programme at the New Amsterdam Training Institute (NATI). Another 107 persons are being trained […]
Agricultural Extension Officers for Regions Three, Four, and Five are undertaking an agricultural extension reorganisation training programme in order to efficiently execute their jobs and to be well-rounded in all areas within the agriculture ministry’s sub-sectors. The three-day workshop will equip the officers with the necessary knowledge and abilities to provide resolutions to farmers nationwide […]
The government is championing Guyana’s vibrant culture and raw talent, as local artists prepare to shine in the spotlight at the One Guyana Mega Concert set for September 15 at the National Stadium. The event is more than just a musical extravaganza, it is a fervent celebration of Guyanese culture, during the thrilling Cricket Carnival […]
To enhance the analysis and care of diabetic patients, the Ministry of Health in partnership with Mount Sinai on Wednesday launched a train-the-trainer workshop for healthcare professionals countrywide, at the Pegasus Hotel in Georgetown. The two-day exercise, among other things, focuses on introducing new standards of diabetes guidelines for primary healthcare. Speaking during the ceremony, […]
More persons residing in Region Six are now benefitting from training programmes being offered by the government, as the Board of Industrial Training’s (BIT) heavy-duty equipment operation training programme. The program was launched at three locations in Region Six on Monday. The three-month course will be facilitated at the New Amsterdam Technical Institute (NATI), the […]
The government is making provision for the possible closure of the National Psychiatric Hospital in Region Six. Minister of Health, Dr Frank Anthony made the disclosure while engaging media operatives on the sidelines of an event Wednesday morning at the Pegasus Hotel, Georgetown He also pledged the government’s support to making provisions for patients there. […]
– ‘Disability is not inability’ – ‘Learning Lab’ participants The government is providing skills training for persons living with disabilities (PWDs) through the Learning Lab of the Ministry of Human Services and Social Security. This has led to the persons Living with disabilities declaring on Tuesday that a having a disability does not mean that […]