The Ministry of Public Works has noticed an increasingly alarming trend of excessive speeding and reckless driving on the nation’s roadways. A practice that must never be condoned in a civilised society. Speed racing belongs on the circuit. In the last few weeks, persons younger and older, males and females, have lost their lives on […]
The atmosphere was filled with excitement on Monday as teachers and students alike eagerly stepped into their new classrooms, marking the grand reopening of schools and the thrilling start of a brand-new academic adventure The school corridors were filled with students chatting and embracing each other after the long summer break. The Department of Public […]
Guyana’s economy continues along its upward trajectory poised to catapult development to new heights, resulting in a significant decline in the unemployment rate, as well as the balancing of inflation rates. This is according to a recent report published by the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), titled Regional Overview: Global and regional economies at a crossroads. […]
A single mother of three, Sadna Rambarran of Lesbeholden, Black Bush Polder, Region Six is the latest beneficiary of a two-bedroom home, as part of President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali’s Men on Mission (MoM) initiative to assist vulnerable persons. The home was built and fully furnished at a cost of close to $8 million […]
Hundreds of residents in Matthews Ridge, Matarkai sub-district, Region One, are now benefitting from the recently completed $244 million concrete road project at Heaven Hill. This new development reflects President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali’s commitment, which he made during his visit to the area in December last year, upon learning about the challenges residents faced. […]
The preservation of indigenous craft and culture remains an important aspect of the Amerindian Heritage Month festivities. Every September, Guyanese from all walks of life turn out in their numbers to witness and portray the wonder and originality of Amerindian culture. On Sunday, the Department of Public Information (DPI) took its cameras to the Sophia […]
Prime Minister, Brigadier (Ret’d) Mark Phillips, has called on members of the public to vehemently condemn the callous attempts by Opposition Member of Parliament Roysdale Forde to trivialise the magnitude of slavery. In a letter released to the various newspaper entities, PM Phillips called out the opposition for yet another blatant representation of racism, while […]
In keeping with the Low Carbon Development Strategy (LCDS) 2030, the government continues to implement several projects to empower hinterland communities with affordable, reliable, and sustainable energy. Chief Executive Officer of the Guyana Energy Agency, Dr Mahender Sharma, while addressing Amerindian Leaders at the recently concluded National Toshaos Council (NTC) Conference 2023, outlined how various […]
The Ministry of Amerindian Affairs Sunday morning hosted a fitness walk in celebration of Amerindian Heritage Month 2023. Minister of Amerindian Affairs, Pauline Sukhai said the exercise aims to promote a healthy Guyana so that citizens can live long enough to enjoy the fruits of the country’s unprecedented growth. “We must be fit and we […]
Hinterland residents will continue to reap tremendous benefits from the government’s ICT Access and eService for Hinterland Poor and Remote Communities Project, being implemented by the Office of the Prime Minister. While addressing Amerindian leaders recently at the National Toshaos Council (NTC) Conference 2023, Project Manager, Ronald Harsawack noted that the initiative will benefit 200 […]