More than 92 per cent of the hinterland communities now have access to the diverse content available on the Guyana Learning Channel (GLC). The achievement stems from substantial government investments aimed at bridging the divide between the coastal and hinterland regions. This was disclosed by Minister of Education, Priya Manickchand at the National Toshaos Council […]
The government has invested more than $2.2 billion to enhance food production in Amerindian communities over the past three years, demonstrating its strong commitment to prioritise food security. Minister of Agriculture, Zulfikar Mustapha, emphasised the point during an insightful presentation at the ongoing National Toshaos Council (NTC) Conference, at the Arthur Chung Conference Centre (ACCC) […]
As part of the government’s commitment to enhancing Guyana’s premier laws, President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali will be appointing the 20-member Constitutional Reform Commission in September. The Constitutional Reform Act was approved in 2022 and provides for the establishment of the commission, which is expected to lead nationwide engagements on the much-needed process. Attorney General […]
The Ministry of Legal Affairs Wednesday signed two memoranda of understanding (MoU) with important agencies and authorities involved in implementing Guyana’s Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) regime. The agreements are designed to create a framework for enhanced inter-agency cooperation and information sharing on money laundering, terrorism financing, and proliferation financing. A […]
Some 170 tractors and trailers have been distributed by the Ministry of Amerindian Affairs to hinterland villages and Amerindian settlements across Guyana, as the administration advances agriculture development in these areas to achieve food security locally and regionally. The vehicles currently offer support in the labour-intensive aspects of agriculture, while also serving as a means […]
The Carnegie School of Home Economics (CSHE) has successfully organised and completed two decentralized August Vocational Training programmes in Regions Nine and Ten. In Region Nine, 15 participants completed 20 hours of Elementary Cookery training at the Bina Hill Institute from August 24-26, 2023. Meanwhile, another fifteen participants in Region Ten graduated in Cooking with […]
The government’s proactive stance in advancing agricultural practices has already shown remarkable success through the implementation of various innovative techniques. Building upon this momentum, the administration continues to push for the adoption of the tissue culture method within the agriculture sector, which will bring about a multitude of benefits to Guyana, specifically farmers. Speaking at […]
The Ministry of Natural Resources is addressing a recently identified issue with the timeline line graph feature as part of the Data Centre found on the ministry’s website of the Petroleum Management Programme. Our thorough checks have revealed that users have encountered difficulties changing the graph’s display based on the selected period. In response to […]
Guyana’s environmental conservation efforts will continue to see tremendous growth over the coming months as the Sophia Point Rainforest Research Centre was inaugurated at the George Walcott Lecture Theatre (GWLT) at the University of Guyana on Tuesday. The centre which is located in River’s View, Region Ten will facilitate education on biological science, as well […]
Guyana’s Indigenous people are set to benefit tremendously from investments in every sector, and any attempts to stifle or hinder these advancements will be sternly resisted by the People’s Progressive Party/Civic Government. This assurance was given by Vice President, Dr Bharrat Jagdeo who addressed day two of the National Toshaos Council (NTC) Conference at the […]