-APNU-AFC coalition in 2020, approved not only the extension of the Stabroek Block but also those for Canje and Kaieteur Blocks The Government of Guyana (GoG) has noted the public statements made by the APNU/AFC members Mr. Khemraj Ramjattan, Mr. David Patteson and Dr. Vincent Adams and others relating to the approval of a one-year […]
August 26 is expected to be an exhilarating day at Mainstay on the Essequibo Coast, with the grand opening of the first motor cross park on the Essequibo Coast. Mainstay has long been a favourite destination for persons visiting the Essequibo and the new park promises to add to the activities that persons can be […]
─ 34 already trained in several areas Some 34 persons living with disabilities (PWDs) have undergone training at the Ministry of Human Services and Social Security’s ‘Learning Lab’ with some 18 persons being trained in Garment Construction. This is the third training session undertaken at the recently commissioned training facility catered specifically for PWDs, at […]
Several miners from different companies were on Monday evening honoured for their outstanding production and safe work ethic by the Guyana Geology and Mines Commission (GGMC). The awards ceremony was held at the Marriott Hotel, Kingston. Commissioner of GGMC, Newell Dennison congratulated the awardees. “There are a number of awards that will be presented, some […]
In a remarkable turn of events, Mariza Williams, one of the critical victims of the tragic Mahdia dormitory fire, has made an astonishing recovery after being flown overseas for advanced medical treatment. The Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) played a pivotal role in her journey towards healing. On the fateful morning of May 22nd, 2022, […]
More Information and Communications Technology (ICT) hubs are being established to expand internet coverage as part of government’s efforts to strengthen telemedicine in the hinterland regions. This was disclosed by Prime Minister, Brigadier (Ret’d) Mark Phillips during his recent visit to Karasabai, Region Nine. “We are also expanding the internet coverage so we could go […]
The Hon. Mohabir Anil Nandlall SC MP, Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs, Chancellor of Judicary (ag) Yonette Cummings, OR, CCH, and Principal Magistrate Judy Latchman on Monday turned the sod for the construction of a new Magistrates’ Court at Friendship, East Bank Demerara. The $388,873,985 contract for the construction of the courthouse was […]
– Comprehensive drainage plan on the cards Residents and farmers of Melanie Damishana and surrounding areas, East Coast Demerara have been assured that several canals at the Northern side will be desilted to improve drainage. This assurance was given by Minister of Agriculture, Zulfikar Mustapha during a walkabout in the community on Monday. Minister Mustapha […]
Citizens are being trained across the country to spot and address gender-based violence and combat sexual offences through the Ministry of Human Services and Social Security’s Community Advocates Network (CAN) initiative. On Monday, the ministry’s Sexual Offences and Domestic Violence Policy Unit marked a significant milestone in Lethem as some 20 persons engaged in a […]
Since its commissioning in 2022, the Lethem solar farm has resulted in government avoiding the use of over 2,000 drums of diesel says Chief Executive Officer of the Guyana Energy Agency (GEA), Dr. Mahender Sharma. During a recent visit to Karasabai, Region Nine, the GEA head noted, “More than 2,200 drums of diesel were avoided […]