Youths across the country are set to be meaningfully engaged and empowered as the Ministry of Human Services and Social Security unveils a groundbreaking initiative dubbed the Women Innovative and Investment Network (WIIN) Youth Camp. The transformative learning course is free and the first of its kind geared towards providing a unique opportunity for self-development […]
The National Assembly on Wednesday approved $5.6 billion to further catapult and transform Guyana’s agriculture sector. Some $2.5 billion was approved to provide additional resources to the National Drainage and Irrigation Authority (NDIA), over $437 million for the National Agricultural Research and Extension Institute (NAREI) and $25.4 million for the New Guyana Marketing Corporation. Minister […]
The Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) is delighted to announce a significant advancement in its Pathology Department with the recent acquisition of a state-of-the-art microtome machine and an advanced auto tissue processor. These two innovative technologies have allowed the department to revolutionise sample processing, reducing the turnaround time from over thirty (30) days to an […]
The Guyana National Bureau of Standards (GNBS) today, Wednesday, August 09, 2023, hosted its fifth Annual Blood Drive in collaboration with the National Blood Transfusion Services (NBTS). The activity was conducted in the Quality Hall of the GNBS, National Exhibition Site, Sophia, Georgetown. Head of the Marketing Department at the GNBS, Mr. Syeid Ibrahim stated […]
The Ministry of Education today received several items from the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) to assist migrant students and schools in the hinterland regions. The items handed over today included 16 generators and a wide variety of English as a Second Language (ESL) resources. The generators will be handed over to selected […]
More than $927 million is being sought to further support the Linden Electricity Company in Region 10, and the Lethem Power Company, in Region Nine as government focuses on the provision of stable electricity. Senior Minister in the Office of the President with Responsibility for Finance, Dr. Ashni Singh said that the amounts provided are […]
Georgetown, Guyana (August 8, 2023) His Excellency President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali left Guyana this morning for an Official Visit to the Dominican Republic. During the August 8-9 visit, the Head of State is expected to hold bilateral discussions with the country’s president, His Excellency Luis Abinader. Meetings are also expected between officials from both […]
–as newly elected mayors, deputies sworn in President Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali administered the Oath of Office to the newly-elected mayors and deputy mayors of the ten municipalities and the new Vice Chairman of Region Ten, at the Arthur Chung Conference Centre (ACCC)) on Monday. Speaking at the swearing-in ceremony, President Ali urged the leaders […]
-More choices are now available resulting in labour mobility Guyana’s economy continues to experience massive growth that has allowed Guyanese to grasp better opportunities in the private and public sectors, creating greater labour mobility. Despite some shortages in the local job market, the government is taking proactive steps to address this issue. Training opportunities are […]
-newly elected Mayors, Deputy Mayors sworn in His Excellency Dr Irfaan Ali said that all, regardless of political affiliation, must work together to improve services being offered to communities across the country. The President made the statement during his address to the newly elected Mayors and Deputy Mayors of the ten municipalities at the Swearing-in […]