Persons residing at Blueberry Hill (North), Linden, Region Ten signed their Agreements of Sale, on Thursday, during the Ministry of Housing and Water-Central Housing and Planning’s (CH&PA) outreach at the Christianburg Wismar Secondary School. Several residents shared their excitement and relief, as they are one step closer to receiving their Certificates of Title. Mark Grenville, […]
Prime Minister, Brigadier (Ret’d) the Honourable Mark Phillips said that Guyana was proud to host the Tradewinds 2023, the multinational military exercise, for a third time, especially since it fosters knowledge-sharing and diplomatic ties among the members of the armed forces, and showcases the nation’s military readiness and commitment to regional security initiatives. Prime Minister […]
Ten (10) Guyanese were selected for the twenty-five (25) day-long 66th Know India Programme organized by the Ministry of External Affairs of the Government of India. Selected were: Pt. Ubraj Narine- Former Mayor of Georgetown from Region Four, Mr. Latchman Mootoosammi- a technical officer of GNBS from Cummings Lodge, Ms. Keshanie Ghansiam- of FasGrafix hailing […]
Promoting the use of technology in the development of businesses is a main focus for the Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI), in recognising its role as a key stakeholder in the development of Guyana’s economy. The Department of Public Information spoke with GCCI’s President, Kester Hutson on Wednesday and he noted that the […]
As part of the government’s support for homebuilders, close to 50 persons residing in Linden, Region Ten received their steel and cement subsidies on Thursday to commence construction of their homes. The distribution exercise was held at the Christianburg Wismar Secondary School, during an outreach led by the Ministry of Housing and Water-Central Housing and […]
As part of the Ministry of Education’s efforts to integrate migrant children into the education system, the Ministry’s Welfare Unit, in collaboration with the Disaster Risk Prevention and Migrant Unit and UNICEF hosted a Big Sister Mentoring Programme. The programme which commenced on July 10, 2023 will conclude on Friday, July 28, 2023. It is […]
Due to the reopening of the Demerara Harbour Bridge to vehicular and passenger service, the Maritime Administration Department (MARAD) advises commuters that the water taxi service at the Demerara Harbour Bridge will be terminated at 18:00 hrs. today. However, the service operating between Grove, East Bank Demerara and Wales, West Bank Demerara, will continue until […]
The government’s continuous investment in the agriculture sector to achieve food security is characteristic of long-term visionary leadership. Minister of Agriculture, Zulfikar Mustapha, emphasised the point during a meeting with Mahaicony farmers last week. During the meeting, he outlined that the government has invested a tremendous amount towards the development of agriculture in the country—a […]
The Guyana Prison Service is now looking to expand the scale of its farming activities at the Lusignan Prison, East Coast Demerara as its Grow More Campaignestablishedin 2020 is recording significant milestones. Agricultural production has been ramping up at the various prison facilities nationwide, except for the Camp Street location. According to the Director of […]
Jonestown in Mahaica, and Coverden on the East Bank of Demerara, are set to experience significant infrastructural development aimed at encouraging growth in the communities. Minister of Public Works, Bishop Juan Edghill on Wednesday engaged members of the communities to outline prospective road works. “We are with the councillor and the people to inform them […]