The 16th Session of the Expert Mechanism on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (EMRIP) is being held at the United Nations, Genève, Switzerland. The session is being held from July 17, 2023. The Honourable Pauline Sukhai, Minister of Amerindian Affairs and Ms Miriam Andrew-Ming, Legal Officer, are participating in the activities of the Session. On […]
From the beginning, the Government made it abundantly clear that it will offer every type of assistance possible and necessary to support the victims and families of the tragic Mahdia Dormitory Fire. Thus far, medical treatment has been offered both locally and overseas, all transportation to and from Region 8 to Georgetown and accommodation in […]
–at UN Forum on SDGs The government has reiterated its call for advanced economies (developed countries) to deliver on their commitments relating to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 2030 agenda, especially the adoption of a vulnerability index for the most vulnerable countries. This call was made by Senior Minister in the Office of the President […]
The Cricket Academy which will be located at the National Stadium, Providence, is slated for completion before year-end. Minister of Culture, Youth and Sport, Charles Ramson Jr made the announcement on Monday, while providing the keynote address at the Malteenoes Cricket Academy opening ceremony, at the Malteenoes Sports Club, Georgetown. “I am building at the […]
Individuals allocated house lots at Number 75 Housing Scheme (Phase One) in Region Six, signed their Agreements of Sale on Monday, paving the way for the commencement of the processing of their certificates of title. This process was spearheaded by Minister of Housing and Water, Collin Croal during an outreach held at Number 79 Village, […]
District Nine (Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo) emerged as champions in the second annual inter-district kayaking competition hosted by Elite Kayaking and Nature Tours of Linden, Region 10 on Sunday. Owner of Elite Kayaking and Nature Tours, Dr. Deon Anderson explained that the concept of sports tourism is to have youths embrace new types of sports like […]
Over 420 inmates housed at the Lusignan, New Amsterdam, Camp Street and Timehri Prisons have graduated from training programmes, which have now equipped them with skillsets to aid their reintegration into society. Some 422 inmates graduated over the past few weeks after completing the programmes, which are intended to provide them with skills to find […]
The Kington Seawall enhancement project which falls under the First Lady’s National Beautification Project is taking shape and will be completed within eight weeks, despite the setbacks. First Lady, Her Excellency Arya Ali provided the update on Saturday following a site visit to the project that is being undertaken by the Ministry of Public Works […]
In its continued efforts to provide opportunities for all Guyanese, the government has been investing over $102 million yearly in the Moruca Sub-District in Region One for the payment of Community Support Officers (CSOs). This was revealed by Minister of Amerindian Affairs, Pauline Sukhai, during the recent Regional Toshaos and CDC Chairpersons Conference there. According […]
As the vision of a bridge across the Corentyne River comes closer to fruition, the government is open to extending the bidding period to allow for more persons to apply. Minister of Public Works, Bishop Juan Edghill, made the disclosure during a recent programme, where he reminded that five contractors/joint ventures were pre-qualified for the […]