Justice Navindra Singh has ruled against Opposition Chief Whip Christopher Jones and Trade Unionist Norris Witter in their case challenging the passage of the Natural Resource Fund (NRF) Bill. In his ruling, Justice Singh stated that the absence of the mace during the passage of the NRF bill did not invalidate its subsequent passage. He […]
The Ministry of Tourism, Industry and Commerce through its Small Business Bureau (SBB), has announced the opening of its new ‘Entrepreneur Mentorship Programme’ which will support the expansion of local businesses. Although every business is different, the programme enables participants to adapt new skills requires for their niche. The mentors and coaches will provide various […]
Residents of Albouystown and surrounding communities that will benefit from the $1.4 billion Independence Boulevard (Punt Trench) enhancement project have commended the government for the transformation. The Department of Public Information (DPI) caught up with several persons on Saturday, including Dexter Hatton, who described the initiative as a remarkable gift to the communities that will […]
─ New professional nursing programme launched Some 1,160 persons from across the ten administrative regions will be trained as Registered Nurses (RNs) as the Ministry of Health, Health Sciences Education (HSE) in collaboration with PAHO/WHO on Monday launched the Professional Nursing Training Programme – Hybrid Approach. The three-year programme is being facilitated through Coursera and […]
Four weeks after tragedy struck at the female dormitory of the Mahdia Secondary School in Region Eight, psychological and psychiatric support provided by the Ministry of Health is continuing for those affected by the deadly fire. Minister of Health Dr Frank Anthony, speaking on the sidelines of an event on Monday, told media operatives that […]
Guyana is gearing up to host the highly anticipated Caribbean Water and Wastewater Association (CWWA) 32nd Annual Conference and Exhibition, scheduled to take place from October 23 to 27, 2023. On Monday, Minister of Housing and Water, Collin Croal and Permanent Secretary, Andre Ally, were briefed on the preparations for the event, at the housing […]
The learning lab will be commissioned on Tuesday, June 20, Minister of Human Services and Social Security, Dr Vindhya Persaud confirmed on Monday. The minister was speaking on the sidelines of the Mobile Money Guyana (MMG) Pension payment launch hosted at Herdmanston Lodge, Georgetown. “We are tomorrow opening our learning lab which is a good […]
The $100 million National Toshaos’ Council (NTC) Secretariat located at the National Exhibition Centre in Sophia, Georgetown is currently being furnished and will be commissioned in time for the annual NTC conference slated for July. This is according to the NTC’s Chairman, Derrick John who spoke with the Department of Public Information (DPI) Friday last. […]
─Rosignol Health Centre to benefit from $17.7M renovation works The Fort Wellington Secondary School will be extended and renovation works conducted on the regional health centre in Region Five to the tune of $23.2 million and $ 17.7 million respectively. The government continues to ensure equal access to education, with the construction, expansion, and rehabilitation […]
In a groundbreaking launch today, June 19, 2023, the Ministry of Human Services and Social Security has further enhanced its delivery of Old Age Pension by offering beneficiaries this service through Mobile Money Guyana (MMG). A simple but significant launching was held at Herdmanston Lodge, Lamaha Street where the new initiative was unveiled by the […]