It is with heavy heart and pain that the Cabinet is being briefed and kept updated on a horrific fire at the dormitory in Mahdia. All efforts are being made to have a full-scale medical evacuation-supported response. However, the inclement weather and heavy overcast condition are posing severe challenges to this exercise. The Ministry of […]
The Government of Guyana welcomes the conclusion of the independent ART-TREES grievance process and the rejection of the complaint made by the Amerindian Peoples’ Association (APA), including the associated call by the APA for the suspension of Guyana’s ART-TREES carbon credits. As has been confirmed by the independent grievance process, the APA’s claims that it […]
Guyana’s tourism sector has seen rapid growth and expansion over the past few years. It has captured the attention of the global community, and Guyanese in the diaspora, who continue to travel to experience all Guyana has to offer. With the surge of migrants into the country to experience the vast range of services and […]
Several youths residing in Manchester and surrounding villages along the Corentyne Coast will soon benefit from President, Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali’s Agriculture and Innovation Entrepreneurship Programme (AEIP), providing them with the opportunity to cultivate high-value crops. The announcement was made by Minister of Agriculture, Zulfikar Mustapha, during his engagement with several residents of the community […]
Inaugural Sophia Community Awards for Service and Excellence hosted Community leaders and volunteer organisations have been assured that they are partners of the government, as they work collectively for the country’s further development. Minister of Tourism, Industry and Commerce, Oneidge Walrond while delivering the keynote address at the inaugural Sophia Community Awards for Service and […]
The government will be procuring three additional mammogram machines before year-end, to expand the capacity for early detection of breast cancer. The machines will be installed at various healthcare facilities across the country, as the administration continues to implement preventative steps to lower the incidence of cancer locally. This was revealed by Minister of Health, […]
-Construction of new Skeldon Hospital to commence soon Residents of Chesney, along the Corentyne Coast; Gangaram, East Canje and Mara, East Bank Berbice will benefit from improved access to healthcare services, with the construction of three new health centres. This is in keeping with the government’s mandate to ensure equitable access to healthcare services is […]
In keeping with provisions set out under the Local Content Act, the Ministry of Natural Resources, on Monday approved the Local Content Annual Plans of five major oil companies operating in Guyana. These plans were approved for the reporting year, 2023. At the simple ceremony, held in the ministry’s boardroom, Minister of Natural Resources Hon. […]
-reassures gov’t’s support for all Guyanese On Saturday, Agriculture Minister, Zulfikar Mustapha along with a team of officials from the Ministry, the Regional Democratic Council (RDC) and several PPP/C constituency representatives visited a number of villages along the Corentyne Coast in Region Six (East Berbice-Corentyne) and engaged residents on some of the issues faced in […]
In a remarkable effort to address the issue of littering and promote a cleaner environment, President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali once again spearheaded the National Clean-up Campaign on Saturday. This initiative aims to rally the nation together, fostering a sense of responsibility and pride in keeping the country clean with various stakeholders and citizens actively […]