Cooking gas is a modern, clean, and efficient energy source that is commonly used in households. A lack of awareness regarding its safe use can be hazardous and lead to leaks, explosions, fires, poisoning, and in extreme cases, fatalities. The following guidelines outline safety practices for the transportation, handling, storage, installation, and use of cooking […]
The government will soon construct a new polyclinic in the industry on the East Coast of Demerara. The move aims to provide specialised medical care to residents in the area. The project is estimated to cost $715 million. The new facility will replace the existing health centre, which currently serves residents of Industry, Cummings Lodge, […]
The government must equip the country’s youth to participate in the upcoming digital age. This is according to the General Secretary of the People’s Progressive Party Dr Bharrat Jagdeo while emphasisng the importance of a push toward digital transformation. Dr Jagdeo highlighted this during his most recent press conference at Freedom House. “We will have […]
Whilst reaffirming his government’s commitment to a thorough and transparent investigation, General Secretary of the People’s Progressive Party, Dr Bharrat Jagdeo condemned actions which he believes are a clear attempt to divide the country over the death of 11-year-old Adriana Younge. The general secretary, who also performs the functions of vice president, made these remarks […]
In its latest staff report, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has again lauded Guyana’s economic strategy, highlighting that the country is sustainably managing its borrowing. On Wednesday, the IMF’s 2025 ARTICLE IV CONSULTATION—PRESS RELEASE; STAFF REPORT; AND STATEMENT BY THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR FOR GUYANA was published, highlighting the nation’s economic progress. Vice President and General […]
The Guyana Media and Communication Academy (GMCA) has rolled out its 2025 series of training sessions with over 80 eager participants from various administrative regions. The training commenced on April 4 at the Windjammer Hotel conference room in Kitty, Georgetown and will conclude on June 27. Among the participants this year is an optimistic young […]
General Secretary of the People’s Progressive Party (PPP) Dr Bharrat Jagdeo said that enforcement action will be taken against those who participate in illegal activities regardless of their political affiliation. The general secretary, who also performs the duties of vice president, made the remarks during his weekly press conference at Freedom House on Thursday. Last […]
The government has moved to address environmental and traffic hazards that are posing significant risks to residents of East Coast Demerara (ECD). Speaking with reporters on Thursday, Vice President Dr Bharrat Jagdeo revealed that due to massive infrastructure investment projects ongoing in the area, the volume of construction material, including sand and loam, passing through […]
– IMF report Guyana is charting a new path of economic transformation, with record-breaking gross domestic product (GDP) growth driven by oil production, rising non-oil output, and public investment initiatives. According to an International Monetary Fund report published on Wednesday, Guyana recorded the world’s highest real GDP growth rate, averaging 47 per cent per year […]
Almost 90 per cent of the hinterland population now has access to a good-quality secondary education. This is according to Guyana’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations Ambassador Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett on Tuesday. Rodrigues-Birkett was at the time responding to questions and recommendations raised at the 49th Session of the Universal Periodic Review in Geneva, Switzerland. […]