More than $18 billion has been invested to improve the road infrastructure in Region Five, benefitting approximately 30,000 residents who are residing in the Mahaica – Berbice Region to date. President, Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali made the revelation during the sod-turning event on Tuesday, to commence the construction of the $6.6 billion modern regional hospital […]
-$29M injected in the regions’ economies through the initiative Over 170 residents in Regions Five and Six received their cement and steel subsidy vouchers on Wednesday, as part of the government’s slew of measures to support homebuilders. In Region Five, some 78 persons received their vouchers at the Regional Democratic Council (RDC), Fort Wellington. Madhuri […]
The Ministry of Human Services and Social Security will soon launch a ‘help bot’ to complement its ‘iMattter’ app to further provide support to victims of domestic violence. The app is designed to be user-friendly and accessible, making it easy for survivors to get the help they need. During a recent interview with the Department […]
The Government of Guyana as a major stakeholder notes the ruling today by the Honourable Mr. Justice Sandil Kissoon and the several declarations granted therein that the Environmental Protection Agency of Guyana (EPA) breached its statutory duty by failing to enforce compliance by Esso Exploration and Production Guyana Limited (EEPGL) of its Financial Assurance obligations […]
His Excellency President Dr Irfaan Ali is en route to the United Kingdom to attend the Coronation of His Majesty The King, to be held on Saturday 6th May, 2023. President Ali left Guyana this morning. The Coronation Ceremony will take place at Westminster Abbey, London, and will be conducted by the Archbishop of Canterbury. […]
The Government of Guyana, through the Ministry of Public Works, expresses heartfelt appreciation to the people and the Government of the Peoples Republic of China, for the pavilion donated towards Government’s National Beautification Project along the Lamaha Corridor. Minister, Hon. Bishop Juan Edghill, via a Facebook post earlier today noted that these projects are nearing […]
A striking new Chinese pavilion symbolising 50 years of bilateral relations between Guyana and China is the most recent addition to the Lamaha Street beautification project. Being the first of its kind, the $15 million pavilion was officially commissioned on Wednesday at the Parade Street entrance to the Lamaha ‘safe space.’ Foreign Secretary, Robert Persaud […]
–16,268 sitting exams at 517 centres this year Minister of Education, Priya Manickchand said the 16,268 pupils sitting the National Grade Six Assessment (NGSA) this year are well-equipped and prepared for the examinations. The NGSA commenced Wednesday and will continue on Thursday at 517 examination centres countrywide. The students will be tested in four subject […]
Students sitting the National Grade Six Assessment (NGSA) this year displayed a range of emotions Wednesday morning, as they prepared to enter the examination room. The Department of Public Information (DPI) visited several primary schools across Georgetown and spoke with the children about their expectations. Dequan Layne of F.E Pollard Primary said he is making […]
Residents of Regions One, Three, Seven, Eight, and Nine are set to benefit from multipurpose halls that will be constructed this year, signaling the government’s commitment to developing sports in the hinterland regions. Communities that will benefit from the projects are Mabaruma, Region One with an engineer’s estimated cost of $89.7 million; Leonora, Region Three […]