Five hundred and three residents of Region Two are now fully equipped with technical skills after being certified by the Board of Industrial Training (BIT) on Monday. BIT provides free training programmes countrywide in its drive to strengthen and upskill Guyanese with the requisite skillsets and knowledge to capitalise on opportunities in all sectors. The […]
─ 20,000 residents to benefit from improved service Approximately 20,000 residents from Diamond to Prospect, East Bank Demerara, will soon benefit from an improved level of service and supply of potable water with the drilling of a well at Sixth Avenue, Diamond. The drilling of the 660 feet well by the Guyana Water Incorporated […]
As works for the final stage of the Linden synthetic track advance, the marking of the track lines is progressing swiftly. This achievement has brought excitement to many local athletes in Region Ten, signaling the start of a new era for sports there. Speaking on the 592 Sports radio programme recently, Minister of Culture, Youth […]
Investing in the Indigenous Peoples is essential to achieving sustainable development goals and creating a more inclusive, and equitable world. Minister of Amerindian Affairs, Pauline Sukhai expressed these sentiments while delivering remarks at the 22nd Session of the Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues held at the United Nations Headquarters in New York. The session is […]
The drying and storage facilities for corn and soya bean which are currently being constructed at Tacama Landing along the Berbice River are expected to be completed within the next two to three months. This was disclosed by Minister of Agriculture, Zulfikar Mustapha on Tuesday, during an outreach to Ann’s Grove, East Coast Demerara. The […]
The largest group of graduates, totaling 1,400, under the Ministry of Human Services and Social Security’s Women’s Innovation and Investment Network (WIIN) training recently received their certificates. Over a two-day period, the women from Regions Three and Four were formally accredited, most of whom had no formal qualifications before starting the programme and are on […]
Despite the presence of a functioning Office of the Ombudsman in Guyana, a significant portion of the population remains unaware of its role and responsibilities. The Ombudsman’s office is an independent one that seeks to address injustices citizens may face as a result of administrative action or inaction. Citizens can seek remedies for injustices caused […]
─ Targets women 30 years and above Chronic diseases have accounted for 74 per cent of deaths in Guyana and the Ministry of Health is working to lessen this percentage and ensure the population remains healthy. Chronic diseases are defined broadly as conditions that last one year or more and require ongoing medical attention or limited […]
The government through the Guyana Livestock Development Authority (GLDA) has opened invitations for bids for the construction of milk parlours in Regions Four, Five and Six. These facilities will be constructed at GLDA’s farm at Mon Repos, 50 acres at the Mahaica, Mahaicony Abary – Agricultural Development Authority (MMA-ADA) scheme, Region Five, and at […]
President, Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali has restated his government’s commitment to collaborating with international partners to advance transformative projects across all sectors. Speaking at the Private Sector Commission’s Annual General Meeting on Tuesday at the Guyana Marriott Hotel, Georgetown, President Ali revealed plans to visit the United Kingdom (UK), as part of efforts aimed at […]