─ 24 shade houses constructed in schools across six regions The Government of Guyana through the Ministry of Agriculture has been working assiduously to promote youth involvement in the agriculture sector. Since assuming office, the government has been aggressive and steadfast in its efforts to ensure more young people were given the resources to get […]
–Region Nine health centres to be upgraded to district hospitals The government continues to place emphasis on its human resource in the health sector, as it moves to position Guyana as a world leader in healthcare delivery. As part of the strategic plan, the Ministry of Health (MoH) will be constructing training centres in Regions […]
The Ministry of Agriculture- Fisheries Department in collaboration with the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) and the Sustainable Wildlife Management (SWM) Programme is hosting a two-day Inland Fisheries and Aquaculture Support Project validation exercise for the Proposed Regulatory Changes to the Fisheries Act (2002) and the Aquaculture Framework Bill. Minister of Agriculture, Zulfikar Mustapha on […]
Over the weekend, the Minister of Housing and Water, Hon. Collin Croal inspected the housing units being constructed through the Lethem Housing Support Programme in Region Nine. During this phase of the programme, the first forty-eight (48) homes are being built at the New Culvert City Housing Scheme and Tabatinga Housing Scheme. Each clay brick […]
The National Literacy Department of the Ministry of Education today opened a three-day literacy training workshop for District Education Officers (DEOs) who have responsibility for Primary education in the eleven education districts. Assistant Chief Education Officer with responsibility for Literacy, Ms. Samantha Williams said that the three-day session will encompass the sharing of practices and […]
The Ministry of Public Works wishes to publicly correct an erroneous report made by a daily newspaper, which stated there was damage to a section of the Sheriff/ Mandela Road, in the vicinity of Duncan Street. The alleged damage in the form of a “huge hole” is the cover of a metal chamber used by […]
The Ministry of Housing and Water-Central Housing and Planning Authority commenced processing of Agreements of Sale for the initial 150 allottees of the Tract ‘CHPA’ Housing Scheme in Lethem, Region Nine on Saturday. Minister of Housing and Water, Hon. Collin Croal, who was present at the activity, stated that the process is a critical stage […]
The Government of Guyana has embarked on a Diaspora outreach in the United Kingdom as of Monday 10th April 2023. This is following a visit made by His Excellency President Irfaan Ali who visited the UK last year and met with members of the Guyanese Diaspora. This is the first physical outreach post-pandemic by the […]
It was an explosion of food, drinks, music, and colourful kites, as families turned out in numbers across the country to enjoy this year’s grand Easter Monday celebration. The festive atmosphere was enhanced with families engaging in a range of outdoor activities, including football, cricket, and picnicking. The Department of Public Information (DPI) took its […]
The excitement was high among many small business owners and vendors, who set up stands in parks, along the seawalls, and other public spaces to attract the thousands of Guyanese who came out to celebrate Easter on Monday. With their colourful display of kites, handcrafted items, and tasty treats and toys for the children, several […]