The Hon. Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs, Mohabir Anil Nandlall SC, MP on Tuesday, March 28, 2023, met with a delegation from the Women and Gender Affairs Commission at the Attorney General’s Chambers, Carmichael Street, Georgetown. The delegation was led by Chairwoman of the Women and Gender Affairs Commission, Ms. Indra Chanderpaul. Accompanying […]
Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs, Anil Nandlall, SC, has clarified that the contract for the development of the national electronic identification card (e-ID), was done in conformity with the procurement laws of Guyana. The government recently signed a US$35.4 million contract with German-based company, Veridos Identify Solutions for the implementation of the e-ID […]
Some 30 Guyanese each received approximately $1 million through the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports- Cultural and Creative Industry’s Grant programme to further boost the creative arts industry. Minister, Charles Ramson Jr, said the programme was designed to reach every region. This policy of inclusivity and diversity is an essential aspect of the initiative, […]
– ready to take advantage of opportunities in tourism, other sectors Fifty-five persons, who are now equipped with a wide range of skills and knowledge to meet the growing demands in the hospitality, tourism, oil and gas, and other related sectors, graduated from several courses offered by the Carnegie School of Home Economics (CSHE) on […]
The Ministry of Education is taking another step towards achieving universal secondary education with the establishment of a new secondary school in Jawalla, Region Seven. The Honourable Minister of Education, Priya Manickchand and other senior officers within the Ministry of Education on Tuesday visited the community to determine a possible location for the school. Minister […]
The Carnegie School of Home Economics today held its graduation exercise for the class of 2022 at the Marriott Hotel, Georgetown where 55 Guyanese graduated in five disciplines. Of the 55 graduates, eight of them pursued the Certificate in Household Management, 16 pursued the Certificate in General Cosmetology, 15 pursued the Certificate in Commercial Food […]
Guyana is now able to inspect and issue helideck licenses, further equipping the nation with the necessary skills to significantly develop its burgeoning oil and gas sector. A helideck is a landing platform on a vessel or offshore structure, which allows helicopters to land and take off. On Tuesday, the Guyana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) […]
Guyana has received assistance from the Canadian Government to improve maternal, newborn, and child health across hinterland regions. The project is being funded by Global Affairs Canada and executed by McMaster University at a cost of CA$2.5 million. It will be implemented over five years. The project aims to reduce mortality rates among women of […]
The government has once again issued a stern warning to individuals who persist in illegally occupying land, especially on river banks and near sea defences, announcing that it will be implementing a robust enforcement programme to address the issue across the region. “Don’t believe that people can start occupying space or engage in squatting and […]
The Government of Guyana embarked on a mission to improve the viability of the forestry sector through the export of secondary products, rather than focusing primarily on raw materials. The strategy will ensure the sustainability of the sector, limiting deforestation by reducing the number of logs exported. It will also increase profits by enhancing the […]