The MB Sandaka which services the Parika/Leguan route will be placed in a dry dock for approximately one month from March 27 for its biannual maintenance. The Transport and Harbours Department (T&HD) General Manager, Marclene Merchant told the Department of Public Information (DPI) on Tuesday that the works are necessary. She added that “every two […]
Guyana will soon commence cultivation trials for millets production in Regions Four, Nine, and 10 to support the transition to large-scale production of the seed locally. President, Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali made the announcement Saturday last, during a virtual address at the Inauguration of the Global Millet Conference in New Delhi, India. Highlighting the instrumental […]
The People’s Progressive Party/ Civic (PPP/C) Government continues to work to ensure Guyana becomes a global leader in key sectors including energy, food and climate. President, Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali has reiterated the country’s commitment to building a resilient, sustainable, and competitive economy by 2030. He was at the time speaking during the opening ceremony […]
The Ministry of Housing and Water will conduct a public consultation to gather feedback on the development of the new Silica City on the Soesdyke-Linden Highway. The activity is set to take place on Tuesday, March 21 at the Kuru Kururu Youth Choice Centre, according to the housing ministry. The consultation will be led by […]
Twelve teachers from schools across the coast are the first batch of persons who have completed their Post Graduate Diploma in Distance Education offered by the Indira Ghandi Open University (IGNOU) through the Guyana Online Academy of Learning (GOAL). The course which ran for one year and concluded in June, 2022, saw the educators being […]
The Ministry of Health (MOH) on Monday received 4,800 doses of the paediatric Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines from the Kingdom of Spain through the COVAX mechanism. COVAX, co-led by the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI), Gavi and the World Health Organisation (WHO), alongside key delivery partner UNICEF, aims to accelerate the development and manufacture of […]
Installation of the new Linden Synthetic Track is expected to be completed in approximately 30 days. This was disclosed by Minister of Culture, Youth and Sport, Charles Ramson Jr who visited Linden, Region 10 over the weekend to inspect ongoing works at Bayrock, where the installation of the synthetic track has begun. Speaking with the […]
– Construction of St Roses High to be completed soon Construction work has commenced on the new Arthurville Primary School, Wakenaam Island, Region Three, as part of the government’s mandate to ensure equitable access to education is provided nationwide. The building of the modernised learning facility is expected to be completed by the new school […]
The PPP/C Government through the Ministry of Public Works expended some $26 million to construct bridges in the communities of Paipang Creek and Rupunau, Region Nine (Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo). The construction of the bridge over Paipang Creek is a significant development for the region, as it benefits over 450 residents. Rehabilitation works on the bridge […]
The Minister of Labour, Honourable Joseph Hamilton MP, has directed a “Formal Investigation” into the fatal accident involving Mr. Neptrid Hercules who was employed by BOSAI Minerals Group Guyana, Republic Avenue, Linden, Upper Demerara River. The formal investigation will commence on Monday, March 27th, 2023, and will last for six weeks. This action is in […]