A new 8,800-square-foot primary school is under construction in Tuschen, Region Three and is expected to be completed in just two months. The school is being built with prefab materials to reduce overcrowding in the current primary school, His Excellency Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali announced on Thursday. According to President Ali, who was leading a […]
During 2022, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) stayed firmly on its course towards becoming a modern and responsive environmental regulator and achieved notable successes in several key areas. Strengthening Complaints and Emergency Response The Agency established a dedicated Complaints and Emergency Response Department with a staff complement of eight (8) and the plan is to […]
To enhanced the level of education delivery in the nursery sector, the office of the Assistant Chief Education Officer – Nursery (ACEO-N) has embarked on a country-wide “Teacher Exchange Visit” where teachers will visit well-managed nursery schools in various regions. ACEO-Nursery, Mr Devendre Persaud stated these visits are aimed at improving the management of schools […]
The Government of Guyana, in keeping with its stated commitment to create a modern platform for arbitration as an effective method of settling commercial and other disputes in Guyana, will this year enact a Model Arbitration Bill. Government will continue in 2023 to offer capacity building by training and education to familiarise stakeholders with the […]
A host of infrastructural developments is expected to be seen in the health sector this year, including the establishment of several new hospitals and major upgrades to existing facilities. The sector will, this year receive $84.9 billion as its budgetary allocation. Minister, Dr Frank Anthony, during a panel discussion on Budget 2023 Thursday, said the […]
The Labour Ministry remains keen on maintaining the safety and health of workers countrywide. Minister, Joseph Hamilton said Friday that the government’s interventions in the workplace have contributed to the decrease in workplace fatalities. “You have to pay attention to what you would have as a likely increase if you didn’t have these interventions. […]
– Pours cold water on Norton’s criticisms Vice President, Dr Bharrat Jagdeo has poured cold water on the opposition’s claims that Budget 2023 is ‘anti-poor’ as he bemoaned the fact that it has undergone a series of consultations, and has been meticulously crafted to encourage community building and infrastructural improvement. He was at the time […]
The Government of Guyana has allocated some $263.1 million in the 2023 budget towards the completion of the City Hall restoration project. The $780 million contract for the restoration was signed in September 2021, with Fidis Guyana Incorporated. However, as work progressed, extensive damage to the structural components of the building was uncovered by contractors. […]
The government is making strides in advancing the country’s coconut industry through its decentralisation programme and introduction of high-yielding and disease-resistant varieties. The Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali- led Administration rolled out the programme in 2022, which aligned with its manifesto commitments. The massive undertaking saw the establishment of nine coconut nurseries in Charity, Kairuni, Wakenaam, […]
– Commits to fixing infrastructure, drainage and irrigation issues President, Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali told residents of Ruby Village, East Bank Essequibo that government is aiming to position Guyana as a main hub for food supply to the entire Caribbean region, and Ruby Backland can play a crucial role in this regard. The head of […]