The People’s Republic of China recently donated G$4 million to the Civil Defence Commission (CDC) to aid in the National Disaster Relief Effort. The funds were then used to purchase long boots and large quantities of food supplies that will bolster food hampers that are packed and dispatched by the Commission. Chinese Ambassador to Guyana, […]
– Free hearing aids, spectacles, and joint replacement among initiatives The Health Ministry has been making several strides to improve the quality of life for persons living with disabilities as several programmes were rolled out in 2022. Monies were expended to acquire assistive devices for these persons; these included hearing aids, spectacles, walking canes and […]
– 24 per cent reduction in fatalities The government remains committed to ensuring the safety and health of workers across the country. During a press conference on Thursday, Labour Minister Joseph Hamilton provided a detailed report as it pertains to what the ministry has done to enhance the safety and health of workers in Guyana […]
In keeping with the PPP/C Government’s commitment to delivering 20,000 online scholarships to Guyanese,7,410 Guyana Online Academy of Learning (GOAL) scholarships have been awarded to persons to date. Public Service Minister Sonia Parag made the disclosure as she appeared on The Guyana Dialogue, Thursday. The GOAL programme is a collaborative effort between the Education and […]
Meena Bafan, an 85-year-old elderly woman of Herstelling, East Dank Demerara will soon be moving into her newly constructed home following the delivery of a commitment made by His Excellency Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali during a recent outreach. The head of state led a group of men under the ‘Men on Mission’ [MOM]initiative to the […]
Guyanese can look forward to strengthened security measures at airports and agencies, as well as improved methods of conducting business, as the government is working to advance technology in the country. Vice President, Dr Bharrat Jagdeo recently disclosed that this forms part of ongoing efforts to digitalise the economy. The Vice President was speaking at […]
Guyana will sign its first sale agreement on carbon credits tomorrow, December 2. President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali will witness the signing at the Baridi Benab, State House. Speaking at the Guyana Oil and Gas Energy Chamber’s Annual Awards and Induction Ceremonial Dinner on Wednesday, Vice President Dr Bharrat Jagdeo said Guyana will be the […]
Over 30 young men residing in Leopold Street, Georgetown will soon commence various skills training through the Labour Ministry’s Board of Industrial Training (BIT) programme. During a media conference Thursday, Labour Minister, Joseph Hamilton told journalists that the majority of the prospective trainees are willing to pursue the block-making course, while others will partake in […]
Yupukari in Rupununi, Region Nine, is a thriving community that is benefitting economically from its conservation-based tourism product. Yupukari is one of several communities recently visited by a group of media operatives from leading media houses in Guyana, on a familiarisation tour sponsored by the Government of Guyana. General Manager, Kaiman House Lodge, Delene Lawrence […]
– hinterland communities to benefit soon– Min Ramson Youths across twenty-one (21) communities are now benefitting from improvement to their community grounds as the Culture, Youth and Sports ministry has outfitted their grounds with lighting. Minister Charles Ramson Jr made the disclosure while speaking with the Department of Public Information (DPI) recently. “By the end […]