Ranks of the Guyana Fire Service and its Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) participated in a muster parade early Sunday, which saw Home Affairs Minister Robeson Benn and Chief Fire Officer (Ag) Gregory Wickham inspecting ranks’ uniforms and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). One hundred and fifty (150) firefighters attached to the Central, Alberttown, West Ruimveldt, Campbellville, […]
Region Nine (Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo)is poised to become a central hub for logistics and the value-added sector, as Guyana, Northern Brazil and Barbados aim to offset development in this region through a tripartite approach. GO-Invest’s Chief Executive Officer, Dr Peter Ramsaroop highlighted the role of Region Nine in this development at the opening of Rupununi […]
The PPP/C Administration remains steadfast in its efforts to bridge the digital divide. In a demonstration of this continuous effort, approximately 98 girls from Regions Two, Three, Four, Five, Six, and Ten recently completed the annual Guyanese Girl Code programme. The initiative provides a platform and safe space for girls across the country to become […]
During a meeting with farmers from Burma Housing Scheme and other surrounding areas on Saturday, Agriculture Minister, Honourable Zulfikar Mustapha announced that systems are being put in place to satisfy farmers’ demands for seed paddy in the region. Minister Mustapha made the disclosure while engaging farmers during the commissioning of the new office building […]
– Squatting, infrastructural improvements, other issues addressed His Excellency, Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali, on Saturday conducted a walkabout in Herstelling and Grove, East Bank Demerara to address the concerns of the residents. Residents raised concerns about illegal electricity, drainage, flooding, housing and water related matters, crime, road infrastructure, squatting and derelict vehicles. The head of […]
The Guyana Tourism Authority (GTA) launched the inaugural Guyana Fishing Festival at the Piraiba (Lau Lau) Lodge, Makari, Region Eight, on Friday. The fishing festival will be held on November 26 and 27, 2022 at Piraiba lodge. Director of GTA, Kamrul Baksh, during remarks at the launch, highlighted that the aim is to place the […]
– Human Services ministry launches ‘Orange Avenue’ The PPP/C Administration, since taking office in August 2020 has been working assiduously to eradicate gender-based violence (GBV), particularly against women and girls countrywide. In an effort to attain this change, the government through the Ministry of Human Services and Social Security launched ‘Orange Avenue’ on Friday along […]
– will offer greater protection against all forms of violence Human Services and Social Security Minister, Dr Vindhya Persaud said the Domestic Violence Act will be amended to the Family Violence Act. The minister made this disclosure at the National Park on Saturday, as the ministry hosted day two of the 16 days of Activism […]
– homes to be completed in first quarter of 2023 The first one hundred beneficiaries of the Lethem Housing Support Programme signed their agreement with the Ministry of Housing and Water-Central Housing and Planning Authority (CHPA), on Saturday to move forward with the construction of their homes. Minister of Housing and Water, Hon. Collin Croal […]
– To create employment opportunities for youths, residents In keeping with the government’s commitment to providing employment opportunities for all, the Ministry of Local Government and Regional Development signed a $13.6 million contract with the North Sophia Community Development Council (CDC) to develop a community centre. Permanent Secretary of the Local Government Ministry Prema Ramahah-Roopnarine […]