– MOM initiative launched in Region For to empower boys, men Local Government and Regional Development Minister Nigel Dharamlall, members of the joint services, regional and community representatives and members of the business community delivered motivational speeches to participants who were in attendance. Speaking at the event, Minister Dharamlall said Guyana will not achieve its […]
Today, Agriculture Minister Zulfikar Mustapha comissioned a $15 million agro-processing facility in StIgnatius, Region Nine. During a regional outreach in 2020, farmers requested assistance with retrofitting the building, making it more modern. During today’s commissioning exercise, Minister Mustapha told farmers that the government recognizes the importance of agro-processing and as such this facility has been […]
The Men on Mission (MOM) – a 1000-Man initiative was officially launched in Mabaruma, Region One (Barima-Waini) on Saturday morning with the aim of addressing social and other issues affecting men and boys. Housing and Water Minister, Collin Croal attended the launching ceremony held at the Regional Democratic Council compound in Mabaruma. A brainchild of […]
Fifty (50) residents of Caria Caria, Wakenaam and Leguan on Friday received their certification after they successfully graduated from the National Training Project for Youth Empowerment (NTPYE) delivered by the Board of Industrial Training (BIT). Fourteen males and 36 females received their certification from Labour Minister Joseph Hamilton, the Chief Executive Officer of BIT Richard […]
Linden Contractors were urged to complete their road and other projects on time and within the stipulated contractual agreement as the government has adopted a zero-tolerance for negligence and time-wasting on all projects. This is even as Public Works Minister, Bishop Juan Edghill met with contractors to discuss their progress with the rehabilitation works on […]
Prime Minister, Brigadier (Ret’d) Mark Phillips on Saturday morning accompanied His Excellency, President Dr Irfaan Ali for the Regional Kilo Walk in commemoration of Caricom Energy Month 2022. In delivering brief remarks, Prime Minister Phillips noted that the walk sends a message to the world of Guyana’s continued efforts to foster resilient lifestyles. “We used […]
Some 360 Corentyne, Berbice families received house lots as the Housing and Water Ministry took its house lot allocation exercise to Region Six on Friday. Beneficiaries were allocated residential lots in the low, middle and moderate-income categories, in the Number 75 and 76 new housing schemes. The allocation exercise held at the Classic Hotel Parking […]
The second round of the preliminary objections in the case concerning the Arbitral Award of October 3, 1899 (Guyana v. Venezuela) continued, on Friday, at the Peace Palace in The Hague, Netherlands, the seat of the Court. In the hearings, Venezuela’s preliminary objections to Guyana’s submission of its memorials on the merits of the case […]
– Minister Anthony With the world quickly zeroing in on the importance of mental health following the advent of COVID-19, the government is rolling out a series of short and long-term plans to address mental health across the country. Aside from the recent passage of the Suicide Prevention Bill, which was a monumental milestone for […]
– seven witnesses testified to date The Presidential Commission of Inquiry (COI) into the events surrounding the March 2 General and Regional Elections and the events leading up to the declaration of the results, will resume public hearings on November 28, 2022. Secretary of the COI, Javed Shaddick speaking to the Department of Public Information […]