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Diwali is about removing obstacles and darkness from our lives – President Ali
In celebration of Diwali, the festival of lights, President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali urged Guyanese to put aside their differences and let the spirit of Diwali unite them. The President emphasised that the goal of shared prosperity set forth by his administration depends on national unity. The head of state made these remarks at the […]Minister Ramson engages residents of Victory Valley, Watooka
Minister of Culture, Youth and Sport, Charles Ramson, on Monday engaged residents of Victory Valley and Watooka, Linden, Region 10 during a community outreach. Speaking to residents at Victory Valley, the minister reiterated the need to build the country through leadership at the governmental and grass root levels. “We believe it is important for us […]Tree planting exercise held at site of pediatric and maternal facility
– set to become premier health institution – Dr. Anthony The Ministry of Health in collaboration with the Pan-American Health Organisation on Monday held a tree planting activity at the site of the Pediatric and Maternal hospital, Ogle, East Coast Demerara. Several pink and white poui trees were planted on the site to commemorate the […]‘One Guyana’ shows out at Diwali motorcade
A train of well-lit vehicles, many of which already displayed their beauty and craftsmanship in various regions across Guyana, made their journey to Georgetown Sunday evening for the finale of the spectacular lighting display for Diwali 2022. Thousands of Guyanese lined the roadways in anticipation of viewing the magnificent show. The stunning convoy of vehicles […]Mechanism for appointment of Chancellor, Chief Justice to be examined during national consultation- Attorney General
─ for constitutional reform Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs, Anil Nandlall, SC, said Guyana could examine the mechanism used to appoint a Chancellor of the Judiciary and Chief Justice in the upcoming countrywide consultation process for constitutional reform. Government will soon embark on a widespread constitutional reform process as it seeks to upgrade […]Diwali 2022 Message of His Excellency Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali, President of the Co-operative Republic of Guyana.
Diwali and Oneness The joyous festival of Diwali is upon us once again. The First Lady and I and our family extend greetings to all Guyanese, but especially to our Hindu community, on this happy occasion. Diwali recalls the welcome return of Rama, Sita and Lakshman to Ayodhya. The festival also reminds us of the […]Housing upgrades to be conducted along East Bank Corridor
The Housing and Water Ministry’s Central Housing and Planning Authority has extended an invitation for bids for the upgrading of roads, drains and structures along the East Bank of Demerara. The Road Network Upgrade and Expansion programme, which is funded by the Inter-American Development Bank, forms part of the government’s Adequate Housing and Urban Accessibility […]BREEZE PASS is now in effect for smooth, easy travel
-commuters urged to sign up The Demerara Harbour Bridge (DHB) has introduced its Breeze Pass service for motorists traversing the bridge during peak periods, with effect from October 21, 2022. Peak periods are from 16:00 hours (4 pm) to 20:00 hours (8 pm), when there is traffic congestion. Commuters with the Breeze Pass will traverse […]Applications for steel, cement subsidies opens from Tuesday
Persons who wish to benefit from the steel and cement subsidy from the Housing Ministry’s Central Housing and Planning Authority (CH&PA), can soon sign up as applications will be opened from Tuesday, October 25, 2022. Application forms can be uplifted from the Central Housing and Planning Authority on Brickdam, Georgetown and at Regional Housing Offices […]