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‘Snap on’ spectacle programme to be launched soon

More than 4,000 hinterland residents will benefit from free spectacles from the Government of Guyana through a programme to be launched shortly. This was revealed by Health Minister Dr Frank Anthony, who said the “snap on” spectacles programme will be launched within a month. “This is a special programme that we have…because we will be […]

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Sports Halls for Regions One, Three, Seven, Eight, Nine in 2023

The Peoples Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) Government plans to build new sports halls that will benefit thousands of hinterland residents, especially athletes next year. These facilities will be placed in Regions One, Three, Seven, Eight and Nine as the Culture, Youth and Sports Ministry plans to spearhead the integration of more sports into these communities in […]

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Visually impaired women among 600 Berbicians to receive house lots

Some 600 residents of Region Six (East Berbice-Corentyne) will be allocated house lots in Number 75 and Number 76 Villages, Corriverton during the Housing and Water Ministry ‘dream realised’ exercise on Friday and Saturday. A total of 400 persons received house lots at the exercise held at the University of Guyana Tain Campus today, while […]

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Gov’t plugging massive resources into spice production

As part of Guyana’s implementation of climate-smart agriculture practices, the PPP/C Administration continues to expand the production of spices which include turmeric, ginger, and black pepper in Region One. On Wednesday, during the commissioning of the coconut nursery in Hosororo, Agriculture Minister Zulfikar Mustapha indicated that the government will continue to work with the farmers […]

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New recreational facilities open at Herstelling, Prospect

Residents living in the communities of Prospect, and Herstelling Blocks A and V, East Bank Demerara can now enjoy new recreational facilities. This forms part of the government’s initiative to guarantee that Guyanese have access to safe and adequate recreational facilities within their communities. The Housing and Water Ministry- Central Housing and Planning Authority collaborated […]

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Nine-member team selected for technical training in India

-‘Learn all you can learn for Guyana’ –  Minister Edghill Public Works Minister, Bishop Juan Edghill on Thursday addressed the nine employees of the Public Works Ministry- Transport and Harbours Department, who were selected to participate in the Major Equipment Training Session on the M.V Ma Lisha in India. The participants will have the responsibility […]

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Government will continue to invest in sport — Prime Minister Phillips

– Declares 2022 Amerindian Heritage Games open Prime Minister, Brigadier (Ret’d), the Honourable Mark Phillips told indigenous Guyanese, who were gathered at the Everest Cricket Club ground for the start of the 2022 Amerindian Heritage Games, that the Government will continue to make the necessary investments in sport. The Senior Government Official declared the much-anticipated […]

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Board of Inquiry submits report, keeps seven-day deadline

Today, Minister of Public Works, Bishop Juan Edghill, received the official report of the Board of Inquiry (BOI), regarding the October 8th 2022, allision of the vessel, Tradewind Passion, into the Demerara Harbour Bridge. Captain Joseph Lewis – a Marine Officer and Surveyor of Ships, led the team and officially delivered the report, assuring the […]

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Hon. Mohabir Anil Nandlall, SC, MP, Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs address to 145th Inter-Parliamentary Union Assembly, Kigali, Rwanda on 13th October 2022

Madam Chairwoman, Mr. President, other distinguished members of the Head-table, Colleagues, I bring you greetings from the President, Government and people of my country, the Cooperative Republic of Guyana, South America.  Permit me to thank you, Madam Chair, and the Government and people of Rwanda, for the exceptional hospitality, which you have so graciously extended […]

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Liberalisation of telecommunications sector has promoted its expansion – PM

-Lauds GTT’s fibre roll-out campaign and its 100,000 homes connectivity achievement Prime Minister, Brigadier (Ret’d) the Honourable Mark Phillips today credited the liberalisation of the telecommunications sector for creating the impetus for innovation, growth and advanced service to Guyanese consumers. During a press conference held at GTT’s new Ocean View Executive Conference Area in the Pegasus […]

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