Two hundred women are set to benefit from the Women Empowerment in Energy Programme (WEEP), a collaboration among the Board of Industrial Training (BIT), the Guyana Energy Agency (GEA) and the Small Business Bureau (SBB). This will see participants from Regions Seven (Cuyuni-Mazaruni) and Nine (Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo) receiving training in theoretical and practical aspects […]
Persons traversing the Diamond, Grove East Bank corridor are being assured improved traffic flow with the recent conclusion of major infrastructural works. Public Works Minister, Bishop Juan Edghill spearheaded a site inspection in the area on Tuesday, to ensure the works completed meet the required standard. To this end, the minister said the government is […]
Scores of parents and guardians of Linden, Region 10, who recently benefitted from the government’s $100, 000 special needs cash grant said the money will go a far way with assisting with purchasing necessary supplies for their children. The distribution exercise took place at the Watooka Guest House, Linden and was conducted by the Ministry […]
Fifty-eight teachers from the Upper Takatu-Essequibo Region (Region Nine) are now certified through the ProFuturo Digital Education Programme. The first graduation exercise was hosted at the Arapaima Primary School. The 58 graduating teachers are attached to Arapaima Nursery School, Arapaima Primary School, St. Ignatius Nursery School, St. Ignatius Primary School, and St. Ignatius Secondary. In […]
The Housing and Water Ministry’s Central Housing and Planning Authority (CH&PA), is set to commence major infrastructure works in Millie’s Hideout, Linden, Region 10 (Upper Demerara-Berbice). Housing and Water Minister, Collin Croal said works in the new housing development will commence within a few weeks. These include land preparation for the construction of roads and […]
Residents of Annandale, East Coast Demerara, will benefit from notable improvements to the area’s drainage and irrigation system, infrastructure, as well as security and other measures being put in place. This was disclosed by Minister of Housing and Water, Collin Croal, at a follow up community outreach on Monday. This is mere days after His […]
Home construction for fifteen (15) informal settlers at Annandale North, East Coast Demerara is expected to begin in the coming weeks. This announcement was made by Minister of Housing and Water, Hon. Collin D Croal during a community meeting at the Annandale Primary School on Monday. Minister of Local Government and Regional Development, Hon. Nigel […]
The Health Ministry in Collaboration with the Pan-American Health Organisation (PAHO) will host a health and wellness fair at the Arthur Chung Conference Centre on Friday. Minister, Dr Frank Anthony, said several booths promoting healthy living and offering health services will be available to the public. Caribbean Wellness Day (CWD) is a regional response to […]
– as five Mainstay/Whyaka families receive homes from FFTP Five families including two Community Service Officers (CSO) received keys to their new homes, as Amerindian Heritage month celebrations continued at Mainstay/Whyaka village, in the Essequibo County, at the weekend. The five homes were constructed by Food for the Poor (Guyana) Inc (FFTP). Speaking with DPI, […]
─ heightened security for community Government will be implementing a number of concrete measures at the koker in Annandale, along the East Coast of Demerara, to improve the working environment for fisherfolk there. To support the infrastructure, President, Dr Irfaan Ali announced that his administration plans to install sufficient lights and build appropriate facilities that […]