-over 200 jobs created The mining town of Linden, Region Ten (Upper Demerara-Berbice), is set to benefit from major economic development, as Caribbean Concrete Guyana Incorporated officially opened its concrete production facility and oxygen plant at Amelia’s Ward on Friday. The first of its kind in the region, the $400 million investment by the Guyanese-owned […]
The construction of more maternal waiting homes is on schedule, as efforts continue to significantly reduce Guyana’s maternal mortality rate, especially in the hinterland and urban communities. Health Minister, Dr Frank Anthony said these interventions are necessary since the biggest challenge is providing the appropriate care for mothers at the hospitals. “One of the interventions […]
The Government of the Cooperative Republic of Guyana (GCRG) via the Office of the Minister of Home Affairs made an official request for investigative services to the Regional Security System (RSS), Office of Professional Responsibility (OPR). As a result, the RSS facilitated the request and a former Detective Chief Inspector of the Metropolitan Police Service, […]
Hard work and dedication are being credited by this year’s top National Grade Six Assessment (NGSA) performers. Neuel Bancroft of Annandale Primary, Angelica Subryan from Cumberland Primary, and Jos-el Educational Institute’s Jonathon Gomes shared this year’s top spot attaining 518 marks. Bancroft who could not hold back his emotions said he was “quite excited and […]
– 420 vaccine carriers donated to health ministry United Nations Children Fund (UNICEF) area representative to Guyana and Suriname, Nicholas Pron has lauded the government’s efforts to minimise the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic in Guyana. He made the remark Friday during a simple ceremony, where 420 vaccine carriers were donated to the Ministry of […]
Two and a half years into the COVID-19 pandemic, Guyana is recording milder cases, and fewer hospitalisations and deaths from the disease. Health Minister, Dr Frank Anthony during Friday’s COVID-19 update noted that this could be credited to the many persons who took the first dose of the vaccine. He said while vaccination numbers remain […]
Labour Minister, Joseph Hamilton recently announced the formation of a labour committee aimed at addressing breaches of the labour laws. The committee comprises officials of the Ministry of Labour, as well as legal advisors within the Attorney General’s Chambers. During an interview Friday, Minister Hamilton disclosed that the committee will be addressing several issues, including […]
Families of Bare Root and Dazzell Housing Scheme on the East Coast of Demerara who were affected by a windstorm on Monday have commended the government for its timely support. The Civil Defence Commission (CDC) on Wednesday, delivered relief following the results of an assessment of the situation in the villages. The assessment found that […]
– Min. Mustapha delivers on promise Fulfilling a commitment made to the members of the Plaisance Seventh-Day Adventist Church, Agriculture Minister Zulfikar Mustapha on Friday presented the religious body with new farming equipment and tools. The presentation was made mere days after the church’s leadership met with the minister seeking guidance on developing a section […]
– “Safe Space” being established Parents and Guardians of children living with disabilities can rest assured of their children’s safety while at work, with the extension of the government’s ‘safe space’ day and night care facility. The ‘safe space’ care initiative was conceptualised by Human Services and Social Security Minister, Dr Vindhya Persaud, to protect […]