The Bureau of Statistics will be utilising Information and Communications Technology (ICT) for the 2022 census, set to commence on Thursday, September 15. This year’s census focuses on the gathering of social, economic, and demographic information about the population with the incorporation of technology to gather those data. The last census done in 2012 used the […]
─ growth despite global situation “speaks volumes” The 2022 mid-year report published by the Finance Ministry on August 29, indicates that Guyana is not suffering from the ‘dutch disease’, as being touted by some sections. This is the position of experienced Economist Richard Rambarran and Financial Analyst Joel Bhagwandin, who were speaking on the matter […]
The Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) has agreed to release documents requested by Attorney General and Legal Affairs Minister, Anil Nandlall, related to the national recount of the March 2, 2020, General and Regional Elections. The AG had written the elections body requesting immigration and registration documents which were submitted by the then APNU+AFC Government, which […]
The President of the 76th Session of the United Nations General Assembly, His Excellency Abdulla Shahid will be in Guyana for an official visit from 9 to 10 September 2022. His Excellency Shahid assumed the presidency in September 2021 following his election by the Member States of the United Nations. This is the first time […]
Housing and Water Minister, Collin Croal said government will be investing in four new water treatment plants in Region Three (Essequibo Islands-West Demerara), while $4.7 million will be spent to upgrade existing treatment plants. The new treatment plants will be built on the islands of Wakenaam and Leguan, Parika, and Wales. The existing plants at […]
The PPP/C Administration remains committed to increasing opportunities in culture, youth, and sport, investing billions of dollars in the sector over the last six months. The 2022 mid-year report, compiled by the Ministry of Finance, shows that some $106.5 million has been funneled into events geared at providing a platform for recognising, promoting and celebrating […]
The Health Ministry has collaborated with the Pan American Health Organisation/World Health Organisation (PAHO/WHO) to reduce the neonatal mortality rate in Guyana through the ‘Helping babies breathe’ training programme. The initiative seeks to build the capacity of nurses and other healthcare workers to provide quality care to newborn babies. Health Minister, Dr Frank Anthony said […]
The government is looking to create a space in Guyana for world class events such as “the Cricket Carnival” which will take place here from September 16 to October 2. Culture, Youth and Sports Minister Charles Ramson said the development of culture especially in the performing arts has always been a biproduct of prosperity and […]
The scheduled retraction of the Demerara Harbour Bridge is slated to recommence this weekend following the incident last Sunday. While the bridge has reopened to vehicular traffic, it has not had a retraction since the retractors are not yet realigned. General Manager of the Demerara Harbour Bridge Corporation Wayne Watson said works to rectify the […]
To further enhance Information and Communications Technology (ICT) in the education sector, some 3,750 electronic tablets are expected to be delivered to students across Guyana by the end of this month. An additional 7,250 tablets are expected to be delivered by the last quarter, accomplishing the goal of providing 11,000 tablets pre-loaded with teaching resources […]