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Guyanese can now access oil and gas training locally

─ ‘groundbreaking achievement’ says PM Phillips The development of Guyana’s human resources to effectively manage the country’s oil and gas sector is now a reality with the opening of Guyana’s first oil and gas training facility. The new 3t EnerMech Guyana Training Centre of Excellence, will provide Guyanese with the opportunity to access accredited training […]

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200 Families Receive House Lots during West Dem. Secondary Outreach

Some two hundred (200) families were allocated house lots in Stewartville and Meten-Meer-Zorg, Region Three, during an outreach at the West Demerara Secondary School on Friday. The outreach, which was geared towards addressing housing matters in the region, was led by Minister of Housing and Water, Hon. Collin Croal and a team from the Central […]

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US$20m petroleum training facility launched

— PM says strengthening human resource capacity imperative for country’s development   Prime Minister, Brigadier (Ret’d), the Honourable Mark Phillips, said the Government intends to continuously bolster investments in human capital to build local content capacity and foster a sustainable future for all Guyanese. He made the remarks while attending the official launch of the […]

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Contract for $11B Schoonord to Crane road to be signed next week

The contract for the $11 billion four-lane highway from Schoonord to Crane, Region Three (Essequibo Islands-West Demerara) is expected to be signed on Wednesday, September 7. Housing and Water Minister, Collin Croal said works on the 2.4 miles (3.9 kilometres) thoroughfare will commence shortly following the signing of the contract which was awarded to eight […]

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Amerindian youths to benefit from continuous training

The PPP/C Administration continues to show unwavering support for the youths of indigenous communities, as Community Service Officers stand (CSOs) to benefit from more capacity training in October. This was announced by Amerindian Affairs Minister, Pauline Sukhai, on Thursday evening, at the Amerindian Heritage Month 2022 cultural extravaganza. The government has reinstated the Youth Entrepreneurship […]

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Guyana’s first people an integral part of country’s development

-President Ali Guyana’s first people were given the assurance that they will not be left out of the country’s development but rather play an integral role in taking the country forward. This assurance was given by President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali as he addressed hundreds who gathered at the National Stadium to witness the cultural […]

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IOM hosts workshop to address migrant labour integration in Guyana

The International Organisation for Migration (IOM) led a Private Sector and Labour Migration Stakeholder Workshop to discuss policies regarding the safe and ethical recruitment of migrants when filling gaps in Guyana’s labour force. The engagement was held at the Marriott Hotel in Kingston on Thursday. Labour Minister, Joseph Hamilton, referred to skills and educational training […]

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No apartheid system emerging in Guyana – AG Nandlall

The recent appointment of the Board of Directors under the Natural Resources Fund Act showcases the PPP/C Government’s inclusivity and effort at ensuring transparency and accountability. Attorney General and Legal Affairs Minister Anil Nandlall, SC, said the composition of the board dismisses the idea that Guyana is an emerging apartheid state. The idea of Guyana […]

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Message on the passing of Former Minister Rashleigh Edmond Jackson

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation extends profound sympathy to the family of former Foreign Minister Rashleigh Edmond Jackson on his passing. Mr Jackson was associated with the Ministry up to the time of his death.  His contribution to the foundation and implementation of Guyana’s foreign policy is our legacy. He exuded humility and dignity […]

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Over $160M in contracts awarded to several agencies under Agri Ministry

Several agencies under the Ministry of Agriculture on Thursday signed contracts valued at $161,722,032 to further their development works. A contract valued $25,508,582 was signed between the ministry and Supreme Contracting and Supplies for the construction of a processing facility at White Water Creek, Region One, for the Guyana Marketing Corporation (GMC). Details of the […]

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