The skills gained from the Training Workshop on Sustainable Bamboo Development in Guyana will assist in bringing economic sustainability to vulnerable individuals, and enable them to create wealth. This was stated by Local Government and Regional Development Minister, Nigel Dharamlall on Monday. He made these remarks at the graduation ceremony for the workshop held at […]
Road works have commenced on the rehabilitation of Ballfield Main Access Road in Crabwood Creek, Region Six (East Berbice-Corentyne). The works which began on August 24, cost some $19.7 million. They are being executed by the Public Works Ministry’s Special Projects Unit. It is also the fulfilment of a commitment made by Minister, Bishop Juan […]
─ contact tracing, other mechanisms already operational Health Minister, Dr Frank Anthony is urging citizens to take the necessary steps to safeguard themselves against monkeypox. Guyana recorded its second case of the virus on Monday. “We have diagnosed a second person with monkeypox. That person is now at Ocean View Hospital receiving treatment. The person […]
-another 278 students to benefit Another 278 students will soon have access to education, following the signing of a $54 million contract for the extension of the CV Nunes Primary School in Anna Regina, Region Two (Pomeroon-Supenaam). The extension will see the construction of a two-storey building to house 12 additional classrooms, a sanitary facility […]
─ irregular land occupancy being addressed – Min. Croal The Housing and Water Ministry’s Central Housing and Planning Authority (CH&PA) will host its ‘dream realised’ house lot distribution exercise in Region Three (Essequibo Islands-West Demerara) in September. Housing and Water Minister, Collin Croal said Friday, that the event will see a number of residents receiving […]
─ $10M project to be launched soon Government is looking to start a $10 million project by procuring some 300,000 cement blocks from communities across South Central Rupununi, through the hinterland housing programme. The administration wants to create as much economic activities in that part of the district, allowing residents there to enjoy a more […]
On Friday, the Guyana National Bureau of Standards certified SS Natural Fruit-flavoured Inc under the Made in Guyana Certification Mark Programme. The business received certification to use the mark on its barbeque sauces. It is the ninth business to be certified. The British High Commissioner to Guyana, Jane Miller lauded the products and expressed the […]
Rosey Pereira, a mother of a six-year-old autistic child said she will now be able to better provide educational materials to ensure her child has access to quality education after receiving the government’s $100,000 one-off cash grant. Pereira, was among scores of persons who received the cash grant for children living with disabilities in Region […]
The Government of Guyana will launch a probe into the erroneous immigration and registration data of citizens ending up in the hands of a political party, back in 2020, which was supplied to GECOM during the national recount of ballots during the 2020 General and Regional Elections. The data was used by the governing party, […]
Flood-affected residents of Kaikan and surrounding communities in Region Seven, on Saturday received food hampers as part of the government’s flood relief efforts. The flooding was as a result of heavy rainfall which caused the overtopping of the Cuyuni River. Housing and Water Minister, Collin Croal who visited the community, handed over about 100 hampers […]