Some 3,500 residents of Wakenaam Island, Region Three (Essequibo Island-West Demerara) now have access to 24-hour water service, as a $50 million water distribution system was commissioned in the Noitgedacht village, on Monday. The Noitgedacht Well, the first of its kind to be drilled by the Guyana Water Incorporated (GWI), was officially commissioned by His […]
His Excellency, Dr Irfaan Ali has restated the PPP/C Government’s relentless efforts aimed at building a future of equal opportunities for growth for all Guyanese regardless of location. Addressing the commissioning of a new well at Wakenaam, Region Three on Monday, Dr Ali said the work of his government to unite Guyana continues in the […]
The Caribbean Community’s (CARICOM) passionate efforts towards reducing its US$5 billion food import bill by 2025 must see the full involvement of every sector across member states. The overarching strategy, which was developed to cut the region’s huge food expense, must also incorporate all the stakeholders, including farmers, the private sector, women and the youth […]
-‘No need for restrictions, but responsibility’ – President Ali The first case of monkeypox was today confirmed in Guyana. The announcement was made by Minister of Health, Dr Frank Anthony. He informed that the person underwent a series of tests over the weekend. Dr Anthony said the male resident of Region Four, had all the […]
-Awards ceremony kickstarts Mining Week Miners are being reassured that Government will continue to invest in the development of the mining industry, given its significant contribution to economic growth. The assurance was given by Permanent Secretary of the Natural Resources Ministry, Joslyn McKenzie on Sunday. He was addressing the Awards and Cocktail Ceremony which kickstarts […]
-President Ali to deliver keynote address The Guyana National Population and Housing Census 2022 will be officially launched tomorrow. All persons in Guyana are being encouraged to fully participate by providing accurate information and cooperating with the Enumerators/Census-takers, who are scheduled to visit every household and building in Guyana. President, Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali will […]
Residents of Smith Creek, Region One are set to benefit from government’s Hinterland Housing Programme. The programme, which is executed through the Ministry of Housing and Water – Central Housing and Planning Authority, will see the construction of a number of elevated wooden homes in the riverine community. During a recent community engagement, Minister of […]
-PYAC, other donors support initiative Close to 80 students attending the Sophia Primary school and other schools around Georgetown are now equipped with the necessary supplies for the new school term. On Sunday, the Rotaract Club of Georgetown, supported by the President’s Youth Advisory Council (PYAC) and other donors conducted a back-to-school drive at the […]
Government remains steadfast in its commitment to ensuring a healthy population, through investments and access to services and information that encourage healthier lifestyles. Minister of Health, Dr Frank Anthony, who was speaking at the opening of a one-day wellness market on Sunday, highlighted the importance of physical activity, nutrition and mental well-being. The event was […]
Added to the many initiatives already implemented by Government to improve the lives of persons living with disabilities, provisions are also being made for their caregivers. This was disclosed recently by Minister of Human Services and Social Security, Dr Vindhya Persaud, during the distribution of the $100,000 special needs fund, at the Ptolemy Reid Rehabilitation […]