Some 86 youths will be participating in the seventh annual ‘Youth Parliament’, which commenced on Friday. The forum which concludes on Thursday, August 18, will see participants being trained in parliamentary etiquette and decorum, the role of members of parliament, the art of public speaking, and the branches of government among others. Culture, Youth and […]
following the passing of former Minister, GECOM Commissioner President Dr Irfaan Ali expressed his profound sadness following the passing of Guyana Elections Commissioner Bibi Shadick earlier this afternoon. Shadick was also a former Human Services and Social Security Minister and a member of the National Assembly for many years under the Peoples Progressive Party Civic […]
Very soon, residents of Golden Grove, East Coast Demerara will have legal rights to lands they occupy in the backlands. The regularisation process is slated to commence within a week. This is the outcome of a meeting held with residents, led by Attorney General and Legal Affairs Minister Anil Nandlall S.C, and Commissioner of the […]
The People’s Republic of China yesterday donated a cheque valued at USD $50,000 to the Government of Guyana aimed at tackling Disaster Relief and Risk Management countrywide. The funds were received by Col. (Ret’d) Nazrul Hussain, Director General of the Civil Defence Commission (CDC). The Asian nation expressed intent to formalize a working relationship with […]
A Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency (CDEMA) led Logistics and Relief Management Workshop ended yesterday at the Civil Defence Commission’s (CDC) Headquarters in Thomas Lands. The sessions were geared toward capacity building in areas such as Warehouse Management, Transportation Operational Services and Last Mile Distribution. Participants from the CDC, Ministry of Health, Guyana Defence Force, […]
– important that young people are involved in implementing policies – Pres Ali “It is important that young people are involved in the definition and the implementation of the policies and programmes that are aimed at taking us to a place that we term as development.” Those were the words of President Dr Mohamed Irfaan […]
Farmers of Kuru Kururu and surrounding areas will now benefit from Smart Agro-Processing Facility, which will aid economic development in the area. The Kuru Kururu Farmers Crops and Livestock Association, and the Smart Agro-Processing facility are being housed at the old Kuru Kururu workshop building which was provided by the Agriculture Ministry. Some processed products […]
– ‘We want to fuel economic growth, change lives’ – First Lady Ali Persons living with disabilities are expected to see their lives improved now that the sod has been turned for a spanking new State-of-art Business Center in the ancient county, Berbice. The business and development center will be located at in Palmyra Village, […]
– A “great step for Guyana”, the Project Consultant says The Guyana Hemp Association (GHA) has expressed its deep satisfaction with the passage of the Industrial Hemp Bill in the National Assembly by the PPP/C administration. This follows a request for its passage in 2016 which was denied by the APNU+AFC administration. In an interview […]
The Government of Guyana on Friday signed a US$44 million loan agreement with the World Bank as part of the Guyana Strengthening Human Capital through Education Project. The project focuses on the expansion of access to quality education at the secondary level and improving technical and vocational training (TVET). The agreement was signed in the […]