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$447M Deeds, Commercial Registries Authority building opens in Suddie

President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali commissioned a $447 million Deeds and Commercial Registries Authority building at Suddie in Region Two on Wednesday. The modern edifice is the first dedicated building in Guyana to fully house the operations of the Deeds and Commercial Registries Authority. The three-storey structure features a residential facility for the authority’s manager, […]

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New boilers valued $210M installed at GPHC to boost infection control efforts

The Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) has acquired three new boiler systems valued at approximately $210 million. These systems are essential for sterilisation. It produces high-pressure steam to kill microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, and fungi on medical equipment and instruments. Minister of Health Dr Frank Anthony commissioned the machines on Wednesday. He commended the […]

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Min Mustapha pledges support for Zeeburg fisherfolk

During a community outreach to Zeeburg along the West Coast of Demerara on Tuesday, Agriculture Minister Hon Zulfikar Mustapha said that additional infrastructural works will be executed to further enhance the landing site in the area. He told residents that the works formed part of an ongoing landing site and wharf enhancement programme that President […]

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Minister of Education Commissions US$1.9M Hopetown Practical Instructional Centre

The Honourable Minister of Education, Priya Manickchand, on Tuesday officially commissioned the US$1.9 million Hopetown Practical Instructional Centre at Mahaica-Berbice, Region 5. This state-of-the-art facility was implemented under the Ministry of Education’s Guyana Skills Development and Employability Project. The commissioning of this facility marks a significant achievement in the government’s ongoing efforts to modernize and […]

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Guyana, Hess Corporation, Mount Sinai ink US$125M MoU to extend National Healthcare Initiative 

The Government of Guyana, Hess Corporation, and Mount Sinai Health System have signed a landmark US$125 million Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to extend the National Healthcare Initiative for five years. This partnership aims to transform Guyana’s public healthcare system into a world-class service by 2030. It will ensure that high-quality care is available to all […]

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MOE continues to push for universal access to TVET

-commissions US$1.9M TVET facility in Region Five Guyana is advancing towards universal access to Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) as the Ministry of Education expands its infrastructure to support skills development. A US$1.9 million Practical Institute was commissioned in Hopetown, Region Five on Tuesday,  bringing the ministry closer to ensuring citizens gain valuable […]

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Gov’t tightening regulations on speedboat safety, fare hikes

The Ministry of Public Works’ Maritime Administration Department (MARAD) is tightening regulations for speedboat operations along the Parika-Supenaam route due to concerns over unauthorised fare increases, safety, and hygiene. During a meeting with speedboat operators last Friday, Minister of Public Works Bishop Juan Edghill warned that non-compliance would not be tolerated. He highlighted that around […]

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Government of Guyana, Mount Sinai Health System and Hess Corporation announce five-year extension of National Healthcare Initiative

-Initiative aims to transform Guyana’s public health system by 2030 with world-class healthcare services accessible to all citizens, especially vulnerable communities-Extension builds on significant progress made since the initiative’s 2022 launch His Excellency Dr Irfaan Ali, President of the Co-operative Republic of Guyana, today announced a five-year extension of the National Healthcare Initiative to transform […]

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$800M to boost sea, river defence in Region Two

The government is investing $800 million to enhance sea and river defences in Region Two (Pomeroon-Supenaam). Contracts have been signed to strengthen several coastal structures across eight areas. They are Collin, Aurora, two lots at Onderneeming, Queenstown, La Resource, Maria’s Delight, Good Hope, and La Union. Minister of Public Works Bishop Juan Edghill described the […]

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MLGRD Responds to misleading ‘Village Voice’ article

The Ministry of Local Government and Regional Development wishes to categorically reject a notion published by the Village Voice media outlet which claims that the ministry has “refused” to pay individuals who participated in the Mashramani competitions on its behalf. This allegation has no basis in truth and appears to be deliberately geared towards maligning […]

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