Some 7,000 house lots are being developed in Region Three (Essequibo Island- West Demerara), as part of the PPP/C government’s drive to provide 50,000 house lots to Guyanese by the year 2025. His Excellency, President Irfaan Ali while conducting a walkthrough of the new West Central Mall under construction at Leonora, West Coast Demerara said […]
The Ministry of Health will continue monitoring, and be on high alert for possible cases of Monkeypox as the virus has been detected in more than 40 countries already. Health Minister Dr. Frank Anthony, recently stated that the country now has the capability to test for the virus, if the need arises. Guyana’s local health […]
Minister of Health Dr. Frank Anthony recently noted that the new Mental Health Bill 2022, currently before a Special Select Committee in Parliament, will cater for persons struggling with substance abuse, to ensure they receive the necessary support to return to normalcy. The minister explained that substance abuse is classified under the mental health act, […]
Minister of Home Affairs Robeson Benn, is encouraging indigenous people to embrace all opportunities to join the country’s security forces, as government drives steadfastly to create equal opportunity for all Guyanese. “We want to have young amerindian people and others who are not represented to rush to join up whether it’s the police force, whether […]
The People’s Progressive Party/ Civic (PPP/C) government is not interfering or controlling the proceedings of the National Toshaos Council (NTC) Conference which wrapped up on Friday at the Arthur Chung Conference Centre. This was made clear by Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs, Anil Nandlall S.C. Speaking on his weekly programme “Issues in the […]
Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs, Anil Nandlall, S.C, said Amerindians will not be excluded from the nation’s constitutional reform process, while reaffirming government’s commitment to ensuring their rights are legally protected. The move comes at a time when the administration is forging ahead with building a new legislative infrastructure for Guyana. The AG […]
Indigenous leaders are commending government for the recent announcement of $3 billion investment to be made in their communities. The $3 billion supplementary budget will be laid before the National Assembly on July 21 for approval. President Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali made the disclosure on Thursday when he addressed the over 200 leaders at the […]
-AG anticipates speedy trial The High Court has set September 12, as the trial date for the hearing of the case challenging the legality of the Natural Resources Fund (NRF) Act which was passed in the National Assembly on December 29, 2021. The NRF Act which was passed legally, is being challenged by Opposition Chief […]
– Calls GEA Electric Vehicle Maintenance and Repairs Workshop momentous Prime Minister, Brigadier (Ret’d), the Honourable Mark Phillips, stated that the Government will continue to develop the electric vehicle industry to lessen the country’s carbon footprint. He explained that with Guyana’s drive to significantly slash the price of electricity, having electric vehicles will become very […]
–to bolster economic development The construction of the ninth Demerara Bank Limited branch at Leonora, West Coast Demerara, is expected to bolster economic development in Region Three (Essequibo Islands-West Demerara). A sod turning ceremony was held on Thursday, to mark the start of the construction of the bank at Tract ‘DB’ Groenveldt, Leonora. The bank’s […]