Government, through the Guyana Livestock Development Authority (GLDA) has made available some 350 special breeds of milking cows to begin the highly anticipated diary project for single parents. The strategic move comes at a time when the PPP/C Administration continues to push aggressively to strengthen Guyana’s food safety system and expand its export potential. His […]
Acting Commissioner of Police, Clifton Hicken today, declared that serious crimes in the country are down by 15 percent as he reported that this development was credited to the Guyana Police Force’s (GPF) recently implemented 2022-2026 strategic management plan. The Top Cop made this disclosure during the force’s annual awards ceremony held at the Tactical […]
Some $3 billion in supplementary funds will be invested towards Amerindian development as the improved quality of life for Guyana’s first people remains a priority for the government. The provision for the money will be tabled in the National Assembly on July 21. President Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali said, “Next week Thursday, we will proceed […]
Brackish water shrimp production is growing by leaps and bounds along the Corentyne Coast, as the People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) government continues to make heavy investment to produce some 1.2 million kilograms of shrimps annually. Government started the pilot project in July 2021 with 75 interested farmers in the ancient county. The intention was to […]
Over 4, 000 children between the 5 and 11 years age group have been vaccinated with their first jab since the People’s Progressive Party Civic (PPP/C) Government procured 52, 800 doses of the US-made Pfizer vaccine. Speaking during Thursday’s COVID-19 update, Minister of Health Dr. Frank Anthony said a closer collaboration with parents is necessary […]
Residents of Wakenaam are urged to take advantage of the many training opportunities in the health sector as government rolls out its modernisation and developmental plans for communities across Guyana. Addressing residents on the Region Three island on Wednesday, Minister of Health Dr. Frank Anthony said there are many opportunities available, and coming on stream, […]
The Ministry of Public Works will soon execute maintenance works on the main access roads of Mashabo, Mainstay, and Agatash to provide relief to commuters within those respective areas. Minister Juan Edghill made this disclosure during the National Toshaos Council Conference (NTC), on Wednesday. He stated that the ministry’s engineer has already examined, and estimated […]
Some 300 families of hinterland communities in Regions One, Seven, Eight and Nine, are set to benefit from a $750 million hinterland housing programme, a new initiative under the Ministry of Housing and Water’s Central Housing and Planning Authority (CH&PA). Minister of Housing and Water, Collin Croal during his presentation at the National Toshaos Council […]
– food security plan to be crafted Advancing agricultural production in the hinterland has been high on the government’s agenda over the past two years, and by the end of 2022, an injection of more than $2 billion will catapult the sector even further towards achieving food security. His Excellency, Dr, Mohamed Irfaan Ali made […]
– Urges NTC participants to identify core issues and plan on the way forward His Excellency Dr Irfaan Ali today urged the participants of the National Toshaos Conference (NTC) to work together to identify issues within their communities and to come up with core plans to address them. The Head of State made this call […]