Guyana is set to host the Fourth Regional Meeting of the Latin American and Caribbean Region of the International Solar Alliance (ISA) from 3-5 August 2022 in Georgetown. The International Solar Alliance is a member-driven, collaborative platform aimed at increasing the deployment of solar energy technologies as a means of enhancing energy access, ensuring energy […]
– Calls for supervisors to do “a better job” Prime Minister, Brigadier (Ret’d), the Honourable Mark Phillips today emphasised the importance of transparency and accountability in the execution of Government-funded projects. He made these remarks at a contract-signing ceremony for the construction of a $117m, 6400 square foot, multi-purpose building for the Civil Defence Commission […]
The Government of Guyana is pleased to welcome to Guyana Global Peace Ambassador and Humanitarian Leader Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, who arrives in Guyana on Friday, July 15th, as part of his international IStandforPeace tour. Gurudev will be at the National Cultural Center on July 15th at 6:30 pm for the Guyana leg of […]
The Ministry of Education’s ‘Smart Classroom’ initiative is expected to be implemented in every hinterland and riverine community by the end of this year. Thus far, 54 per cent of schools in Regions One, Seven, Eight, and Nine are benefitting from this programme. Minister, Priya Manickchand, M.P., made this disclosure while speaking at the National […]
A $117.8 million disaster response multi-purpose centre will be established within 24 months, at the Civil Defence Commission’s (CDC) headquarters, Thomas Lands, Georgetown. To effectively manage disasters, the 6,400 square feet edifice will allow for the centralisation of storage and facilitate easy loading and offloading of disaster supplies. The contract to begin construction was inked […]
–Says Govt aggressively working to bridge gaps for hinterland development Prime Minister, Brigadier (Ret’d), the Honourable Mark Phillips today updated Amerindian leaders across Guyana on a number of transformative projects in the energy and telecommunications sectors. The Prime Minister, who is responsible for both sectors, told representatives at the National Toshaos Conference at the Arthur […]
Indigenous leaders were on Tuesday reassured by Prime Minister, Brigadier (ret’d) Mark Phillips, who has responsibility for energy and Information and Communications Technology (ICT) of government’s commitment to bridging the energy and digital divide. Bridging the divide would see some 215 hinterland and riverine communities benefitting from reliable energy and internet connectivity which is enjoyed […]
A monumental contract was today signed at the Civil Defence Commission (CDC) Headquarters to initiate the construction of a Multi-Purpose Building at the Thomas Lands location. The building will consist of administrative office space, a bond and warehouse, and other response facilities. Prime Minister of Guyana, Brigadier (Ret’d) Mark Phillips, in his feature address stated […]
The Board of Industrial Training (BIT) and the Guyana Conference of Seventh-day Adventists on Sunday launched the Linden Entrepreneurial Network of Seventh-day Adventists (L.E.N.S.A.) training programme. The initiative will facilitate opportunities for skills training, employment, small business development, and community enhancement projects in the Linden township. Residents will be trained in various fields including oil […]
Over 136,000 people in hinterland and riverine communities will benefit from government’s solar home energy systems in the first quarter of 2023. This includes the installation of 30,000 – 150 watts solar panels, and provision of batteries and lighting kits. Chief Executive Officer of the Guyana Energy Agency, Dr. Mahender Sharma, during his presentation on […]