The Ministry of Health will be prioritising the training of nurses, to supply the high demand that will emerge as a result of infrastructural development and the expansion of the health sector. Minister of Health, Dr. Frank Anthony met with the new nurses’ council on Wednesday, during which, he explained that they will have a […]
Guyana’s agriculture sector is one that contributes hundreds of millions of dollars annually to Guyana’s economy. This industry, with subsectors of aquaculture, farming, sugar and rice production, employs over 17 per cent of Guyana’s workforce. However, this South American nation’s agriculture sector is at risk of collapsing due to the erratic changes in climate. Against […]
Guyanese can now raise their expectations for cheaper, more reliable electricity as the highly anticipated gas-to-energy project is one step closer to realisation. His Excellency, Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali said the multibillion-dollar project is geared at slashing electricity costs by at least 50 per cent, with massive cuts in fuel prices and electricity output by […]
The Cheddi Jagan International Airport, Guyana’s main international air transport hub will accommodate more air traffic and larger aircraft as the $1.8 billion expansion work nears completion. With the June 30 extended deadline for completion of works, the contracting firm China Harbour Engineering Company, is working assiduously to complete the final testing of electrical, mechanical, […]
Prime Minister Mark Phillips has assured all Guyanese of government’s commitment to maintaining law and order while ensuring citizens’ safety countrywide. The Prime Minister met with residents of several villages along the East Coast of Demerara on Wednesday, whose safety was threatened by violent protest actions on Tuesday by residents of neighboring villages. “As a […]
A new labour office and training centre will be established in the Upper Mazaruni district, (Region Seven) to help resolve labour and exploitation issues in the district. Minister of Labour, Joseph Hamilton, M.P., made the disclosure recently following reports from residents about employers’ refusal to pay monies owed. “Many Amerindian communities, if not all of […]
The removal of encumbrances along the roadways and government reserves will protect citizens plying their trade, promote ‘road safety’ and improve traffic flow especially in the cases of emergencies. The Ministry of Public Works launched the removal campaign countrywide on Monday, June 27, after weeks of appeal to citizens to comply voluntarily. The campaign is […]
Residents of Mon Repos and neighbouring communities along the East Coast of Demerara corridor, who were affected by the protest actions on Tuesday, will be provided with free therapy and trauma counselling from the Ministry of Human Services and Social Security. This is one of the government’s many interventions being implemented to deliver relief and […]
In an effort to raise awareness and improve the branding of the Counter Trafficking in Persons Unit, the Ministry of Human Services and Social Security on Thursday launched a logo competition for artists and graphic designers countrywide. Minister of Human Services and Social Security, Honorable Dr. Vindhya Persaud urged creatives to sign up and share […]
The Bureau of Statistics and Digital Technologies Group of Companies Inc today, June 29, 2022 signed a GYD$219,784,200 contract for the supply and delivery of 2400 Computer Tablets and accessories to be utilized for field data collection during Guyana’s 2022 Population and Housing Census. Signing on behalf of the Bureau during the simple but significant […]