−as countries celebrate 50 years of bilateral relations His Excellency, Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali said the relationship between Guyana and the People’s Republic of China is imperishable, as inseparable ties between the two countries have brought tremendous development gains to the people of both nations. President Ali was speaking at a reception to commemorate the […]
– Dr. Singh tells JC Chandisingh 2021 graduating class Youths have been encouraged to make the most of the opportunities being presented to them in one of the most exciting times in Guyana. The call was made by Senior Minister in the Office of the President with responsibility for Finance, Dr. Ashni Singh, as he […]
The Ministry of Public Works signed a $640 million (US$3.2 million) contract with Rail India Technical and Economic Service Limited (RITES) Ltd for consultancy services for the construction of the Ogle to Haags Bosch, Eccles Road network. The $21.2 billion (US$106.4 million) contract for the 7.8 kilometers, four -lane highway road was signed between the […]
For some countries, climate change is a threat. But in Guyana’s case, it is an unfortunate reality. In fact, dating back to the 1960s, Guyana has been facing the adverse effects of climate change by way of increased temperatures, drier weather, longer drought seasons and heavier rainfall. In seeking to adapt to climate change, the […]
Guyana and Barbados are currently working out the modalities for the hospitality training of 6,000 Guyanese set to get underway in Barbados. The governments of Guyana and Barbados agreed last year on the training of Guyanese in hospitality, to effectively prepare Guyana for the imminent boom in the tourism sector. Minister of Tourism Industry and […]
Residents of Kariako, Region One (Barima-Waini), will benefit from improved access to potable water, with a new $30 million well to be drilled in the village during the first quarter of 2023. Minister of Housing and Water, Collin Croal, M.P said the project will be undertaken by the Basic Needs Trust Fund (BNTF). It will […]
Several communities in the Upper Mazaruni district (Region Seven) are gearing up to access training programmes being provided by the Board of Industrial Training (BIT). The villages of Jawalla, Kako, Waramadong, Kamarang, and Paruima are among villages to benefit from garment construction, joinery, boat building, and commercial food preparation programmes set to commence at the […]
– as $25,000 cash grant distributed in Region 9 Minister within the Office of the Prime Minister with responsibility for Public Affairs, Kwame McCoy, M.P has reiterated the PPP/C Administration’s commitment to safeguarding the livelihood of every Guyanese, regardless of their background or location. He was speaking to residents of Moco Moco, Region 9 […]
Kwakwani, Guyana – Neighbourhood Democratic Council Chairman for Kwakwani, Court Simon, today received 800 food hampers from the Civil Defence Commission (CDC). The supplies are part of an ongoing effort to aid the flood affected residents of that community. The Commission, along with other Government agencies, are monitoring the country during this rainy season for […]
Abutment work on the Moblissa bridge along the Soesdyke/Linden Highway is 90 percent completed. An abutment is the sub-structure on the ends of a bridge which support the superstructure. Minister of Public Works, Bishop Juan Edghill, MP, while conducting inspections on the bridge recently, noted that works on the main carriageway commenced due to holes […]