The Honourable Minister of Education, Priya Manickchand, has begun to engage leaders in the religious community to address the issues of school dropouts and antisocial behaviours in the school environment. Over the last week, Minister Manickchand has met with religious leaders in the Christian and Islamic communities and will soon be meeting with leaders from […]
The Ministry of Education has begun training teachers and pupils representing a wide cross section of schools at the primary level about the renewed curriculum. It is envisioned that the academic year 2022-2023 will see the piloted curricula for Grades one to four expanded to all schools in Education Districts two, three, four, five, six, […]
Scores of residents in Region Three turned out at the Leonora Track and Field Facility on Friday, as the Ministry of Housing and Water – Central Housing and Planning Authority launched the Home Construction Assistance Programme in the region. Minister of Housing and Water, Hon. Collin Croal; Chief Executive Officer of the Central Housing and […]
Government has inked a $21.2 billion (US$106.4 million) contract with Indian company – Ashoka Buildcon Limited – to begin the first phase of the highly anticipated Ogle to (Haags Bosch), Eccles road network. The signing ceremony of the new four lane project was held at the Parking lot of Rucamel Shopping Plaza, at the Rupert […]
Participants in the Ministry of Tourism Industry and Commerce’s Snap and Share 56 Photography Competition were on Wednesday awarded prizes. The photo competition is an annual feature that allows Guyanese to take pictures of tourism products and experiences in Guyana and submit them to the ministry. After submission, the photos will be uploaded to social […]
The Ministry of Public Works will begin removing encumbrances found on government reserves, as well as roadways across the country, as of Monday, June 27. Minister, Bishop Juan Edghill, M.P, underscored that the decision follows weeks of appeal to citizens to comply voluntarily. “That period of asking for moving is over. The Ministry of Public […]
The government is investing $100 million to upgrade and expand primary health care facilities across Region Two (Pomeroon-Supenaam), with the aim of ensuring citizens have access to quality, reliable and efficient healthcare services. On Thursday, Director-General of the Ministry of Health, Dr. Vishwa Mahadeo led a team including Deputy Director of Regional Health Services, Dr. […]
Government is urging Amerindian leaders to use government investments to better the lives of villagers. The Ministry of Amerindian Affairs has been making heavy investments in hinterland villages across the country, with the aim of bolstering economies. Subject Minister, Pauline Sukhai, MP, visited several villages in Regions Eight and Nine, reminding villagers that they have […]
The Ministry of Health on Friday joined the rest of the world in observing International Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking Day, 2022. The day is being celebrated under the theme “Addressing drug challenges in health and humanitarian crisis.” Delivering remarks during the ceremony held at the Grand Coastal Hotel, Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Narine Singh, […]
– says gov’t ready to make resources available to advance agriculture in the region – encourages farmers to ramp up production of cassava to satisfy Barbados cassava flour market Agriculture Minister Zulfikar Mustapha while recommitting the government’s support for farmers has maintained that Guyana’s agriculture sector is in a better position presently than it was […]