Support for the fight against gender-based violence is heightening as the Ministry of Human Services and Social Security, on Friday launched its Community Advocates Network (I CAN) poster pledge campaign. The initiative seeks mounted poster pledges on walls and other visible areas to increase awareness and recruit others to join the cause. It is a […]
The challenges faced by seafarers will no longer be overlooked, as Minister of Public Works, Bishop Juan Edghill, is set to meet with them to address their working conditions, as well as other issues. Minister Edghill made the commitment as Guyana joined the rest of the world in observing ‘Day of the Seafarer,” which […]
─ ministerial team meets with South Ruimveldt residents In keeping with government’s manifesto commitment of ensuring that no region, community or village is left behind, Minister of Public Works, Bishop Juan Edghill M.P., on Thursday, announced that massive upgrades will soon begin on the Aubrey Barker Road in South Ruimveldt, Georgetown. The minister was speaking […]
The Government of Guyana, through the Civil Defence Commission (CDC), today made good on its promise to deliver relief aid to neighbouring Suriname. Supplies valued at G$10m were presented to representatives of the Nationaal Coördinatiecentrum voor Rampenbeheersing (NCCR), which is Suriname’s National Disaster Management Coordination Centre, by Major Loring Benons, CDC’s Director General (ag). During […]
Increased training and staff complement, and the implementation of a recording and notification of occupational accidents and diseases (RNOAD) system are being credited for the notable improvements in the operations of the Ministry of Labour’s Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) department. Under the $6 million RNOAD initiative, 20 laptops, one desktop computer, seven laser printers, […]
Residents of Speightland, Region 10 (Upper Demerara-Berbice) are set to benefit from $8 million in emergency infrastructural works by the Ministry of Public Works. The announcement was made during an outreach to the region on Thursday, as part of government’s intervention to provide relief to citizens in flood affected areas. Minister, Bishop Juan Edghill, M.P, […]
In an effort to expand poultry rearing in the lower Mazaruni district, households within the village of Karrau Creek, Region Seven will receive 25 Black Giant chickens before the end of July. The large dual-purpose chicken has the ability to produce up to 200 eggs annually and about 4.5 kilogrammes of meat. Minister of Agriculture, […]
─ Health Ministry monitoring cases of dengue fever Residents of the riverine communities, Mashabo and Bethany, Region Two today, benefitted from a specialised medical outreach conducted by the Ministry of Health, as part of the government’s continued efforts to make healthcare accessible to all citizens. The outreach was led by the Ministry’s Director-General, Dr. Vishwa […]
Minister of Education, Priya Manickchand is calling for an ‘all hands on deck’ approach with the support of parents, teachers, students and other officials, as the ministry continues with its efforts to strengthen the education system. She was speaking during the Georgetown Department of Education’s Awards ceremony hosted on Wednesday. “We are committed to meeting […]
– Non-compliant companies will be exposed- Minister Hamilton warns The Ministry of Labour has, to date, recovered some $13 million owed to employees for 2022, in wages, annual leave, overtime and severance payments. At present, the ministry has over 300 cases at the litigation stage, most of which stemmed from complaints made against private security […]