To expedite the completion of the new Demerara Harbour Bridge (DHB), China Railway Construction International Limited (CRCCL) will add 200 skilled workers, including engineers, to the project. President Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali during an early morning site visit on Tuesday, received the update from CRCCL representatives. He was informed that the additional workforce would focus […]
– Opposition is protesting the US government’s immigration policy Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs, Mohabir Anil Nandlall SC, stated the government of Guyana was not responsible in any way for the arrest of social media personality Melissa Ann Atwell, who goes by the moniker ‘Melly Mel.’ Atwell was arrested in the United States […]
The government is developing an Artificial Intelligence (AI) application for malaria testing, aiming to eradicate the disease. Minister of Health, Dr Frank Anthony announced the initiative at the launch of the Universal Healthcare Voucher held at the Arthur Chung Conference Centre at Liliendaal, last Saturday. Dr Anthony noted that this initiative is being executed through […]
Thirteen Fisheries Officers successfully completed the Marine Mammal Observer training program facilitated by the Joint Nature Conservation Committee of the United Kingdom. The accomplishment of this milestone demonstrates the Government of Guyana’s commitment to biodiversity protection within Guyana’s marine and inland waterways. Minister of Agriculture, Hon. Zulfikar Mustapha M.P., this morning appointed the Fisheries Officer […]
Residents and farmers of Vriesland, West Bank Demerara, had the opportunity to voice their concerns and receive direct responses from Minister of Agriculture Zulfikar Mustapha during a community outreach on Wednesday morning. The minister’s visit followed a commitment made by His Excellency President Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali to the residents of the area. Minister Mustapha […]
The government decisively suspended the permit for the controversial mining project in Aranaputa, Region Nine, prioritising environmental protection and citizen well-being. During a recent statement, Minister of Natural Resources Vickram Bharrat clarified that the permit was initially granted to the Aranaputa Neighbourhood Democratic Council (NDC), not a Brazilian company. The NDC partnered with Brazilian investors, […]
Residents of Imbaimadai and Ominike in Region Seven are poised to experience a significant improvement in their access to potable water, as a $49.4 million water supply upgrade project reaches its final stages. For years, these communities have relied on creeks and rainwater harvesting for their water needs. However, with 90 per cent of the […]
The Ministry of Health, in collaboration with regional authorities, is actively investigating and monitoring a suspected outbreak of Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease (HFMD) in Region Four (Demerara-Mahaica). HFMD is a contagious viral disease that primarily affects children of primary school age, although individuals of any age can contract it. On March 11, an expert […]
President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali has firmly rejected any dialogue with Venezuela while it continues to breach the Argyle Declaration, stating that he would not be ‘bullied’ into talks. Speaking to the media Saturday last, President Ali responded to reports that Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro had requested dialogue under the Argyle Agreement. “I have made […]
– ongoing construction on the airport progressing The Cheddi Jagan International Airport (CJIA) is undergoing extensive upgrades to meet international standards, with several key projects advancing. Minister of Public Works, Bishop Juan Edghill announced that negotiations for the Terminal Two contract are in their final stage. He made this disclosure during a meeting on Tuesday […]