– President Ali announces during community outreach Five hundred (500) residents including teachers, nurses and other young professionals of Bartica, Region Seven (Cuyuni-Mazaruni) will benefit from homes under the government’s turn-key initiative. His Excellency, Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali made this announcement during an outreach held at the Bartica Community Centre Ground on Wednesday, where a […]
-outlines track record over 18 months Vice President, Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo today made it clear that the PPP/C Administration takes planning and the implementation of its master plan for development seriously. The Vice President, who was responding to criticisms of key government initiatives by the Opposition Leader, said the government will not allow, “People like […]
-will continue to consult with various groups The Government will be meeting with various interest groups, as it continues to examine numerous options at providing support to citizens amid the rise in cost of living. This assurance was given today by Vice President, Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo in response to a question raised during his press […]
The National Milling Company of Guyana (NAMILCO) today Wednesday, June 15, 2022, received its certification from the Guyana National Bureau of Standards (GNBS) to use the Made in Guyana Certification Mark on its ‘Thunderbolt’ and ‘Maid Marian Self-Rising’ flours. The flour company joins three other Guyanese companies which have met the quality requirements of the […]
Consumers are once again placed at the forefront by the Competition and Consumer Affairs Commission (CCAC) with the launch of its compliance certificate. The compliance certificate speaks to the Consumer Affairs Act of 2011, which aims to promote and protect consumers’ interests with regard to the supply of goods and services. The programme launched on […]
As Guyana experiences steadfast economic growth, the tourism sector is providing correlative transformative programmes as more foreigners flock the country. In response, the GTA has tailored a number of programmes to capitalise on this influx of visitors, and upskill Guyanese, equally. Three thousand (3000) Guyanese are being targeted by the Guyana Tourism Authority (GTA) to […]
– 2-day workshop to focus on a range of facets The Ministry of Health, in conjunction with UNICEF and the Civil Defence Commission (CDC), today initiated a 2-day Water And Sanitation Hygiene (W.A.S.H.) workshop at the Commission’s Headquarters. The activity is geared to train technical professionals about the importance of W.A.S.H. and how it can […]
– says Mahipaul trying to distract from the “real issue” Minister of Parliamentary Affairs and Governance, Gail Teixeira, M.P, has highlighted that the Procurement Act provides for a Bid Review Committee to address issues of contractors who are dissatisfied with a particular tender process. Explaining the function of the Bid Review Committee, the Minister said […]
The Ministry of Housing and Water’s, Central Housing and Planning Authority (CHPA) launched its Home Construction Assistance Programme in New Amsterdam and Skeldon, Region Six (East Berbice- Corentyne) on Tuesday. The programme, which is a brainchild of His Excellency, Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali aims to provide assistance to citizens who own lands acquired through CHPA, […]
While agriculture is a major source of employment in Guyana, traditionally, older citizens take on the responsibility of farming whether it’s small or large-scale farming. However, as the country rapidly progresses, it is becoming important for the younger generation to venture into the agriculture sector. The government over the past two years has invested billions […]