Minister of Labour Joseph Hamilton, has called on technical institutions to rethink their roles and functionality to support government’s effort to create a skilled workforce. This call comes after reviewing annual reports of the institutions, which the minister said shows their unpreparedness to fill the skill gap needed in the oil and gas industry. He […]
Agriculture Minister Zulfikar Mustapha has made it clear that all marine fishermen across the country who earn their living at sea will benefit from the recently announced $150,000 one-off relief grant. The minister made this statement in light of misconceptions that were brought to his attention as it relates to the requirements to benefit from […]
– Says Summit needs to define pathway for overall integration His Excellency Dr Irfaan Ali said that in order to fix the systemic issues of North, South, Central America, and the Caribbean, there must be “frank and fact-based” conversations among member states. To engender this, the President explained that this week’s IX OAS Summit must […]
Vice President, Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo announced Friday that government will be assisting farmers across the Essequibo Islands- West Demerara, Region Three, with some $100 million in fertiliser support. Addressing scores of farmers at the Rice Producers Association (RPA) bond, Dr. Jagdeo said in order for everyone to benefit equally from the assistance, a 15-member committee […]
His Excellency, Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali has said countries within the Americas, particularly Small Developing States (SIDs) in the Caribbean, face the brunt of the global crisis caused by COVID-19 and therefore, collective actions are needed to fix the ‘systemic issues’ affecting the region. President Ali was at the time addressing the Ninth Summit of […]
– engages Region Three residents The PPP/C Government has fulfilled 90 percent of its manifesto promises in less than two years in office, and is currently working to ensure the modernisation of the country to the benefit of all Guyanese. The administration’s vision was reinforced today by Vice President, Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo as he addressed […]
─ $1.3B already expended to improve pump capability The PPP/C Government will be injecting more than $5 billion to strengthen the water systems and tackle drainage and irrigation issues, in the Essequibo Islands-West Demerara (Region Three). The aggressive move forms part of the administration’s master plan to develop long term strategies for the nation’s drainage […]
– 2,000 to benefit says Vice President Two thousand persons from Region Three will become the latest beneficiaries of the government’s part-time jobs initiative bringing the total number of beneficiaries to 9,000. This represents a $360 million investment by the government. Vice President, Dr Bharrat Jagdeo made the disclosure as he addressed hundreds of residents […]
The highly anticipated International Building Exposition set for July 22 to 24 at the Guyana National Stadium, Providence, East Bank Demerara is gaining momentum with over 200 local and international companies already registering for the event. Of the prospective participants, 12 are international companies that have completed the registration process, and paid in full […]
The relationship between communities and the police will be further strengthened as the Guyana Police Force (GPF) has officially re-established its Community Relations Department (CRD). The CRD is responsible for ensuring preventative policing strategies, utilising proactive and reactive law enforcement, and community participation. Through intersocial activities such as sporting tournaments and friendly competitions, as well […]