─ three major gold operations also being established Guyana is set to resume the exportation of manganese as government seeks to further diversify the economy. Since taking office, government has made it clear that it will not depend solely on the booming oil and gas sector to develop the economy and its people. This was […]The Private Sector Commission (PSC) has been reassured that it remains a partner with government for national development. This assurance was given by Senior Minister in the office of the President with responsibility for finance, Dr. Ashni Singh. The minister was at the time delivering the feature address on behalf of President, Dr. Mohamed Irfaan […]
The changes in Guyana’s economic landscape and the prospects for development in every sector, require the country to ‘up the ante’ and ensure systems and services meet international standards. This was highlighted on Wednesday at a media sensitisation session on Quality Infrastructure facilitated by the Guyana National Bureau of Standards (GNBS) and CARICOM Regional Organisation […]
Neighbourhood Democratic Councils (NDCs) in Regions Four and Five have been urged to identify suitable land to establish temporary landfill sites. Minister of Local Government and Regional Development, Nigel Dharamlall, M.P. made the call during a recent meeting with the local organs. He said solid waste management remains a priority for government and as such, […]
Minister of Local Government and Regional Development, Nigel Dharamlall, M.P, encouraged Neigbourhood Democratic Councils (NDC) of Region Three, to recommit themselves to community development, to build a strong local government system. He made the statement Wednesday while engaging officials at the Regional Democratic Council (RDC). He said NDCs are government on the ground, as they […]
Theme: “Nurses: A Voice to Lead – Invest in nursing and respect rights to secure global health”. Today, Guyana joins the rest of the world to observe International Nurses Day 2022 under the theme, “Nurses: A Voice to Lead – Invest in Nursing and Respect Rights to Secure Global Health”. On May 12th annually, nurses […]
Through the Ministry of Education’s Health and Family Life Education (HFLE) Unit, two students from President’s College have received their much-needed spectacles. This initiative falls under the unit’s Health, Wellness and Environmental Management programme. The programme benefits pupils in schools across the country by providing spectacles and hearing aids free of cost. Every year, students […]
–450 jobs to be created A US$40 million company, Pipe Coating Guyana (PCG) Inc., was launched on Wednesday evening at the Marriott Hotel, Kingston. The company is being led by Guyanese-owned S. Jagmohan Hardware Supplies, in partnership with two foreign companies PSS and WASCO Energy. Minister within the Ministry of Public Works, Deodat Indar, MP […]
Fourteen (14) Neighbourhood Democratic Councils (NDCs) on Wednesday received a total of $35 million in subvention from the Ministry of Local Government and Regional Development to facilitate community infrastructure and other projects. The cheques were handed over to chairpersons during a simple ceremony at the Regional Democratic Council office in Region Three, by Minister, Nigel […]
UNICEF Area Representative to Guyana and Suriname, and Special Representative to the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Nicolas Pron, on Wednesday handed over two solar direct drive refrigerators to Minister of Health, Dr. Frank Anthony. The equipment which was procured through the COVAX cold chain equipment mechanism to support the rollout of COVID-19 vaccines, will aid in […]