– as he responds to criticisms Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs, Hon. Mohabir Anil Nandlall, SC, MP, responded Tuesday to criticisms levelled against the government over the planned development in the Berbice county. Minister Nandlall highlighted the myriad of commercial institutions that are set to take Regions Five and Six by storm. “We […]
Government has welcomed the master plan of three local businessmen who have moved to establish a multi-billion-dollar shore base port facility at the foreshore, Plantation Best, West Bank Demerara. Investors Azruddin Mohamed of Hadi’s World Incorporated; well-known businessman and miner, Andron Alphonso; and National Hardware Guyana Limited operated by Nicholas Deygoo -Boyer have established the […]
The Ministry of Health, in partnership with the Pan American Health Organisation/World Health Organisation (PAHO/WHO), launched the first ‘Hearts technical package’ which will provide effective and practical interventions to strengthen the management of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in primary healthcare systems. Minister of Health, Dr. Frank Anthony, M.P. during his feature address at the Eccles Health […]
– to continue quarterly Minister of Agriculture, Zulfikar Mustapha, M.P., said his ministry hopes to host quarterly health and wellness fairs, to give staff access to regular medical check-ups, to maintain healthy lifestyles. Similar services will also be given to relatives of staff members and the general public. The minister made this statement during the […]
His Excellency, Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali said Wednesday, that his government will not relent on its promise to address the fishing licences matter with the Surinamese authority. Fisherfolk, plying their trade in Suriname’s waters, have been complaining about constant harassment since they are not licenced to fish in the country’s territory. Some fisherfolk said they […]
The Office of the Prime Minister wishes to announce the appointment of the new Board of Directors of the Guyana National Broadcasting Authority (GNBA) by His Excellency, Dr. Irfaan Ali, President of the Cooperative Republic of Guyana, pursuant to the Broadcast Act No. 17 of 2011. Attorney at Law, Ms. Latchmie Rahamat has been appointed […]
-despite complaints of poor water quality Despite complaints of poor water quality, residents within the communities of Betsy Ground and Gangaram, Region Six have opted out of receiving potable water from the Guyana Water Incorporated (GWI). This was the general consensus related to the Honourable Susan Rodrigues, Minister within the Ministry of Housing and Water […]
Minister of Health, Dr. Frank Anthony, M.P. said Guyana continues to record less COVID-19 hospitalisations, while announcing that there is currently no patient in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU). “Fortunately, over the last two weeks or so we’ve not seen much hospitalisation and in the ICU for the last couple of days we have not […]
Head of the Guyana-Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (GYEITI), Professor Prem Misir, on Tuesday met with the British High Commissioner to Guyana, Jane Miller (OBE) at her residence. During the meeting, the high commissioner discussed her EITI experiences in Africa, and committed to sharing them to enhance the effectiveness of GYEITI. She was accompanied by Ms. […]
President, Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali and Leader of the Opposition, Aubrey Norton are expected to meet within two weeks to discuss a number of constitutional matters. The Head of State said Norton should receive an invitation letter for the consultation Thursday. “There are a number of constitutional matters that have to be addressed, so those […]