Tracy Anne Persaud, a mother of two, is among some 500 families that received a house lot at Five Miles Housing Scheme Extension and Block CHPA in Bartica, Region Seven. The woman was emotional during the land allocation exercise at the Bartica Community Centre Ground, on Friday. The exercise was spearheaded by Minister of […]
The MV Kimbia will resume operations on the Georgetown to Region One route today following the installation of two new engines and gearboxes valued at $75 million. The 44-year-old ferry has been a longstanding transport link for Region One communities supporting trade and travel. Minister of Public Works Bishop Juan Edghill provided an update on […]
The Baramita Cottage Hospital will see another significant boost in its operating capacity with a $6.5 million donation from the Food for the Poor organisation. This sizeable gift will improve the quality of service provided to residents of the Amerinidan village nestled in Region One. Minister of Health Dr Frank Anthony received the supplies during […]
-Launches support group for first-time hearing aid users-Provides 4,091 persons with free hearing aids The Ministry of Health’s support for persons with hearing disabilities has provided equipment and care for thousands of citizens including children nationwide. The range of initiatives includes screening for impairments in children, distribution of free hearing aids, and the development of […]
The General Secretary of the People’s Progressive Party (PPP) Dr Bharrat Jagdeo firmly expressed that the government has severed all business ties with the Mohameds Family to shield Guyana’s interest and prevent potential financial turmoil. The decision, he explained, is a necessary safeguard to prevent a financial breakdown that could endanger thousands of Guyanese lives. […]
Students who are beneficiaries of the Guyana Online Academy of Learning (GOAL) scholarship programme can be rest assured that the government is committed to ensure that no one is left behind. General Secretary of the People’s Progressive Party (PPP) Dr Bharrat Jagdeo made the assurances, in light of mounting concerns about the validity of the […]The General Secretary of the People’s Progressive Party (PPP) Dr Bharrat Jagdeo firmly expressed that the government has severed all business ties with the Mohameds Family to shield Guyana’s interest and prevent potential financial turmoil. The decision, he explained, is a necessary safeguard to prevent a financial breakdown that could endanger thousands of Guyanese lives. […]
The opposition’s opportunistic care for the rice farmers has been exposed, as they are now scrambling to meet with the farming community ahead of the 2025 general and regional elections, following five years of neglect. This insincere sympathy was highlighted by the General Secretary of the People’s Progressive Party (PPP), Dr Bharrat Jagdeo during his […]
Amerindian youths countrywide are set to benefit significantly from the Empowering the Next Generation Agency and Gender Equality (ENGAGE) youth project. The transformative initiative was launched on Tuesday at the Whirlwind Village, Sophia Exhibition Centre, Greater Georgetown, through a partnership between the Government of Guyana, the World University Service of Canada (WUSC) and Global Affairs […]
– calls for cultural shift in rehabilitating prisoners The government’s efforts to revolutionise the prison system extend beyond developing infrastructure and focus on implementing transformative measures to rehabilitate and reintegrate prisoners into society. Minister of Home Affairs Robeson Benn made this statement while delivering the keynote speech at the opening ceremony of the Guyana Prison […]