The space between UG road and Ogle, East Coast Demerara will see a major facelift as the Ministry of Public Works is set to expend around $249 million for massive enhancement works in the area. The area which has been divided into three lots, with lot one catering for the construction of a parking lot […]
The Ministry of Health has partnered with the Harvard University, to carry out studies of the malaria parasite, to detect changes that may cause drug resistance, the findings of which, could contribute to global studies. Minister of Health, Dr. Frank Anthony said Guyana could become one of the top centers once the project is successful. […]
Some 16 families who were squatting at Cane View (Mocha/Herstelling) for decades, will soon complete their new homes in developed schemes on the East Bank of Demerara. The families were relocated to Farm and Herstelling Housing Schemes, by the Ministry of Housing and Water to pave the way for the construction of the Eccles to […]
The protection of Guyana’s sea and river defence remains a priority for government as over $107 million in works will soon be executed in Regions Two, Three, Four, Five and Six. Invitation for bids is being extended to eligible bidders to undertake the works being advertised by the Ministry of Public Works, Works Services Group. […]
Vice President, Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo, on Tuesday, announced government’s aggressive move to create some 800 new part-time jobs for persons living along the Essequibo coast, Region Two. The Vice President said the strategic plan will significantly supplement the income of a number of households across the region. He was at the time engaging several rice […]
-at 48th Meeting of the Council of Foreign Ministers of the OIC Speaking at the 48th Meeting of the Council of Foreign Ministers of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), Senior Minister in the Office of the President with Responsibility for Finance, Dr. Ashni Singh earlier today while commending the Government and People of Pakistan […]
Government has reiterated its commitment to ensuring the sustainability of the agriculture sector, despite of the prevailing global economic environment that has led to fluctuating commodity prices. This reassurance was given by Vice President, Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo, on Tuesday as he addressed rice farmers at the Anna Regina Secondary School. The Vice President said the […]
Vice President, Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo on Tuesday, said the government is looking to subsidise internet cost for recipients of the Guyana Online Academy of Learning (GOAL) scholarships. The Vice President made the announcement while engaging a number of GOAL scholars in the auditorium of the Anna Regina Secondary School, Region Two. “We can assist all […]
–Outlines vast economic potential at CIF2022 in Dubai His Excellency Dr Irfaan Ali said that the Caribbean Region is a stable platform with all of the components for a modern and emerging economy. The Head of State made this assertion during his keynote address today, at the Caribbean Investment Forum (CIF2022), hosted by the Caribbean […]
Minister of Housing and Water, Collin Coral, M.P said with the increase in demand for water in Guyana, it is imperative that all of the country’s water sources are protected to ensure reliable, safe and clean water distribution to citizens. In this regard, he said the administration has set clear objectives and targets towards achieving […]