With major infrastructural development ongoing in the mining town of Linden, Region 10, residents are expected to benefit from numerous job opportunities, as the need for local human resources will expand. The Ministry of Public Works is undertaking billions of dollars in road works and other infrastructural projects in the region. In a recent […]
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Guyana Energy Agency (GEA) today signed a handover agreement for three (3) solar photovoltaic (PV) systems, twelve (12) deep cycle batteries and eighteen (18) solar PV panels to support GEA’s sustainable energy interventions at community/public buildings in the Hinterland. UNDP secured funding of approximately G$8.2 million which […]
–Says stakeholder consultations key His Excellency Dr Irfaan Ali said that his Government will have a national consultation on the best options to address the rising cost of living, with the intent of easing financial difficulties on Guyanese. He noted that having meetings with a cross-section of stakeholders would allow for open and frank discussions in […]
His Excellency Dr Irfaan Ali highlighted the significance of strategic partnerships and the importance that values and principles bring to their successes. The Head of State addressed these impacts last evening as the keynote speaker at a reception in honour of the 60th anniversaries of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and Peace […]
There are no confirmed cases of Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease in Region 10. Minister of Health, Dr. Frank Anthony, provided the confirmation on Wednesday during the daily Covid-19 update. It has been reported that there are some 54 cases of suspected Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease in Linden, however, the health minister noted that […]
Government is taking steps to improve transport services with the docking and rehabilitation of several vessels. Invitation for bids have since been issued in the local newspapers by the Ministry of Public Works’ Maritime Administration Department. Vessels to be rehabilitated include the M.L David P at $19.5 million, M.L Thompson at $24.9 million, Barge Seamang […]
The Guyana Police Force (GPF) is taking steps to increase its presence in the city’s markets, collaborating with the Mayor and City Council (M&CC) as part of its ‘safer markets initiative.’ The move forms part of government’s manifesto promises of ensuring less crime and safer communities. The move comes on the heels of a meeting […]
The Ministry of Human Services and Social Security’s impressive WE LIFT moves to Region Two in observance of Women’s History Month on March 30th. Minister of Human Services, Honorable Dr. Vindhya Persaud explained that the Ministry will be collaborating with the Regional Gender Affairs Committee of Region Two and that the event is intended to […]His Excellency, Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali said the government will be investing some $11 billion in the water sector over the next two years to provide efficient, potable water to citizens nationwide. President Ali was speaking at the commissioning of the Lusignan Well on the East Coast Demerara on Tuesday. The government, through the Guyana […]
Minister of Health, Dr. Frank Anthony is urging parents to get their children vaccinated, as the nation prepares for the full reopening of schools after the Easter holidays. He said Wednesday that there have been challenges in getting the 12-17 age cohort vaccinated, despite several measures. “While, we would have had campaigns at some schools […]