The Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) has completed some 6,567 applications countrywide, since the beginning of its continuous registration exercise on March 7. From that number, 2,989 are first-time applicants (Category A) between the of ages 14 to 17, and 2,079 for 18 years and older. Some 674 applicants sought changes and corrections, 261 requested transfers, […]
─ as govt seeks 100% hinterland potable water coverage by 2025 Approximately 600 residents of Jawalla, Region Seven, will now have potable water access for the first time, as a $42 million water distribution system has been commissioned in the Upper-Mazaruni village on Sunday. The system was commissioned by Minister of Housing and Water, Collin […]
─ meeting held with jewellers, goldsmiths The Ministry of Natural Resources recently hosted a meeting with jewellers and goldsmiths to explore ways to further develop Guyana’s mining sector. During the meeting, Minister of Natural Resources, Vickram Bharrat, M.P, called for more collaboration, noting that everyone needs to get on board to enhance the sector. “[This […]
The expansion of Guyana’s economy is providing the country with all the right attention. For 2022 alone, government has received several requests for state visits to the oil and gas producing nation. This was disclosed by President Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali on Thursday, as he addressed the Annual Police Officers’ Conference. “This year alone we […]
The Ministry of Agriculture on Sunday hosted its second Farmers’ Market Day at the Albion Estate Road in Region Six, which saw scores of consumers turning out to purchase fresh commodities at affordable prices. The farmers’ market is one aspect of government’s efforts to bring down food prices. The event has also allowed farmers to […]
Minister of Agriculture, Zulfikar Mustapha, M.P, said the current shortage of poultry meat is due to the high demand that was recorded in December last year. And while supply has significantly increased over the last few months, Minister Mustapha said measures are being put in place to further reduce the cost of poultry meat on […]
In an effort to transform the sports sector and amplify young talents, the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport, through the National Sports Commission (NSC), on Sunday launched an Athletics Sport Academy. The academy will place emphasis on track and field, and will target youths between the ages of six to sixteen from various districts […]
Agriculture Minister, Zulfikar Mustapha met with rice farmers from Black Bush Polder, Corentyne, Region Six earlier today and assured them of government’s support towards the growth and development of the sector. The minister was at the time hosting a series of meetings in Yakusari, Lesbeholden, and Auchlyne following days of protests by rice farmers demanding […]
─ MoU signed for preservation of soil Guyana has joined the global ‘Save Soil’ movement spearheaded by world famous yoga guru and spiritual master Jagadish Vasudev better known as ‘Sadhguru. Scores of Guyanese joined Sadhguru at the National Cultural Centre on Saturday to understand the role they can play to save soil. President, Dr. Mohamed […]
The partnership between government and GUYSONS and K+B Industries Inc. (GKB), to transform the former Enmore Sugar Estate into oil field manufacturing facilities, goes way beyond oil and gas. The $7 billion (US$37.5 million) investment will see over 500 jobs being created for villagers, specifically former sugar workers along the East Coast corridor who were […]