Minister of Home Affairs, Robeson Benn, M.P., has called on the Guyana Fire Service (GFS) to work together with the business community to help reduce the many incidences of fires. He said a bond between the two could foster an aggressive approach that would see regular inspections being conducted across the country. Addressing the Fire […]
The Ministry of Education continued its “Operation Recovery” initiative on Friday across the country, to recover students who have been absent from school for long periods. Minister, Priya Manickchand, M.P, spearheaded the quest in Essequibo Islands- West Demerara (Region Three). “We are certain of two things; the world studies have said to us very clearly […]
Guyana has a unique opportunity, by virtue of its oil and gas industry, to promote the growth and transformation of not just itself, but the entire Caribbean Community (CARICOM). This was the message from Energy Co-Director at Americas Market Intelligence (AMI), Arthur Deakin during last week’s International Energy Conference and Expo. “As we all know […]
The Government of Guyana, through the Ministry of Natural Resources, has operationalised its Local Content Registry as stipulated by the Local Content Act. This Act, which was made into law in December 2021, mandates the Local Content Secretariat to develop and maintain Local Content Registers of Guyanese nationals for employment; and Guyanese nationals and companies […]
Mayor of New Amsterdam, Winifred Heywood, has commended His Excellency, Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali and his government for leading the massive clean up exercise nationwide. Mayor Heywood said the administration’s effort must be applauded, since it has provided a major facelift to the country’s oldest town. She made the statements Tuesday evening, during her […]
The Government of Guyana is gravely concerned over the recent military intervention by Russia in violation of the territorial integrity and sovereignty of Ukraine and calls for an immediate cessation of hostilities and a return to diplomacy. The Government of Guyana deplores the threat or use of force in the conduct of international relations and […]
Building on the success of Guyana’s flagship International Energy Conference and Expo, held last week at the Guyana Marriott, Georgetown, organisers announced Thursday that the now annual event will be held again on February 14 through 16, 2023. The announcement was made during a post conference press briefing hosted by the event’s Director of Communications, […]
–ministry prepared to allocate additional resources to strengthen flood-response efforts -Hydromet. dept. predicts continued rainfall in the coming days In light of heavy showers over sections of Georgetown and other parts of the country over the last few days, Agriculture Minister Zulfikar Mustapha, Thursday conducted site visits to several drainage pumps in the city to […]
Residents of Pomeroon-Supenaam (Region Two) are expected to see massive transformational development from the $6.1 billion allocated to the region this year. Minister within Ministry of Housing and Water, Susan Rodrigues, M.P., said the budgetary allocation to the region is a demonstration of the government’s commitment to transform Guyana and enhance the welfare of all […]
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has established an Inter-governmental Negotiating Body (INB) that will help prepare countries for any pandemic in the future. Speaking during Thursday’s COVID-19 update, Minister of Health, Dr. Frank Anthony, M.P, said the initiative will be carried out by a representative from each of the six WHO regions. Guyana, a country […]