Minister of Housing and Water, Collin Croal, M.P has called on the Region One Regional Democratic Council (RDC) to ensure the timely delivery of the region’s 2022 programmes. Minister Croal made the call during a meeting with the region’s programme heads on Tuesday, at the RDC boardroom, Mabaruma. Also in attendance were Regional Chairman, Brentnol […]
Now that the Local Content Bill has been made law, Minister of Natural Resources Vickram Bharrat has affirmed that the regulation does not seek to be a hindrance to foreign investors and/ or companies. During an interview with Ghanaian radio station Asaase 99.5FM Monday evening, Minister Bharrat said Guyana’s local content legislation was not created […]
Deputy Chief Education Officer (DCEO) with responsibility for technical education, Dr. Ritesh Tularam, said the ministry’s online Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) programmes have been successful so far. The education ministry commenced the online programme last year, in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. “We may have had a few hiccups from time to […]
Prime Minister, Brigadier (ret’d) Mark Phillips has arrived in New York for Guyana’s 52nd Republic Anniversary celebrations on Tuesday, February 22. The Prime Minister will be joined by Minister of Local Government and RegionL Development, Hon. Nigel Dharamlall, Minister of Public Service, Hon. Sonia Parag and Foreign Secretary, Robert Persaud. Guyana’s Ambassador to the United […]
In keeping with Guyana’s upward trajectory and the use of modern technology for easier access to information, the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court on Monday, launched its first digital notice boards which will provide effective and timely information to the general public. The project, which is funded by the Government of Canada, through the Judicial Reform and […]
Among the oil and gas jurisdictions in the world, Guyana has done so well in its management of the industry that it is ranked 10th for competitiveness in exploration and production by internationally respected business intelligence firm, IHS Markit. Markit’s Vice President, energy expert, Daniel Yergin, revealed this during last week’s International Energy Conference and […]
The recently concluded International Energy Conference and Expo, has placed Guyana on a developmental trajectory, opening avenues for economic expansion and spotlighting the country on the world stage. This was the view expressed by some members of the public, who visited the exposition on the final day of the four-day conference. The staple event which […]
The Ministry of Public Service has extended the deadline for the Guyana Online Academy of Learning (GOAL) scholarship applications to Saturday, March 5, 2022. The extension will allow for additional persons to join the already 7, 000 applications so far for this year. Last year, the government awarded 6,000 GOAL scholarships to Guyanese to pursue […]
Eye care in Guyana will be boosted with the restoration of the Port Mourant Ophthalmology Hospital which was practically abandoned over the five years of the former administration. During a recent visit to Region Six, Minister of Health, Dr. Frank Anthony said since taking office, government has made significant strides in getting the hospital back […]
Minister of Public Works, Bishop Juan Edghill, M.P. said the Guyana Civil Aviation Authority and the Civil Aviation Training School, should start thinking of expanding aviation training to countries across the region. Minister Edghill, who was speaking at the recent Civil Aviation Training School’s graduation, said the entities “must now think regionally and globally to […]