The Ministry of Housing and Water has begun the implementation of a single window electronic processing system as part efforts to improve the ease of doing business. Subject Minister, Collin Croal, M.P, announced that the anticipated recommendations on legislative and governance changes to enhance the efficacy of the system is being advanced. Once the implementation […]
The Ministry of Health continues to see a reduction in Covid-19 cases with only 37 new cases being recorded in the last 24 hours. However, health minister, Dr. Frank Anthony is reminding the population that the pandemic remains and complacency could be fatal for some people, especially those who are unvaccinated or have underlying health […]
The Guyana Online Academy of Learning (GOAL) scholarship programme has seen a massive success, with thousands of lives changing for the better. The brainchild of His Excellency, Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali, the programme, which came on stream early 2021, is executed by the Ministries of Public Service and Education. It is geared at equipping citizens […]
Upgrades to the iconic Joe Vieira Park on the West Bank of Demerara, will take some 20 months to complete, according to the Minister within the Ministry of Public Works, Deodat Indar. The Minister, along with the Chinese Ambassador to Guyana, Guo Haiyan spoke about the project during the National Clean-up and Beautification Campaign that […]
Public ServiceMinister Sonia Parag, M.P. has outlined that her ministry will be expanding its scholarship programme this year, as well as launch a human capacity needs assessment. In preparation of the massive economic transformation of the country, the minister said scholarships will be expanded to various sectors such as health, public works and renewable energy. […]
Many types of cancer can be treated and cured, but the majority of persons detect cancer when it is too late. This is the view of President of the Guyana Cancer Society, Dr. Carl Niamatali. Guyana, on February 4, joined the rest of the world in the observance of World Cancer. Dr. Niamatali, during an […]
The introduction of brackish water shrimp production, which is one of the measures the government has been pushing, is advancing well in Region Six. This measure was taken due to the worldwide issue of low fish catches that have impacted the local fisheries industry. His Excellency, Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali has said aquaculture is a […]
The Cheddi Jagan International Airport Corporation (CJIA) on Sunday, led a clean up campaign along the Timehri/Soesdyke area. The exercise forms part of the nationwide clean up drive first undertaken in the city in early January by members of the joint services and private sector, with support from government. Minister of Public Works, Bishop Juan […]
– ‘The 1000 Hubs Project’ set for five regions The Government of Guyana, through the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM), has begun the installation process of 1000 free internet access hubs across five regions. Dubbed ‘The 1000 Hubs Project’, the initiative, which is a collaborative effort between the Industry and Innovation Unit at OPM […]
– Renewable energy high on the agenda Prime Minister, Brigadier (Ret’d), the Honourable Mark Phillips outlined several transformative projects that the Government will undertake in 2022 to significantly improve the local energy sector. During his budget presentation on Friday evening, the senior government official said that the distribution of 30,000 solar PV home energy systems […]