The Minister of Human Services and Social Security, Dr. Vindhya Persaud on Monday, met and congratulated the 10 winners of her ministry’s short story competition. Of the 220 entries, 10 children were selected and were all presented with Amazon fire tablets and printers for their exceptional stories. “We launched Every Child Safe campaign because this […]
The Ministry of Tourism Industry and Commerce is working to establish a tourism circuit in Essequibo. The ministry facilitated a media familiarisation tour of several tourist sites at the weekend. Minister, Oneidge Walrond and Director (ag) of the Guyana Tourism Authority (GTA), Kamrul Baksh, were part of the tour. Minister Walrond said the excursion […]
Residents of Region Nine (Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo) are set to benefit from cheaper, reliable energy as the Government of Guyana looks to rehabilitate the defunct 500Kw Moco Moco Hydropower Plant. Not only will this upgraded plant add an installed capacity of 700 kw to the grid, but the energy will be cleaner since it will […]
Guyana is experiencing an economic boom in the tourism sector despite the effects of the COVID-19 Pandemic, Minister of Tourism, Industry and Commerce, Oneidge Walrond said Sunday. She was at the time delivering remarks at the Rahaman’s 17th Christmas tree light up held at Rahaman Park, East Bank Demerara. “We’re seeing progression, and we’re seeing […]
A team of skilled doctors at the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) performed several groundbreaking surgeries last week. This was disclosed by Minister of Health Dr. Frank Anthony MP on Monday. He said the undertaking of the surgeries is evidence of the transformational development taking place in the public health sector. “It means that our […]
Residents of River’s View, a village located on the border of Region 10, now have first time and improved access to potable water, following the completion of a water supply improvement project to a tune of approximately $7 million. Funded by the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) under the Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) programme, […]
The Ministry of Health in collaboration with the Regional Democratic Council (RDC) of Region Nine, trained 61 persons to serve as Community Health Workers (CHW) in the region. The initiative is part of government’s plan to improve primary health care services in the hinterland regions. At the graduation ceremony held Sunday at the Indigenous People’s […]
-slasher, building materials handed over Residents of Golden Fleece, Region Two will soon benefit from an upgraded sports ground. On Sunday, $2.6 million in equipment and materials was handed over to the community by Senior Minister in the Office of the President with responsibility for finance, Dr. Ashni Singh. Minister Singh in brief remarks, said […]
Students of Region Two will be able to access the new Abram Zuil Secondary School by September, 2022, a month ahead of the original completion date. During a site visit on Sunday, Senior Minister in the Office of the President with responsibility for finance, Dr. Ashni Singh, said work on the $585 million modern facility […]
-Govt awaiting equipment for official opening The $60 million agro-processing facility in Pomeroon-Supenaam (Region Two) is complete and will soon be outfitted with high-end equipment ahead of its official opening. Senior Minister in the Office of the President with responsibility for finance, Dr. Ashni Singh, MP, on Sunday, said the machines are being procured and […]