-presents cricket gear to teams in Region Eight In keeping with the PPP/C Government’s philosophy that youth development will build the nation, the Ministry of Amerindian Affairs on Saturday, partnered with the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport, to deliver a quantity of cricket bats, balls and helmets to cricket teams in Region Eight (Potaro-Siparuni). […]
The Government of Guyana, through the Ministry of Public Works is currently in search of a consultant to commence design works of a Road Safety Action Plan (RSAP), an initiative that is part of the Adequate Housing and Urban Transport Programme, funded by the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB). According to the Expressions of Interest, […]
Minister of Labour, Joseph Hamilton on Saturday, visited two sites in Mongrippa Hill, Bartica, Region Seven, for the possible establishment of a technical training centre in the township. Once established, the centre will be the hub for technical and vocational training for residents of Bartica and surrounding communities. One of the sites visited already has […]
-over 60 per cent issues addressed Over 100 persons on Saturday left the National Insurance Scheme’s (NIS) outreach in Region Two, with a number of their age-old issues resolved. The outreach was led by Senior Minister in the Office of the President with responsibility for finance, Dr. Ashni Singh. Minister Singh said the exercise was […]
Minister of Health, Dr. Frank Anthony on Friday, commissioned a state-of-the-art health centre at Supply, East Bank Demerara in Region Four (Demerara- Mahaica). Constructed for $45.3 million, the fully equipped facility will service approximately 6500 residents in the Supply and other neighbouring villages on the East Bank. Dr. Anthony said the facility was opened to […]
The recent reopening of the Guyana/ Brazil border is just one of the many steps taken by the government to ensure that economic productivity continues amidst the pandemic. Recalling the effects, the pandemic has caused in the Lethem, Region Nine, President of the Rupununi Chambers of Commerce, Mr. Daniels Gajie said that the government of […]
The Stabroek block production sharing agreement (PSA) is not up for renegotiation. This is the policy of the People’s Progressive Party Civic (PPP/C) Government, grounded in principles of respect for contract sanctity and the value investors bring to Guyana. There has been considerable public discourse about the terms of this contract over the years. While […]
The Ministry of Education this week commenced the distribution of the $19,000 Because We Care cash grants to Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examination (CAPE) students in the public and private schools. A total of 582 students are registered to receive the grants across the country. This includes 429 in the public schools offering CAPE and 153 […]
President of the Rupununi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (RCCI), Daniel Gajie has lauded the PPP/C Government for taking significant steps to construct a solar farm in Lethem, Region Nine to provide reliable electricity supply there. Gajie told DPI, in an interview, that this initiative not only aims to improve the lives of the consumers, […]
His Excellency, Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali, on Friday informed rice farmers of Region Two of the government’s bilateral engagement to see a reduction in the cost of fertilisers. The President made the disclosure during a meeting with the farmers at the region’s Rice Development Board. The announcement by President Ali comes on the heels of […]