Guyana

-Agriculture Minister says   ON Friday, Minister of Agriculture Zulfikar Mustapha said that the private sector’s role remains critical, as greater investment is needed in processing, innovation, and market development in the agriculture and manufacturing sectors.   At the time, the minister was delivering remarks at the Guyana Manufacturers and Services […]

–with new garbage trucks from central gov’t THE Government of Guyana on Friday handed over two garbage compactor trucks to the municipalities of Linden (Region 10) and Mahdia (Region Eight), further advancing efforts to improve solid-waste management and enhance service delivery within these communities. The handing over was conducted by Deputy […]

THE government is set to bring its E-ID card service directly to the residents of Yarrowkabra and surrounding communities. Minister of Public Service, Government Efficiency and Implementation, Zulfikar Ally, made the announcement during a community engagement at the Hauraruni/Yarrowkabra Neighbourhood Democratic Council (NDC) on Friday. He was accompanied […]

–frequent testing to be conducted, Minister Indar affirms THE GUYANA Water Incorporated (GWI) has announced the successful re-opening of the Pouderoyen Bottle Refilling Station, marking a significant milestone in its ongoing nationwide initiative to improve access to clean, safe, and affordable water for all citizens. The re-opening event, held on Friday, […]

IN a proactive step to advance the ongoing rehabilitation of Dennis Street, Minister of Public Works Bishop Juan Edghill recently convened a meeting in the Ministry’s boardroom with vendors currently operating along the corridor in the vicinity of ‘C’ Field, Sophia. The primary objective of the engagement, according to the Ministry of Public Works, was

THE Bina Hill Institute at Annai, North Rupununi, on Thursday successfully hosted its first-ever observance of International World Book Day, bringing together students, teachers, and community members in a vibrant celebration of literature and learning. The event was held under the theme, “Go All In” for the year of reading, in alignment with UNESCO’s […]

–UN labour agency says MORE than 840,000 people die each year from health conditions linked to risks such as long working hours, job insecurity, workplace harassment and bullying, according to a new report by the International Labour Organization (ILO).  The way that jobs are designed, organised and managed has a major effect on the health

–Go-Invest CEO says GUYANA’S Chief Investment Officer, Office of the President, and Member of Parliament, Dr Peter Ramsaroop, has emphasised the importance of Guyana’s growing hospitality sector to the country’s economy. “A single hotel room can power an entire economy, and every sector in Guyana has a role to play,” Dr Ramsaroop said in his

calls grow for tougher penalties on helmet offenders MOTORCYCLISTS who fail to wear safety helmets are contributing to a growing road-safety crisis in Guyana, with police reporting that the majority of riders killed in accidents this year were not using the basic protective gear required by law. Data released by the Guyana Police Force Traffic

THE Government of Guyana, in partnership with Colombia, the World Health Organisation (WHO), and the National Toshaos Council (NTC), co-hosted a high-level side event during the 25th Session of the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues, highlighting efforts to strengthen healthcare delivery in Indigenous communities through self-determination. […]

A 25-year-old gold miner of 111 Miles, Mahdia, Potaro, Region Eight (Potaro-Siparuni) was arrested on Sunday during a police operation in relation to several warrants issued following his conviction for multiple offences. Kellon Henry, was apprehended at about 10:10h on Sunday, when ranks from the Mahdia Police Station acted on information and carried out […]

Entrepreneurs and small business operators are gaining critical skills to strengthen their operations through business clinics hosted by the Guyana Tourism Authority (GTA) under the Tourism, Industry and Commerce Ministry, as the government continues to invest in capacity building and private sector growth. The initiative forms part of ongoing efforts by […]

Residents of Fair View Village, North Rupununi, Region Nine (Upper Takatu-Upper Essequibo) benefitted from a traffic outreach on Saturday, led by ranks from the Traffic Department in Region Nine. The initiative included a Learner’s Driver’s Theoretical Examination, allowing both first-time and re-sit candidates to complete the test within their […]

The Natural Resources Ministry, through the Guyana Forestry Commission, has partnered with the European Union (EU) to advance efforts aimed at reducing deforestation and forest degradation within the Amazon Rainforest. The initiative is part of the Amazonia+ Programme, funded by the EU and led by the Italian Agency for Development Cooperation (AICS), in […]

Three Essequibo Coast, Region Two (Pomeroon-Supenaam) men have been fined after appearing before the court on charges of driving with breath alcohol levels exceeding the legal limit. Bhoopaul Roy, a 43-year-old hire car driver of Golden Fleece, was charged with the offence committed on March 21, along the Suddie Public Road. The charge was instituted The […]