Agri. Ministry inks close to $1 Billion in contracts
Georgetown: The Ministry of Agriculture today inked several contracts for the execution of works across the country and the supply of several pieces of machinery, which are intended to improve…
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Guyana tops Caribbean CSEC, CAPE exams
Georgetown: The Ministry of Education Wednesday announced the results of the 2020 Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) examination as well as the 2019-2020 (Two year) and the 2020 (single year)…
1,000 flood-relief hampers for Region Nine
Georgetown: The Civil Defence Commission (CDC) has prepared over 1,000 hampers for flood affected residents of Region Nine (Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo). CDC’s Director General, Lieutenant Colonel Kester Craig will lead…
Upgrades to UG’s Social Work Programme coming
Georgetown: Discussions were today held on how the Social Work Programme and possibly the Sociology Programme of the University of Guyana (UG) can become more relevant to the work of…
Cattle farmers seek urgent assistance from Agri. Minister for pasture alternative
Georgetown: A group of cattle farmers from Catherina Sophia, West Bank Demerara Tuesday met with Agriculture Minister Zulfikar Mustapha seeking his assistance with providing alternative lands for them to graze…
First computer-generated birth certificates issued
Georgetown: The General Register Office (GRO) on Monday issued its first set of computer-generated birth certificates. The new electronic system also produces death and marriage certificates, which will feature embedded…
President Ali promises new Chilean Ambassador renewed cooperation, enhanced collaboration
Georgetown: President Dr Irfaan Ali said that the accreditation of Mr Juan Manuel Pino Vásquez, as Chilean Ambassador to Guyana, is a timely one, particularly as the two countries prepare…
Housing Minister launches $3.9M employment stimulation project in Tiger Bay
Georgetown: On Monday, the Central Housing & Planning Authority launched its Community-based Employment Stimulation Project (CESP), aimed at providing job opportunities for residents in vulnerable communities through the housing drive.…
$170.5M in capital works to be expended under MMA-ADA in 2021
Georgetown: The Mahaica, Mahaicony, Abary- Agricultural Development Authority (MMA-ADA) has earmarked some $170.5 million for major projects this year to enhance the services provided to farmers of over 40,000 acres…
Boy, 9, crushed by garbage truck in Sophia
Georgetown: A student of Sophia Primary School was crushed to death Saturday while he was riding his bicycle at Church Street, Section ‘C’ Field Sophia. Dead is Enam Holder, 9,…
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