‘Survivor’s kit’ for victims of abuse
Georgetown: The Ministry of Human Services and Social Security on Thursday, launched its ‘survivor’s kit’ initiative, to assist women who may be forced to evacuate their homes because of an…
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Hydropower: US$3.9M Kumu turbine to last 30 years
Georgetown: The proposed 1.5-megawatt (MW) hydropower plant at the Kumu River in Region Nine (Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo), is expected to last 30 years, once a rigid maintenance programme is employed.…
Hubert Nathaniel Critchlow monument rededicated
Georgetown: The sculpture of Guyana’s Father of Trade Unionism, Hubert Nathaniel Critchlow, located in the compound of Public Buildings, Georgetown, was rededicated Thursday evening, 57 years after it was first…
COVID-19 booster shots picking up
Georgetown: The Ministry of Health is seeing a favourable increase in the administration of the COVID-19 booster shots to the adult population here following its roll-out last week. Minister of…
Two-day mediation training completed with Amerindian leaders
Georgetown: Forty Amerindian leaders from Regions Four, Five, Six and Ten, on Thursday completed a two-day mediation training programme at the National Exhibition Centre, Sophia. Minister of Amerindian Affairs, Pauline…
COVID-19: More than 50 percent HIV/AIDS victims vaccinated – NAPS
Georgetown: National AIDS Programme Secretariat (NAPS) Manager, Dr. Tariq Jagnarine has reported that 55 per cent of persons living with HIV/AIDS in Guyana has been vaccinated against the deadly Coronavirus.…
Fmr. Finance Minister arrested by SOCU
Georgetown: Former Finance Minister Winston Jordan was arrested Thursday by agents of the Special Organized Crime Unit (SOCU) in connection with lands in Kingston purportedly sold to BK International proprietor…
Land titles received after years of waiting in Bartica
Georgetown: Several residents of Bartica, Region Seven (Cuyuni- Mazaruni) on Monday, received their certificates of titles for lands they have been occupying for many years. The titled documents were handed…
Barbados on becoming a Republic: Prime Minister Philips extends congratulations
Georgetown: Prime Minister, Brigadier (Ret’d), Mark Phillips has applauded the historic decision by Barbados to become a Republic. The Senior Government Official is in Barbados as Guyana’s representative for the…
Oil and Gas sector: Baseline environmental studies underway
Georgetown: The Government of Guyana through the Ministry of Natural Resources has received bids from several international firms to conduct the Strategic Environmental and Social Assessment (SESA) baseline studies. According…
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