Health ministry honours 35 for Administrative Professionals Week
THIRTY-FIVE employees in the Ministry of Health on Tuesday received prizes as the institution celebrated Administrative Professionals Week 2008, under the theme ‘Forward Moving’.
The ceremony to honour the administrative professionals, in the ministry boardroom, was in recognition of their efforts in various departments with the daily grind of paper work.
‘FLOWERS OF APPRECIATION’: The Ministry of […]
Gov’t to observe World Press Freedom Day
- conference slated for tomorrow
A NUMBER of activities have been planned in observance of World Press Freedom Day on May 3 and Government, to mark this occasion, will be hosting a conference for the media at the Guyana International Conference Centre, Liliendaal, tomorrow.
Expressing the hope that he would see all media persons at the […]
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-PNCR says in Labour Day message
THE People’s National Congress Reform (PNCR) said it joins all Guyanese workers as well as those of our region and the world at large in celebrating Labour Day.
This is usually the occasion when the workers of the world and the organizasions which represent them needs to take stock of […]
Clerical and Commercial Workers’ Union launches HIV/AIDS billboard
THE Clerical and Commercial Workers’ Union (CCWU), under its project with the Health Sector Development Unit (HDSU) of the Ministry of Health will today launch a billboard highlighting a healthy lifestyle so that persons can take steps to avoid contracting the dreaded disease HIV/AIDS.
The billboard will also highlight the need to support persons living with […]
Non-bailable offences in new anti-piracy law
THE government will table new legislation against crime on the high seas and will make certain offences non-bailable, Cabinet Secretary Dr Roger Luncheon said yesterday.
The Hijacking and Piracy Bill, with the new penalties, will be tabled in the National Assembly on May 8.
Dr Luncheon said the legislation will make it easier for prosecutors to commit […]
Alliance For Change extends Labour Day greetings to all workers.
The Alliance For Change (AFC) said it hopes that this year’s May Day becomes an occasion for workers to unite on issues of importance.
I” It is our party’s hope that workers gathering to observe this year’s Labour Day, will see this as an occasion to unite around issues of importance to all Guyanese,” the AFC […]
World Wildlife Fund inaugurates programme for better gold mining practices in Guyana
By Michel Outridge
WORLD Wildlife Fund (WWF) on Tuesday inaugurated its Guianas Environment Education and Awareness Programme for the small gold mining sector in Guyana, at Hotel Tower, in Main Street, Georgetown.
WWF Guianas Regional Gold Mining, Pollution Abatement Coordinator, Mr. Rickford Vieira, said the focus is on heightening people’s awareness and promoting changes in their practices, […]
Minibus fares hike dangling
Minibus operators are still calling for an increase in bus fares mainly because of the escalating fuel prices and also the maintenance costs of their vehicles.
Speaking to the Guyana Chronicle, some bus drivers plying various routes said that they are supporting the increase of fares because of the rise in fuel cost and the […]
President Jagdeo inspects $300M projects on Essequibo CoastPresident Jagdeo inspects $300M projects on Essequibo Coast
PRESIDENT Bharrat Jagdeo and a high level delegation inspected construction works on the Golden Fleece and Westbury double door sluices, on Essequibo Coast, last Sunday.
Chairman of Region Two (Pomeroon/Supenaam), Mr. Alli Baksh, who was in the group, explained that the Westbury job is almost complete but the contractor, Mr. Roopan Ramotar is currently erecting concrete […]
Working class has much to celebrate - PPP
THE People’s Progressive Party (PPP) salutes the Guyanese and the international workers on May Day-Workers Day.
According to a statement from the PPP, the Guyanese working class has much to celebrate as the rights of workers have been respected and up-held by the PPP/Civic government.
The statement said it is clear that by its actions, this administration […]
