Guyana Water Incorporated in campaign to reduce water wastage - over 25,000 leaks for repairs
THE leak repair campaign initiated by the Ministry of Housing and Water, through its agency the Guyana Water Incorporated (GWI), to minimize water wastage is being aggressively pursued throughout the country.
Ministry of Housing and Water Harry Narine Nawbatt told the Government Information Agency that in excess of 500 leaks have been repaired and an […]
Guyana will not sign EPA until full national consultation is completed – President Jagdeo
PRESIDENT Bharrat Jagdeo said Guyana will not sign the Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) until there has been completion of a full national consultation.
Speaking at the opening ceremony of the 29th Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Heads of Government Meeting in Antigua and Barbuda on Tuesday evening, the President said the European Union (EU) continues to seek to […]
Office of Professional Responsibility investigating Benn Jr. complaint
- Incident requires professional investigation – Minister Rohee
The Office of Professional Responsibility (OPR) is investigating the allegation against the Police rank involved in an incident with Robeson Benn Jr., the son of Minister of Transport and Hydraulics Robeson Benn, on Mandela Avenue, last Friday, while the young man was driving.
Minister of Home Affairs Clement Rohee […]
CANU head to be appointed soon
- Interviews in progress
The new head of the Customs Anti Narcotic Unit (CANU) may be appointed soon as interviews are being conducted to fill the position.
Minister of Home Affairs, Clement Rohee, made this disclosure during a media conference Tuesday at his Brickdam Office.
He said if the person selected has not been subjected to a polygraph […]
Three issues to be tackled to yield significant dividends for region
– President Jagdeo during address at 29th CARICOM Heads Meeting
THE 29th Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Heads of Government Meeting which is being held in Antigua and Barbuda opened last evening with Guyana’s Head of State Bharrat Jagdeo making an address premised on three facets which he said if tackled collectively, could yield significant positive dividends for […]
Government’s universal education plan showing progress across Guyana
GOVERNMENT’S effort to provide universal education to students throughout Guyana is proving fruitful as the 2008 National Grade Six Assessment results have shown that students in at least six regions have scored in the top 108.
Minister of Education Shaik Baksh said he is pleased with the results of the regions as they show that, “our […]
Guyana Media cautioned to exercise patience
HOME Affairs Minister Clement Rohee yesterday expressed concern over the speculative media reportage seen recently and cautioned the media to exercise patience in their persistence to get the ‘story’.
At a press conference yesterday at the Ministry of Home Affairs, Brickdam, Minister of Home Affairs Clement Rohee highlighted what he terms speculation on the part of […]
Unilateral approach to combat fishing sector problems - Minister Persaud
GOVERNMENT is in the process of implementing measures to assist in combating the effects of climate change on the fishing sector.
Minister of Agriculture Robert Persaud at the Fisherman’s Day celebrations held at the Georgetown Fisherman’s Co-op Complex, Meadow Bank Wharf, East Bank Demerara, yesterday said that within two weeks government plans to start discussions with […]
Farmers must adapt to changes - Agriculture Minister
AGRICULTURE Minister Mr. Robert Persaud has challenged Region Three farmers to adapt to the changes required to take full advantage of the opportunities created by the global food situation.
He re-emphasized this during a visit to Morashee, Blake and the Parika Backdam, all on the East Bank Essequibo where he encouraged farmers to get on board […]
Guyana government mulls return of State-run buses
THE Government of Guyana is thinking of acquiring 150 large and medium size passenger buses for use as public transportation.
A notice has been sent out by the Ministry of Public Works and Communication inviting expressions of interest to supply 70 large size buses with a seating capacity of between 48 and 60 persons in two […]
