Frustrated with incomplete works being done on government projects by contractors, Minister of Public Works Juan Edghill today announced that the government will be introducing legislation that will see the blacklisting of companies that fail their obligations under government construction contracts. Speaking at a press conference hosted by the Ministry of Public Works, Minister Edghill…
MEAL after meal, day after day. It’s easy to get into routines with food and forget about the variety of fruits, vegetables, grains and other foods that exist, with all the different nutritional benefits that they offer. If that sounds familiar, then FAO is here to help. Drawing on our experiences from around the world,…
Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) data has shown that COVID-19 cases increased 50 per cent and deaths 11 per cent in the region of the Americas. From December 19 to 25, more than half of countries and territories in the region reported an increase in cases of over 20 per cent. The Omicron Variant of…
IN 2021, the 220 Amerindian villages and communities across the country received $300 million in presidential grants. The grants were used to boost village economies and to enhance the lives of Amerindians through a variety of projects. These include developing agricultural enterprises such as cattle and poultry rearing, cash-crop farming, tourism ventures, village offices, and…
THE answer to the above question is revealed somewhere in this article. Only people with unresolved deep-rooted psychological or emotional issues lash out violently. They believe they have every right to behave in this manner. But deep inside, they know they are wrong. They would never beat up a work colleague, their boss or someone…
FOLLOWING several complaints from employees, the Ministry of Labour was able to recover $38,208,204 from employers in 2021. The recovered sum included money owed for wages, overtime, severance, annual leave and payment in lieu of notice of termination. Meanwhile, for yet another year, security companies dominated the labour complaints. Of the 867 complaints received, more than…
A BONASIKA Creek, Lower Essequibo River family is seeking help from the public to rebuild their home which was destroyed by fire on December 30, 2021. Head of the household, 30-year-old Joshua Samuel Gill recently told the Guyana Chronicle that, although he has his own land, he needs assistance to build. The family, which includes…
IN just one year, over 2,000 young Amerindians have been trained through the Community Service Officers (CSO) programme in keeping with a manifesto promise by the current government, Amerindian Affairs Minister, Pauline Sukhai has reported. The CSO programme allows for individuals to be trained and meaningfully contribute to the development of their communities. “In 2021,…
DESPITE a global pandemic and months of devastating and unprecedented floods, Guyana’s forestry sector has managed to make quite a turnaround, with the Guyana Forestry Commission raking in a monthly revenue of more than $90 million – a notable increase when compared to a pre-pandemic period in 2019, when revenue collection stood at $70 million.…
THE file pertaining to the alleged shooting by Mayor of the City of Georgetown, Pandit Ubraj Narine during a reported domestic altercation, has been sent to the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) Chambers for legal advice as the police continue their investigation into the matter. According to information reaching the Guyana Chronicle from police sources…
