–on account of continued production in oil and gas sector, positive output performances in non-oil sectors –significant growth expected at the end of the year with projected expansions in major sectors, BoG says THE first quarter of 2022 was a productive period for Guyana’s economy, which recorded positive economic growth on account of sustained production…
There will soon be improved accessibility for farmers along the Essequibo River to get their produce to the mainland in Region Three, as a new wharf is set to be constructed at Hubu, in the Essequibo Island/West Demerara (Region Three). The wharf is deemed a priority, as it will fit into government’s agricultural plans to…
Almost 10 days after she was last seen alive, the body of 19-year-old Anisa Miguel was discovered this morning in the Mazaruni River in Region 7. Miguel was reported missing last week. She was last seen alive near Martin’s Landing in the same area. A Police statement on this morning’s discovery said Police ranks were…
TWO more persons, in Guyana, have died from COVID-19, taking the country’s death toll to 1,251 since the first case and death were reported here in March 2020. Dead are a 65-year-old man from Region Two (Pomeroon – Supernaam) and a 64-year-old woman from Region Three (Essequibo Islands – West Demerara). The Ministry of Health…
THE government is investing $100 million to upgrade and expand primary healthcare facilities across Region Two (Pomeroon-Supenaam), with the aim of ensuring that citizens have access to quality, reliable and efficient healthcare services. On Thursday, Director-General of the Ministry of Health Dr Vishwa Mahadeo led a team including Deputy Director of Regional Health Services, Dr…
PARTICIPANTS in the Ministry of Tourism, Industry and Commerce’s Snap and Share 56 Photography Competition were awarded their prizes earlier last week. The photo competition is an annual feature that allows Guyanese to take pictures of tourism products and experiences in Guyana and submit them to the ministry. After submission, the photos will be uploaded…
THE Ministry of Education has begun training teachers and pupils representing a wide cross section of schools at the primary level about the renewed curriculum. It is envisioned that the academic year 2022-2023 will see the piloted curricula for Grades One to Four expanded to all schools in Education Districts two, three, four, five, six,…
(BBC) – A 42-year-old man has been arrested and charged with murder, attempted murder and terrorist acts after a shooting in the centre of Norway’s capital, Oslo. Two people died and 21 were wounded early on Saturday in what police calls an “act of Islamist terrorism”. The shootings were in and near the London Pub,…
MINISTER of Education, Priya Manickchand, has begun to engage leaders in the religious community to address the issues of school dropouts and antisocial behaviours in the school environment. Over the last week, Minister Manickchand has met with religious leaders in the Christian and Islamic communities and will soon be meeting with leaders from the Hindu…
The double-lane East Coast Demerara (ECD) railway embankment, which is parallel to the Rupert Craig highway, could soon be expanded into a four-lane road to help counter growing traffic woes. This road was formerly the British Guiana railway and it has served as an alternate carriageway for commuters for years. It begins at Sheriff Street…
