By Kellon Rover June 16, 2022 ─ announces major infrastructure upgrades for Region Seven Government, through the Guyana Geology and Mines Commission (GGMC) is accelerating plans to ensure the challenges in the mining sector, specifically land management, are addressed as soon as possible. President, Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali on Wednesday, during an engagement with member […]
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BY PUBLIC RELATIONS | JUN 14, 2022 The Barbados Tourism Marketing Inc. (BTMI) has announced the first in a series of forums with tourism stakeholders to keep them updated on Barbados tourism developments and global trends. Chief Executive Officer of the BTMI, Jens Thraenhart, said that “It’s always important to have our tourism partners included […]
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The Ministry of Agriculture is currently putting safe and adequate transportation mechanisms in place for the 1000 Barbados black belly sheep, which are expected to land on Guyana’s shores within two months. Minister, Zulfikar Mustapha, M.P on Saturday, told DPI that Guyana and Barbados advanced talks on the initiative, during the minister’s recent visit to […]
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By Synieka Thorne June 8, 2022 Over 1,300 residents of Phillipai, Region Seven (Cuyuni-Mazaruni) will benefit from potable water for the first time as a $53.683 million well will be drilled in the community by the Guyana Water Incorporated (GWI). The project, which is expected to commence next week and to be completed by the […]
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Staff Writer June 4, 2022 Following a meeting with several cattle farmers from Black Bush Polder on the Corentyne Coast in Region Six, Agriculture Minister, Zulfikar Mustapha disclosed that works will soon commence to minimise flooding in the Cookrite Savannah. During a meeting on Friday with Vice President Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo in Number 63 Village, […]
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Staff Writer June 5, 2022 – Working with stakeholders to develop Centre of Excellence for cancer treatment His Excellency Dr Irfaan Ali said that his Government will be launching a four-pronged aggressive healthcare plan targeting vulnerable persons and providing speciality care. This, the President said, will be supported by a number of State investments as well […]
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Staff Writer November 6, 2021 GUYANA Tourism is a lucrative sector according to Minister Walrond – as she leads Essequibo familiarisation tour Guyana’s beauty must be showcased, so that the country can earn more through tourism, Minister of Tourism, Industry and Commerce, Oneidge Walrond M.P. told members of the media. The Tourism Minister made this […]
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BY GOVERNMENT OF BARBADOS | JUN 1, 2022 Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Transport, Works and Water Resources, Mark Cummins. (FP) Regional transportation ministers will converge in Barbados next week for the 10th International Road Federation (IRF) Caribbean Regional Congress, a major road and transportation conference. It will commence on Tuesday, June 7 and conclude Friday, June […]
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BY SHEENA FORDE-CRAIGG | MAY 31, 2022 Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator Dr. The Most Honourable Jerome Walcott thanks author Dr. Sharon Marshall as he receives a copy of her new book A Return To Roots: “Cubajans” In Barbados. (C. Pitt/BGIS) Former journalist Dr. Sharon Marshall has authored the book A Return To Roots: […]
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BY JULIE CARRINGTON | MAY 31, 2022 Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley and officials meeting with senior officials from Banks DIH Limited at Ilaro Court, yesterday. (C. Pitt/BGIS) Government is looking to Guyana to assist with the provision of healthier inputs to be added to the current school meals menu, to control the rising cases […]
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