─ now is not the time “to sit back and wait” on the impacts of climate change ─ measures need to be implemented to reduce impact DPI, Guyana, Tuesday, October 23, 2018 Acting Director-General...
DPI, Guyana, Tuesday, October 23, 2018 Following the commencement of the drilling of eight wells in the Upper-Takutu-Upper Essequibo area on October 4, to date, wells at Karaudanawa, Aishalton and...
DPI, Guyana, Sunday, October 21, 2018 The Civil Defence Commission (CDC) is refuting reports of “massive” flooding in the community of Matthew’s Ridge, Barima -Waini (Region One). According to...
– EU funds consultations on strengthening existing Sea and River Defence Acts and drafting a new Disaster Risk Management Bill – Stakeholders call for greater involvement of all agencies...
Georgetown, Guyana — (October 18, 2018) The Office of Climate Change (OCC), today opened its first National Adaptation Plan (NAP) Workshop, which is the first step in the consultancy for the...
International Day for Disaster Reduction 2018: Statement from the Minister of State and Minister with Responsibility for Disaster Risk Management in Guyana
DPI, Guyana, Saturday, October 13, 2018 The International Day for Disaster Reduction celebrated annually on October 13th, is a globally designated observance named by the United Nations General...
The Civil Defence Commission (CDC) is pleased to signal it continued commitment to reducing disaster risks throughout the country, and today, joins the international community in commemorating the...
─ “Until all the participants would have completed 384 hours of training then they will be given a certificate. So, it’s a very rigorous training and a serious operation” – Lt. Col....
– in observation of International Volunteer Day – “The spirit and acts of volunteerism which you demonstrate are very essential to peace, social cohesion and development, none of this would happen without your efforts,” UN Resident Coordinator Mikkiko Tanaka DPI, Guyana, Saturday,...
