Tag: hinterland
Over 4,700 applications processed for CPCE so far
Chevon Farley- June 21, 2022The Cyril Potter College of Education (CPCE) has processed 4,705 applications for the 2022 cohort so far, with increasing submissions ... Read More
Funds earmarked for consultation for Amerindian Act revision – President Ali
Synieka Thorne- June 20, 2022The government through the Ministry of Amerindian Affairs, has set aside financial resources this year, to commence a national consultation ... Read More
More permanent road infrastructure for hinterland – President Ali
Staff Reporter- June 17, 2022The government will be investing in more permanent road infrastructure for the hinterland, particularly mining areas, in order to protect ... Read More
Improved accessibility, lower cost of living for Regions 9, 10
Isaiah Braithwaite- June 8, 2022Travel time between Region Nine (Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo) and Region Eight (Potaro-Siparuni) will be significantly reduced. Tenders are out for ... Read More
President Ali announces $800M in cash grants, $1B in fertiliser for farmers, among new relief measures
Isaiah Braithwaite- May 16, 2022President, Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali on Monday announced $1.8 billion in relief measures for persons living in hinterland communities, as ... Read More
Lethem solar farm to soon be commissioned
Isaiah Braithwaite- May 16, 2022Residents of Lethem, Region Nine will soon benefit from a one-megawatt solar farm which is expected to provide more reliable ... Read More
Solar farm slated for Batavia – PM Phillips
Isaiah Braithwaite- April 16, 2022Prime Minister Brigadier (rtd) Mark Phillips recently disclosed that the indigenous community of Batavia, Region Seven will soon have its ... Read More
TVET online classes progressing smoothly
Neola Damon- February 22, 2022Deputy Chief Education Officer (DCEO) with responsibility for technical education, Dr. Ritesh Tularam, said the ministry’s online Technical and Vocational ... Read More
PM outlines transformative energy sector upgrades in Budget 2022
Staff Reporter- February 5, 2022– Renewable energy high on the agenda Prime Minister, Brigadier (Ret'd), the Honourable Mark Phillips outlined several transformative projects that ... Read More
Vulnerable persons to benefit extensively from budget 2022
Chevon Farley- February 2, 2022Citizens, young and old can look forward to new and improved services from the Ministry of Human Services and Social ... Read More