Tag: Region Eight
$253M Secondary School for Micobie Village in Region Eight
July 23, 2024, marked a significant milestone for the community of Micobie in Region Eight as ground was ceremonially broken ... Read More
Large-scale mining projects should receive unanimous approval at village meetings – Min Sukhai
Large-scale mining projects in Amerindian villages should have unanimous approval at Village General Meetings (VGM), Minister of Amerindian Affairs, Pauline ... Read More
20 houses to be built for vulnerable residents in Meriwa, Karisparu
The government, through its Hinterland Housing Programme is working to improve housing for 20 vulnerable families in the Karisparu Village ... Read More
Prudent financial management is essential to accelerate village development – Min Sukhai
-visits Campbelltown, Princeville Villages Minister of Amerindian Affairs Pauline Sukhai and a team met with leaders, and residents from Campbelltown ... Read More
Gov’t hands over more ATVs to North Pakaraimas villages
The government handed over additional all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) totalling $12.5 million to five villages in the North Pakaraimas, Region Eight. ... Read More
Over 4000 students to receive $45,000 cash grants in Region Eight
-  Minister Sukhai presides over distribution exercise in Paramakatoi, Tuseneng As the Ministry of Education continues to roll out its ‘Because ... Read More
CDC monitoring flood situation in Regions Seven to Ten
The recent heavy rainfall in Regions Seven (Cuyuni-Mazaruni), Eight (Potaro-Siparuni), Nine (Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo) and 10 (Upper Demerara-Berbice) have resulted ... Read More
Health Ministry to establish 80 telemedicine sites by year-end
The government, through the Ministry of Health, will be expanding its telemedicine capabilities to 80 health posts and centres in ... Read More
34 now certified as Community Health Workers in Region 8
In a significant development for Region Eight’s health sector, 34 individuals from 23 different communities have successfully completed their training ... Read More
Anti-malaria nets distribution begins in Region Eight
In response to the high incidence of malaria cases in Guyana’s hinterland regions, the Ministry of Health has initiated a ... Read More