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500 women to benefit from Govt’s new skills training initiative Sep 20, 2024 News Kaieteur News – The Ministry of Human Services and Social Security has launched a new skills training initiative that aims to transform the lives of 500 women across the country. The programme is facilitated by the Women’s Innovation and Investment Network (WIIN), in collaboration with the City and Guilds Training programme. It focuses on empowering women through skills development, social inclusion, and capacity building. The initiative is designed to promote financial independence and reduce the gender gap in traditionally male-dominated sectors like construction. Training is being offered in carpentry, masonry, welding, plumbing, and electrical work, with hands-on classes of at least 25 participants. The programme targets women aged 17 and older, who are required to be able-bodied and have valid identification, such as an identification card or passport. Beyond technical skills, participants will also benefit from business literacy training through the ministry’s business incubator. This component will equip them with the tools to create and sustain successful business ventures. Upon completion, the women will be supported in either pursuing entrepreneurial opportunities or securing employment. Those interested in the programme can register via a QR code available on the ministry’s Facebook page or online through this link, https://docs.google.com/…/1FAIpQLSdwwO8l6Ci…/viewform. The deadline for registration is October 16, 2024. The government has made significant progress in empowering both women and men through various initiatives. In the first half of 2024, 510 women received skills training through the Board of Industrial Training (BIT) and WIIN, enhancing their employability. Additionally, 103 women benefitted from mentoring, coaching, and entrepreneurship support through the WIIN business incubator. Some 2,370 women are expected to begin skills training, 3,000 to benefit from business clinics, and 1,161 to receive business startup kits by the end of the year. Additionally, four women with disabilities received small business loan financing, while seven women accessed the Loans Guarantee Programme. (DPI) Related Similar Articles

Cozier community gets $261M pump station Sep 20, 2024 News The $261 million pump station at Cozier, Lower Pomeroon, Region Two. (Ministry of Agriculture photos) Kaieteur News – Minister of Agriculture, Zulfikar Mustapha on Thursday commissioned a new $261 million pump station at Cozier, Lower Pomeroon in Region Two. The project was being undertaken by the National Drainage and Irrigation Authority (NDIA) and the facility was constructed by Adamantium Holdings for $261,080,869. Minister Mustapha told attendees at the commissioning that as Guyana takes the lead among CARICOM states in agriculture, investments like the $261M pump station are an important part of the developmental process. He told the farmers and residents of the community that the new pump station will significantly boost the agricultural productivity in the area. Kaieteur News understands that Cozier is one of several communities across the country that will benefit from new pump stations. As reported in the media, these pump station projects represent a comprehensive nationwide drainage improvement programme. It was reported that some 19 pump stations are under construction across the country and are expected to be operationalised by mid-2025. Communities that are on the list to get new pump stations are Chesney, Charity, Cottage, Jimbo Grove, Letter Kenny, Farm, Grove South, Little Diamond, Belle Vue, A-Line in Versailles, Pouderoyen, and Canal No.1 just to name a few. For the year so far, the ministry has commissioned two pump stations, one at Greenwich Park on the East Bank of Essequibo, Region Three. This pump station was constructed by Roopan Ramoutar Investments to the tune of 565.3 million and it is set to provide enhanced access to about 5,000 acres of farmlands, maximising crop yields. In August, the minister and his team commissioned the $446.8 million pump station at Adventure Village, Region Six which was constructed by D. Sawh Mechanical Workshop. Related Similar Articles

$191M set aside for new annex at recently commissioned Yarrowkabra School Sep 20, 2024 News The $790M Yarrowkabra Secondary School located along the Soesdyke – Linden Highway. Kaieteur News – With $790 million already spent to construct the Yarrowkabra Secondary School, the facility is set to get a new annex which is estimated to cost an additional $191 million. The Ministry of Education project which opened recently at the National Procurement and Tender Administration Board (NPTAB) attracted a total of nine contractors. This publication reported that earlier this month, President Irfaan Ali alongside Minister of Education, Priya Manickchand commissioned the $790,571,342 school which was built by R. Bassoo & Sons Construction Company. At the commissioning ceremony, the Education Minister had noted that her ministry did issue a tender for an additional block for the school. We started this school last year and we already need 10 new classrooms which the Permanent Secretary has already put out a bid because once the school is here, kids will come to school and once children come to school, lives will change,” the minister said at the time. It was reported also that the new school is presently accommodating 1,019 students across 35 classes and has 65 teachers including 29 newly recruited educators, 31 trained teachers, 14 teachers who are in training and 20 to be registered for training. Below are the companies and their bids: Ministry of Education Construction of Yarrowkabra Secondary School annex block. Bidder Amount Tendered Dundas Construction Inc. $349,975,721 ECS Construction & General Supplies $268,531,751 NVS Engineering Guyana $31,203,753 Westbrook Caribbean Inc. $202,648,456.50 NP Contracting & Transportation Services $233,044,329 Truck Smart $280,268,887 Deodat Sewkumar Sharran Construction $255,514,549 Triple A General Contracting Services $196,702,170 A Nazier & Son Contracting & General Supplies $344,868,353 Engineer’s Estimate $191,836,502 Construction of Students’ Dormitory at Jawalla. Bidder Amount Tendered ECS Construction & General Supplies $594,004,225 Sheriff Construction Inc. $310,174,450 A Alli Construction $321,893,700 Engineer’s Estimate $322,554,773 Lot:1 Renovation & Extensions to Student Dormitory at Waramadong. Bidder Amount Tendered Sheriff Construction Inc. $229,961,400 KV Contracting Services $343,596,694 S&K Construction Consultancy Services & General Supplies Inc. $289,163,731.50 K&S Civil Engineering Contracting Services Inc. – ECS Construction & General Supplies $460,993,200 A. Alli Construction $259,627,933 Engineer’s Estimate $266,863,274 Ministry of Culture, Youth & Sports Design Services for Implementation of Cooling System (Air Conditioning) for The National Cultural Centre. Bidder Amount Tendered Innovative Engineering Consultancy Services $7,310,000 Ministry of Agriculture – GSA Rehabilitation of GSA Dormitories, Mon Repos. Bidder Amount Tendered Wazeer Khan & Sons Construction $112,648,365 Truck Smart $80,363,840 Emeralds General Contracting & Distributors $94,965,137 K&S Civil Engineering Contracting Services Inc. – R&P Engineering & General Construction $59,773,033 JR Civil Works $97,176,633 BM Property Investments Inc. $163,652,832 Anil Lalsa Construction $87,110,000 Andrect Engineering & Construction $83,682,855 NP Contracting & Transportation Services $80,149,595 Engineer’s Estimate $89,589,574.07 National Agricultural Research & Extension Institute Supply & Delivery of Agrochemicals for Hinterland Regions. Bidder Amount Tendered Agri Supplies Guyana $9,735,000 Modern Agri $9,645,000 General Supplies Guyana Inc. $6,887,500 Related Similar Articles

Baracara students to be accommodated at new N/A Amerindian hostel Sep 20, 2024 News An exterior view of the dormitory at the new hostel Kaieteur News – Students from Baracara, a riverain community in Region Six, will soon benefit from accommodation at the newly renovated Amerindian Hostel in New Amsterdam. The $11 million expansion was a commitment made by President, Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali during a visit last year. It increases the hostel’s capacity to house about 15 more students. The renovation works were carried out by Lakhram Singh Contracting Service, featuring new dormitories, with the upper floor designated for female students and the lower for males. The project is overseen by the Ministry of Local Government and Regional Development. During an interview with the Department of Public Information (DPI) on Wednesday, Regional Chairman, David Armogan, highlighted the significance of accommodating students from far-flung communities to support their educational endeavours. He stressed that the upgraded facility is designed to reduce the financial strain on families by eliminating the need for rented housing. Through the Ministry of Education, rehabilitation works were completed on seven dormitories in the first half of the year, to accommodate students from remote communities. In the second half of the year, similar works will be carried out on an additional dormitory. This initiative is part of the government’s effort to ensure equal access to education nationwide, reducing the burden on students who must travel long distances to attend secondary school. Related Similar Articles

Guyana, Qatar sign MoU to strengthen biodiversity conservation, management Sep 20, 2024 News Foreign Secretary and Chairman of the PAC, Robert Persaud, along with Commissioner, Jason Fraser signed the agreement with Acting Charge d’Affaires in the Embassy of the State of Qatar to the Cooperative Republic of Guyana Mohammed Ebrahim Al Rumai, on Wednesday Kaieteur News – The Government of Guyana, through the Protected Areas Commission (PAC), has formalised an agreement with the State of Qatar, marking a significant step in strengthening cooperation on biodiversity conservation and technical capacity building between the two nations. Foreign Secretary and PAC’s Chairman, Robert Persaud along with Commissioner, Jason Fraser signed the agreement with Acting Charge d’Affaires in the Embassy of the State of Qatar to Guyana, Mohammed Ebrahim Al Rumai. The simple, yet significant ceremony, was held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, South Road, Georgetown, on Wednesday. In brief remarks, Foreign Secretary Persaud underscored that the agreement is the first of its kind as it will expand the relationship between the two countries, particularly in the preservation of Guyana’s biodiversity. Capacity will be built in the areas of conservation, ecological monitoring and research, to help better manage Guyana’s green spaces. Additionally, with several facilities under the PAC’s management, the Foreign Secretary noted that the agreement will lead to improvements in these spaces, enhancing the overall experience for individuals who visit them. Meanwhile, Commissioner Fraser highlighted that this initiative is intended to leverage the expertise and practices of the State of Qatar, to improve the management of Guyana’s protected areas. “It’s good to learn from other places, how they manage their green spaces and how we can improve on the management of our spaces,” he emphasised. Established under the Protect Areas Act of 2011, the PAC is mandated to create, manage, maintain, promote and expand the protected areas system of Guyana. The commission maintains the Botanical Gardens, National Park, Shell Beach, Kanuku Mountains, Kaneshen and Iwokrama, among other protected areas. (DPI) Related Similar Articles

PUBLIC ADVISORY- HIGH TIDES ALERT Sep 20, 2024 News Kaieteur News – The Ministry of Public Works would like to advise the general public to take all necessary precautions during the spring tides period from September 15, 2024 to September 22, 2024. Due to the above normal predicted tidal levels that will be experienced, particular coastal and riverain communities will be susceptible to water intrusion and flooding from overtopping of sea and river defence structures. Moderate levels of overtopping may be experienced along vulnerable sections of public roads in close proximity to major riverbanks and open shorelines, as well as at sluice structures and outfall channels. All persons residing along the banks of major rivers and low-lying coastal areas are advised to take necessary precautions against possible flooding. Precautions should also be taken by all mariners, including those operating fishing vessels and larger vessels. The use of beaches and foreshore areas for recreational purposes during this period is not advised. The highest tides are expected on the following dates with the indicated predicted water levels: Wednesday September 18, 2024 at 3:54am at a height of31 metres CD, and at 4:10pm at a height of 3.32 metres CD Thursday September 19, 2024 at 4:40am at a height of31 metres CD, and at 4:48pm at a height of 3.36 metres CD Friday September 20, 2024 at 5:27am at a height of23 metres CD, and at 5:24pm at a height of 3.30 metres CD The Ministry of Public Works has intensified its monitoring and flood prevention activities in preparation for possible occurrences of flooding due to overtopping or structural compromise of sea and river defences. Contact can be me made with the Sea and River Defence Department on the following telephone numbers to report concerns related to flood hazards that require an emergency response. Contact Telephone nos. 225-9868, 226-1070, 227-8294, 654-4226, 654-4227, 623-1161, 646-3501, 618-5541, 687-1999, 627-5453, 680-0073 The Chief Sea & River Defence Officer Ministry of Public Works Related Similar Articles

10,000 Little Diamond residents to gain access to water Sep 20, 2024 News Works ongoing at Little Diamond Kaieteur News – Following the completion of ongoing works on the water distribution system at the new housing development in Little Diamond, East Bank Demerara, some 10,000 residents will soon have guaranteed access to clean water. Minister within the Ministry of Housing and Water, Susan Rodrigues along with the Director of Projects at the Guyana Water Incorporated (GWI), Marlon Daniels, visited the community to assess the project on Wednesday. The minister noted that “today is the last day that we are completing the interconnections to ensure that this area Little Diamond and Sections One, Two and Three in Great Diamond is serviced with water.” Since 2020, the ministry has been allocating land and constructing several homes for young professionals in the area. As the population gradually rises, so too does the water demand. To address the situation, the ministry has implemented a new water distribution system, supported by an adjoining well in Covent Garden. With all necessary structures now in place, Minister Rodrigues assured residents that the communities will receive a timely delivery of water access. “The connections are there. They do have the main in their yards so we’re just waiting now on the lines to be filled and by this afternoon, that will happen so maybe by tomorrow morning people will be fully serviced by our network” the minister explained. This project is part of the government’s broader initiative to ensure comfortable and sustainable living for all Guyanese. Thus far, a sum of $4.5 billion has been expended to improve water quality and supply across the country. (DPI) Related Similar Articles