General Secretary of the People’s Progressive Party, Dr Bharrat Jagdeo has dismissed the “diversity policy” lawsuit by embattled Assistant Commissioner of Police Calvin Brutus as a desperate publicity stunt to grab headlines. He confirmed that the Attorney General’s Chambers and Ministry of Legal Affairs have not been served with a notice, despite news of the […]
A report has been submitted to the National Procurement and Tender Administration Board (NPTAB), with a recommendation to blacklist one contractor involved in the construction of the Aubrey Barker Road project. This report stemmed from an investigation conducted jointly by the Ministry of Public Works, and the Guyana Power Light (GPL) into an incident where […]
The Ministry of Public Works hosted a public engagement on Wednesday with key stakeholders to discuss the mega US$604 million Palmyra to Moleson Creek road expansion project in Region Six. Stakeholders at the meeting included the project contractor, Vishwa Samudra Engineering Private Ltd of India, members of the Guyana Police Force, Neighbourhood Democratic Councils, and […]
– Eight villages granted documents last year The Amerindian Land Titling (ALT) project has been a success story for the Ministry of Amerindian Affairs in recent years, with eight additional land titles granted to villages in 2024. This is according to the Minister of Amerindian Affairs Pauline Sukhai while speaking during a recent press conference […]
A team from the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) earlier today paid a courtesy call on Mr. Robert M. Persaud, Foreign Secretary and Chairman of the Board of the Protected Areas Commission, to discuss strengthening of Guyana’s Protected Areas Systems by supporting community sustainable livelihoods around biodiversity hotspots. Discussion also centered on the government’s plan to […]
The Guyana National Bureau of Standards (GNBS) is urging all importers, manufacturers, and dealers to register with the agency. Head of Corporate Communications Lloyd David told the Department of Public Information that registration is a legal requirement and must be renewed annually at the beginning of the year. “If you’re importing any of the products […]
– $86 million equipment commissioned Wednesday Guyana has become the first country in the Caribbean to acquire a scanning electron microscope (SEM) for its forensic science laboratory. The state-of-the-art $86 million equipment will revolutionise forensic analysis and significantly strengthen Guyana’s justice system. The SEM is a tool that is used to scan a sample’s […]
The government is seeking to enhance the capabilities of the Guyana Forensic Science Laboratory (GFSL) through collaboration with India. Minister of Home Affairs Robeson Benn has acknowledged the progress made at the GFSL, but emphasised the need for further support. The government will soon sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the National Forensic Sciences […]
In its unwavering commitment to inclusive education and the development of all learners, the Ministry of Education today took a historic step in Guyana’s educational landscape as the Honourable Minister of Education, Priya Manickchand, turned the sod to mark the commencement of construction of the country’s first dedicated school for the deaf. She was joined […]
The Honourable Minister of Education, Priya Manickchand on Tuesday, met with the Board and PTA of The Bishop’s High School to announce the construction of a modern library block valued at $129 million. This transformative project represents a significant step toward enhancing the academic and practical learning environment for students. The new library block, which […]