The government’s proactive strategies to combat road carnage and abuse of the roadways have led to consistent decreases in serious and fatal road accidents. This observation was shared by President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali, who noted that fatal accidents are down by 20 per cent in 2024 when compared to the previous year. “In […]
– 179 contractors empowered – Over 1000 job opportunities provided One hundred and seventy-nine small contractors were awarded contracts to conduct major upgrades to the road network in Region Two. The total value of the contracts is over $2.3 billion. The signing ceremony was held on Monday at Anna Regina Secondary School and it demonstrates […]
President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali said that the 2025 budget will include the necessary funding for the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) to conduct General and Regional Elections. Speaking at a press conference at State House on Tuesday, the president reiterated his administration’s commitment to supporting GECOM and safeguarding democracy through free and fair elections. “In […]
With the production of 725,282 metric tonnes of rice in 2024, Guyana has surpassed its target and achieved a record-breaking milestone in its agriculture sector. Minister of Agriculture Zulfikar Mustapha made the announcement during his ministry’s year-end press conference on Monday. “I want to say that this is a record-breaking production since the introduction of […]
Residents ofRegion Seven are reaping the fruits of significant improvements in to healthcare services as a direct result of this government’s significant investments and the implementation of smart policies. These include the construction of several health facilities and the procurement of new medical equipments which means that residents are now benefiting from a greater level […]
Guyana’s economy experienced remarkable growth from 2020 to 2024, with significant expansion in both oil and non-oil sectors. This achievement is attributed to the government’s strategic investments and policies that focused on fostering an environment of economic sustainability and diversification. On Saturday evening, President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali underscored the importance of evaluating the nation’s […]
The government is currently examining a supplemental process for citizens who missed the initial registration for the $100,000 cash grant initiative. General Secretary of the People’s Progressive Party (PPP) Dr Bharrat Jagdeo addressed growing concerns about individuals who were unable to register at a press conference on Friday, emphasising that every Guyanese 18-years and older […]
Thanks to a $528 million investment, residents of Andrews in Region Two now have a new pump station. Commissioned on Saturday, the station will significantly help to improve drainage and irrigation for farmers. There are now a total of 26 such pumps in the region. The new facility will regulate water flow from the river […]
Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs, Anil Nandlall, SC announced today that the final draft of the landmark oil spill legislation is almost completed. The minister made the announcement during a year-end press conference on Saturday. “The work is significantly completed. There is one part of the bill that I would like to relook […]
The comprehensive law revision process is expected to be completed by June 2025. This update was provided by the Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs, Anil Nandlall. Addressing a press conference on Saturday, the minister said that the last law revision process was conducted in 2012. During the current review process, the laws spanning […]