– says Opposition showcasing degree of ‘remarkable stupidity’ General Secretary of the People’s Progressive Party Civic (PPP/C) Dr Bharrat Jagdeo underscored the intellectual deficit of frontrunners in the parliamentary opposition. This deficit, Dr Jagdeo said, renders these political parties unable to deal with the complex issues of governing the country. The general secretary was at […]
In a significant show of solidarity, Guyana proudly joined 192 member States of the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) in Chicago, United States, to commemorate the 80th Anniversary of the Chicago Convention. This momentous occasion, held under the theme “Safe Skies. Sustainable Future: Together for the Next 80 Years,” yielded reflections on the achievements of […]
Guyana has won the prestigious Best Regional AML/CFT Case Award (BREMOLT) at the 59th Caribbean Financial Action Task Force (CFATF) Plenary and Working Group Meetings, currently being held at Montego Bay, Jamaica. A delegation, led by the Hon. Mohabir Anil Nandlall SC MP, Attorney General & Minister of Legal Affairs, is currently at the Plenary furthering areas regarding cooperation and collaboration […]
The Guyana Tourism Authority’s numerous strides in developing Guyana’s blossoming tourism sector has been recognized as the company has received seven international awards and nominations. The awards acknowledge the agency’s stellar achievements in promoting Guyana as a sustainable, attractive and up-and-coming tourism hotspot. Minister of Tourism, Industry and Commerce Oneidge Walrond extended her sincere congratulations […]
The government’s vision to enhance the industrial and technical skills of all Guyanese will be realised yet again as women from each region are set to commence an intense Solar photovoltaic (PV) technician training in January. This is according to the Minister of Labour Joseph Hamilton during a recent interview. He stated that this is […]
Guyana’s tissue culture facility is expected to be completed by the first quarter of 2025, significantly boosting plantlet production from 13,000 to one million annually. During a community engagement at the Beterverwagting Community Centre last Saturday, Minister of Agriculture Zulfikar Mustapha highlighted that the tissue culture facility will play a vital role in addressing the […]
Guyanese seeking opportunities to advance their tertiary education can now apply for a scholarship through the Guyana Online Academy of Learning (GOAL) programme. The application portal is now open, and prospective students are being encouraged to apply before the 11:59 (pm) February 28, 2025, deadline. Interested individuals can access a wide range of programmes at […]
– as $100k cash grant distribution kicks off in Region 9 Fulfilling the commitment of His Excellency Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali to deliver a $100,000 one-off cash grant to every citizen, Prime Minister Brigadier (Ret’d) Mark Phillips on Monday was present to witness the first tranche of payments being delivered to the residents of Region […]
The state-of-the-art regional hospital under construction at Number 75 Village, Corentyne, Region Six is expected to be operational by the second quarter of 2025. Minister of Health Dr Frank Anthony disclosed this during a site inspection of the facility on Tuesday morning, as part of an outreach to the East Berbice-Corentyne region. “At Number 75 […]
Amerindian village councils from the North Pakaraima and Mahdia Sub-district One are currently participating in leadership training aimed at promoting good governance in communities of Region Eight. The two-day training, which commenced on Tuesday, is being held at the Kurukabaru benab under the theme, ‘Empowering Village Councils for Improved Governance.’ It is funded by the […]