Foreign Secretary Mr. Robert Persaud, accompanied by senior officials of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, met with a visiting delegation from the United States Foreign Relations Committee. The delegation comprised Senior Foreign Policy Advisor for Senator Tim Kaine, Mr. J.C. Jain, Senior Advisor on Western Hemisphere and International Law Enforcement Mr. Victor […]
As Diwali festivities get underway in Guyana, President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali said the government is committed to the festival’s core message of ‘Good over Evil.’ He explained that government policies and programs are designed to embody this principle and bring about positive change. The president joined flocks of Guyanese for a vibrant Diwali Mahostav […]
The Ministry of Tourism, Industry, and Commerce, in collaboration with the Guyana Tourism Authority (GTA), hosted renowned professor, author, researcher, and ecotourism expert Hitesh Mehta at the Pegasus Suites on Monday evening. Professor Mehta’s visit aims to strengthen the local tourism industry through a series of workshops and the development of a guideline booklet tailored […]
Minister of Housing and Water Collin Croal announced that phase one of the infrastructural development will commence shortly at the new housing development located at Tracts A and B, Four Miles, Mahdia, Region Eight. Speaking at a housing outreach event at Campbelltown Benab on Tuesday, Minister Croal confirmed that approximately $1 billion has been designated […]
Construction of the $6.6 billion Lima Sands Hospital on the Essequibo Coast in Region Two is advancing well, with the majority of its structure already completed. During a site visit on Monday, Minister of Health Dr Frank Anthony conducted a walkthrough of the existing facility. He expressed satisfaction with the construction’s rapid pace “They have […]
After the successful hosting of the inaugural job fair in New York in July this year, the Government of Guyana is currently finalizing plans to host its second diaspora job fair in Suriname. This event is slated for Saturday November 2nd in Nickerie, where the vast majority of the diaspora has settled over the decades. […]
President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali announced plans for a new modern facility at Timehri to foster the development of rifle shooting while also serving as a haven for regional practitioners. The head of state was at the time speaking during a ceremony to mark the opening of the West Indies Fullbore Championship 2024. The […]
Minister of Health, Dr Frank Anthony has projected a need for 600 nurses on the Essequibo Coast to support the region’s evolving healthcare landscape. With rapid transformations in the sector and new healthcare infrastructures underway, the demand for skilled nurses is anticipated to grow significantly, particularly in Region Two. According to the minister, the upcoming […]
As Government continues to expand its online services, public sector employees must be equipped to protect the integrity and confidentiality of our information systems. As such, the National Data Management Authority (NDMA) on October 25, 2024, concluded a cybersecurity training programme for forty-four (44) public sector employees in Bartica, Region Seven (Cuyuni-Mazaruni). The initiative, which […]
Minister of Human Services and Social Security Dr Vindhya Persaud emphasised the critical role of education in reducing child labour cases during a Child Labour Training workshop held at the Regency Suites Hotel on Monday. Highlighting the need for children to understand the dangers of child labour, she noted that “Education is key, public education […]