People’s Progressive Party (PPP) General Secretary Bharrat Jagdeo reaffirmed the government’s commitment to easing the rising cost of living, outlining the series of initiatives aimed at relieving financial pressures on citizens. Speaking at a press briefing on Thursday, at Freedom House, Georgetown, Jagdeo emphasised that the administration has made significant efforts to maintain stable prices […]
The International Business Conference (IBC), themed “Building a Strong Tomorrow: Guyana’s Manufacturing Sector,” served as a key platform to explore the dynamic economic ties between Guyana and Suriname. The event emphasised the importance of regional collaboration in driving sustainable growth and development. Guyana’s Chief Investment Officer of the Guyana Office for Investment Dr Peter Ramsaroop […]
Amidst the ongoing technological revolution, there is a pressing need to create a beneficial balance between technology and work, prioritising the employment of citizens. Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs Mohabir Anil Nandlall addressed the topic at the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) 149th General Assembly on Wednesday. Minister Nandlall expounded on the gravity of the […]
Minister of Public Works, Bishop Juan Edghill, has announced that the stretch of road along the Supply to Soesdyke corridor will remain a two-lane highway to balance development with the rights of property owners and the constraints posed by existing telecommunications and utility infrastructure. This decision was revealed during a public consultation on the East […]
Infrastructural development continues in Black Bush Polder, Region Six, with 108 thoroughfares set to be transformed from mud dams to concrete, beginning this week. The $1.6 billion project is expected to improve access for residents in the agricultural community significantly. During a community engagement geared towards the distribution of the Bill of Quantities for the […]
The distribution of the $100,000 one-off cash grant to every person 18 years and above will commence immediately. Some media outlets have falsely reported that the distribution of the cash grant announced on Wednesday by His Excellency Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali will begin in January of 2025. However, the President said that to be eligible, […]– replaces the $200,000 per household grant for smooth process In a much-anticipated announcement on Wednesday, President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali revealed that the government will provide a one-off $100,000 cash grant to every citizen aged 18 and above. The President explained that this measure is intended to minimise potential conflicts and administrative challenges that […]
President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali announced on Wednesday that all fees for government technical and vocational institutions will be completely abolished from January 2025. “I now wish to announce that the tuition fees will also be abolished at all government technical and vocational training institutions, including all of the technical institutes, the Guyana Industrial Training […]
Guyana and Suriname have the potential to create a world-class transport and logistic hub which will see the people from both countries benefiting. This can be achieved as the removal of trade barriers between the two countries continues and constant investments being made. President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali stated that the countries have collaborated to […]
In observance of World Food Day 2024, the Ministry of Agriculture (MOA), in partnership with the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), hosted an agricultural exhibition and open day on Wednesday at the Bourda Cricket Ground. The event aimed to promote the importance of food security, while ensuring global access to nutritious […]