Guyana’s approach to forest preservation serves as an example of how governments can harness innovation and technology for sustainable development. This view was proffered by Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs Hon. Mohabir Anil Nandlall as he delivered remarks at the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) 149th General Assembly on Wednesday. The event is being held […]
Guyana is rapidly becoming a prime destination for international investors, with over 3,000 U.S. small and medium enterprises (SMEs) exporting to the country in 2023. United Stated (US) Ambassador to Guyana, Nicole Theriot, highlighted the nation’s growing investment appeal at the Inaugural International Business Conference on Tuesday. Beyond the lucrative oil and gas industry, Guyana […]
Guyana is projected to save more than US $80 million by 2027 by increasing local production of corn, soya, beans, and hatching eggs, and reducing the country’s reliance on imports. President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali shared these projections during the International Business Conference 2024 at the Marriott Hotel in Kingston, Georgetown, on Tuesday evening. He […]
With an influx of large-scale enterprises flocking to Guyana’s shores, tremendous opportunities and avenues are being opened up for small and medium sized businesses (SMEs) to expand their operations. This was underscored by President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali on Tuesday, as he addressed the International Business Conference (IBC) at the Marriott Hotel in Kingston, Georgetown. […]
Roads at North East La Penitence, Georgetown are currently being upgraded to improve accessibility for residents and commuters, to the tune of $63.7 million. The infrastructural upgrades follow residents’ concerns over the deteriorated condition of the roads. The Ministry of Public Works’ Special Project Unit (SPU) inspected the thoroughfare and identified significant surface damage. It […]
– with 90,713 cultivated during the last crop Guyana rice production continues to increase as 90,713 hectares of rice were cultivated during the last crop. This is according to the General Manager of the Guyana Rice Development Board (GRDB), Badrie Persaud on Monday during the launch of the new high-yielding ‘GRDB 18’ rice variety. The […]
This morning, the Honourable Minister of Education, Priya Manickchand, officially commissioned the Texila American University Study Center in Suddie, Essequibo Coast. The event marks a significant step in enhancing access to higher education for students in Region Two. Minister Manickchand was joined by the Director of the Guyana Online Academy of Learning (GOAL), Dr. Jacob […]
The Bureau of Statistics has noted recent erroneous claims made on social media suggesting that political interference is responsible for the delayed publication of the 2022 Population and Housing Census results and wishes to provide the following response. The Bureau of Statistics is a semi-autonomous agency, legally mandated by the Statistics Act (1965) Chapter 19:09 […]
Some 30 welfare officers and school counsellors have begun a rigorous two-day training in restorative justice, paving the way for its implementation within the school system. The session was opened on Tuesday at the Guyana Police Force Training Centre in Georgetown. The Director of the Restorative Justice Centre, William Boston underscored that this is not […]
President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali has announced the construction of an additional one Kilometre of road in White Water village, located in the Mabaruma sub-district of Region One, aimed at enhancing accessibility for residents. This new development follows the construction of a 1.2 Kilometre concrete road, fulfilling a commitment made by the president during a […]