The Cheddi Jagan International Airport (CJIA) has taken a significant step towards modernising its operations with the installation of electronic gates (E-gates). These innovative gates will revolutionise the travel process, offering passengers faster check-in times, smoother security screenings, and a more convenient overall experience. This update was provided by President, Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali in a […]
– 37 other Sophia youths graduates The Ministry of Labour’s Board of Industrial Training (BIT) celebrated the graduation of yet another 38 persons in various courses at the Sophia Training Centre in Greater Georgetown. The graduates received their certificates on Friday and to applaud their efforts, both the Ministry of Labour and the Ministry of […]
The government has intensified efforts over the past four years to address the widespread issue of squatting along the Soesdyke/Linden Highway. Minister within the Office of the Prime Minister responsible for Public Affairs, Kwame McCoy, emphasised that with the country’s rapid development, squatting cannot be allowed to persist. “We cannot move along as a country […]
– botanical gardens to be upgraded President, Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali on Thursday announced that the national zoo will be rebuilt to match international standards, as part of efforts to expand green spaces in the capital city. The president made the announcement during a special sitting of the National Assembly at the Arthur Chung […]
The government has allocated $11.5 billion for the upgrade of 947 community roads in Georgetown. In total, 673 contracts were awarded to small contractors to carry out the upgrades. The contracts were signed during a ceremony at the Arthur Chung Conference Centre (ACCC) on Friday. Vice President Dr Bharrat Jagdeo highlighted the significance of these […]
– charged to embody integrity, duty Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, President, Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali on Friday presented thirty newly commissioned officers of the Guyana Defence Force (GDF) with their Instruments of Commission. A Commission is a unique, official certificate issued only by the President. The conferment of the State Commission and the Instrument […]
The government’s announcement of a $200,000 one-off cash grant for every Guyanese household was greeted with enthusiasm and gratitude from citizens who said it will provide relief amid rising cost of living. The grant was announced by President, Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali on Thursday at a special session of the National Assembly. He said the […]
President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali described the newly constructed Kaashi Dhaam Crematorium on Leguan Island as a sanctuary where families can grieve the loss of their loved ones and begin to the process of healing. The president made these remarks at the commissioning ceremony for the crematorium on Friday. Kaashi Dhaam, which means ‘heavenly abode,’ […]
During a three-hour presentation on Thursday, President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali outlined a people-centric transformative roadmap for Guyana at a special sitting of the 12th Parliament at the Arthur Chung Conference Centre (ACCC), Liliendaal. The following strategies align with the government’s 2030 vision: Infrastructure The Botanical Garden is expected to be enhanced, and a partnership […]
– as gov’t aims to establish a world-class film production environment in Guyana President, Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali has announced that his administration is laying the groundwork for a national film commission in an effort to inspire a world-class film production environment in Guyana. The President made this announcement during his address at a special sitting […]