President, Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali on Monday met with United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken in New York, where they reaffirmed their shared commitment to fortifying bilateral relations between the two countries. The discussions centred on Venezuela’s political situation and ongoing efforts to address Haiti’s security and humanitarian crisis, among other issues. In a […]
Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo issued a stern warning to the heads and accounting officers of public sector agencies, reaffirming the PPP/C government’s commitment to enforcing strict compliance with procurement rules. In an open and candid discussion, Jagdeo made it clear that any departure from these regulations would not be tolerated. During the high-level meeting held […]
– Notes progress on delivery of PPP/C government’s promises The significance of the upcoming year for the People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) administration, was underscored by Vice President, Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo, who emphasised the Administration’s commitment to fulfilling the promises made during the 2020 elections. Speaking during a high-level meeting with government officials and senior public […]
Senior Minister in the Office of the President with Responsibility for Finance and the Public Service, Dr Ashni Singh highlighted the crucial role of private sector involvement and competitiveness in driving economic growth in Guyana. In an interview with the Adrienne Arsht Latin America Centre of the Atlantic Council on Monday, Dr Singh outlined several […]
The government is currently formulating harassment legislation to protect individuals from behaviour that threatens their safety, dignity and rights. According to Minister of Human Services and Social Security, Vindhya Persaud, consultations are ongoing with the Ministry of Legal Affairs and other stakeholders to develop comprehensive legislation aimed at safeguarding the rights of women. Speaking at […]
Minister of Public Works, Bishop Juan Edghill, has firmly rebutted the unfounded claims made by Opposition Member Annette Ferguson regarding the $15.8 billion Government Office Complex. He emphasised that this project has been transparently discussed and is a crucial initiative aimed at modernising government infrastructure and consolidating services for all Guyanese. “The assertion that public […]
– As Offsite steel fabrication ongoing Work has officially started on the $15.8 billion government office complex, with offsite steel fabrication now in progress. Minister of Public Works, Bishop Juan Edghill 00highlighted that while visible activity at the site may be limited, substantial work is taking place offsite to ensure timely project advancement. “Not because […]
The Office of the Prime Minister, through the National Data Management Authority (NDMA), continues to make landmark strides in expanding Information and Communication Technology (ICT) access to hinterland and remote communities. The ongoing ICT Access and e-Services for Hinterland Poor and Remote Communities (HPRC) Project has been instrumental in bringing high-speed internet connectivity, essential services, […]
President, Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali has once again called for urgent global action to address pressing issues such as poverty, climate change, food insecurity, and inequality. The president made the appeal during the Summit of the Future at the 6th plenary meeting, 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly. On Sunday, the United Nations […]