-Refutes Dr Ramcharan’s autocracy claims Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs, Mohabir Anil Nandlall, SC, has defended Guyana’s constitution as a robust democratic instrument in response to Dr Bertrand Ramcharan’s claims of ‘autocratic’ behaviour. In Tuesday’s weekly programme ‘Issues in the News’, Minister Nandlall asserted that Guyana has the constitutional architecture in place that […]
Minister of Amerindian Affairs, Pauline Sukhai has stated that the PPP/C Government has built upon the foundation laid by Arawakan politician, Mr Stephen Campbell. Campbell, a well-known political activist, is recognised as the first Amerindian Member of Parliament in Guyana’s National Assembly. Speaking at an annual event to celebrate the life and work of Campbell […]
The government is bolstering its suicide prevention efforts through the implementation of the National Mental Health and Suicide Plan 2024-2030. Minister of Health, Dr Frank Anthony has emphasised the importance of providing citizens with inclusive and improved health services, highlighting the government’s commitment to a human rights-based approach to mental health. “This approach ensures that […]
The Ministry of Agriculture has taken note of a recent post on the Facebook page of a known APNU activist, Mark Benschop, which has made unsubstantiated claims targeting the Ministry’s Head Office, including the Honorable Minister of Agriculture and other staff members. We categorically state that the Ministry and its Head Office are not involved […]
Honourable Oneidge Walrond, M.P., Minister of Tourism, Industry and Commerce, this morning, met with International Trade Centre (ITC) Executive Director- Ms Pamela Coke-Hamilton. During the meeting, the ITC Executive Director spoke about the role of ITC in earlier projects in Guyana related to the production of coconuts and cassava processing. While the initiative is attributed […]
Acknowledging the devastating effects of climate change and the urgent need for coordinated meaningful action, President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali has stated that developing nations can play a crucial role in crafting and implementing sustainable solutions to tackle the global climate crisis. The president was at the time addressing a high-level discussion on ‘Restoring Ambition […]
Minister within the Office of the Prime Minister with Responsibility for Public Affairs and Information, Kwame McCoy has condemned Stabroek News Publication for its overbearing attempts at spreading misinformation. In a statement issued on Monday, the public affairs minister outlined that there seems to be an inherent attempt at insinuating limitations to exercising a right […]
The Ministry of Education launched the Mathematics Intervention Initiative, targeting 50 schools nationwide that aims to enhance the performance of teachers and students in Mathematics, through the introduction of Math Monitors. Minister of Education Priya Manickchand highlighted that while Mathematics presents challenges across the Caribbean, her ministry is dedicated to implementing programmes designed to improve […]
The government is committed to prioritising, promoting, and protecting mental health, with a focus on preventing mental disorders and ensuring that mental health services are accessible to all. Addressing the prevalent stigma surrounding mental health, Minister of Health, Dr Frank Anthony emphasised the importance of mental well-being. “Mental health is integral to our well-being, yet […]
