-Jagdeo highlights how APNU+AFC devastated Regions 5, 6 General Secretary of the People’s Progressive Party (PPP) Dr Bharrat Jagdeo has highlighted the impact of the current administration’s regional investments and programmes, particularly in country of Berbice. The previous coalition government’s policies severely affected the local economy, particularly due to the dismissal of thousands of sugar […]
Approximately 300 children across nine different orphanages are significantly benefitting from First Lady, Mrs Arya Ali’s ‘Adapt-an-Orphanage’ initiative. The First Lady launched the charitable programme in June 2021, following a fruitful conversation with Guyanese-American rapper, SAINt JHN. The initiative aims to support orphans countrywide by alleviating their financial burdens and providing resources for the children’s […]
The reconstructed $54 million Western Hogg Island Primary School in Region Three can now accommodate over 50 pupils from Liberty, Hogg Island, and surrounding villages. The learning institution is set to officially open its doors in September for the new school term. Due to the previous deplorable state over the years, it was decided that […]
General Secretary of the People’s Progressive Party (PPP), Dr Bharrat Jagdeo has sharply criticised the PNCR-led APNU+AFC Coalition for what he describes as unrealistic claims about managing Guyana’s economy without inflation or rising living costs. Speaking at a press conference at Freedom House on Robb Street, Georgetown, Dr Jagdeo dismissed the Coalition’s assertions as delusions. […]
Guyana is making significant strides in healthcare with the introduction of the Bachelor of Science Degree in Respiratory Care, now part of the University of Guyana (UG) curriculum. This makes Guyana the first country in the Caribbean region to have conceptualised such an initiative in its healthcare education system. It was developed within a record […]In an unwavering stance against corruption, the General Secretary of the People’s Progressive Party (PPP), Dr Bharrat Jagdeo reiterated his commitment to upholding strict procurement laws. Addressing the media at Freedom House, Robb Street, Georgetown during a press conference on Thursday, Dr Jagdeo emphasised the importance of adherence to the Procurement Act and the necessity […]
President, Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali on Wednesday announced plans to enhance the working conditions for some 500 fisherfolk at Mon Repos, along the East Coast Demerara (ECD). The head of state met with the fishermen and women in the community, where a number of crucial issues were addressed. A construction project for an access road […]
Guyana’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ambassador Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett has emphasised the need for the UN Summit of the Futureto accelerate the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), unlocking finance for climate action and development. Ambassador Rodrigues-Birkett believes this will drive real reform on the international financial architecture and the UN Security Council […]
Pursuant to the Natural Resource Fund (NRF) Act 2021, as amended by the Fiscal Enactments (Amendment) Act 2024, Parliamentary approval has been granted for US$1,586,150,331 (equivalent to G$329,885,563,088) to be withdrawn from the NRF in 2024. In accordance with this approval, the Government of Guyana has made its third transfer for 2024, totalling US$300 million […]
─ as THAG pushes its ‘adopt a school’ agenda School-aged children could benefit from increased interest in tourism and enhanced career opportunities, as the Tourism and Hospitality Association of Guyana (THAG) plans to work closely with them to bridge the skills gap in the sector. THAG’s President, Dee George told the Department of Public Information […]