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Foreign Secretary Mr. Robert Persaud received a three-member team from the International Trade Center (ITC) at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation. The team comprised Mr. Hernan Manson- Head of Inclusive Agribusiness Systems, Mr. Viwanou Gnassounou- Senior Advisor on Investment and Food Systems and Mr. Benjamin Morrison- Associate Programme Officer (Alliance for Action). […]

– Highlights $80B in fuel costs absorbed by the government annually – Seeking $US70M supplementary financing to maintain electricity costs The PPP/C Government has implemented a series of measures to mitigate the impact of the high cost of living for citizens in Guyana, resulting in the country’s inflation rates being below the regional average, despite […]

Secretary-General of the Commonwealth, Baroness Patricia Scotland KC, on Thursday underscored the shared responsibility of those in the legal profession to uphold the rule of law and the principles of justice and equality. In her remarks at the First Conference on Criminal Justice Reform – Advancing the Needham’s Point Declaration at the Marriott Hotel in […]

Statement Minister within the Office of the Prime Minister with Responsibility for Information and Public Affairs I have noted with significant concern the continued problem of persons squatting on privately owned or state-owned lands along the Linden/Soesdyke Highway. It is imperative to reiterate that individuals who make the personal decision to squat on private or […]

Restorative justice units will be implemented within the Ministry of Human Services and Social Security’s probation centres nationwide to address rising crime rates and promote successful reintegration. This is according to the Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs, Mohabir Anil Nandlall, SC, who made the disclosure during his presentation at the First Conference on […]

In its continued effort to tackle the sale and distribution of substandard electrical fittings and equipment, the Product Compliance Department of the Guyana National Bureau of Standards (GNBS) seized and destroyed 11,660 pieces of substandard electrical fittings and equipment. The items including wires, cables, lamp holders, circuit breakers, extension cords, power outlets, receptacles, knife switches, […]

As the Caribbean continues to face severe financing challenges in achieving critical development goals, President, Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali said increased investments from the private sector can fill the gap. Highlighting the roughly US$61.5 billion in deposits parked in Caribbean commercial banks, the president emphasised the need for the region to devise strategies to tap […]

Prime Minister Brigadier (Ret’d) Mark Phillips on Wednesday led an outreach at Charity and villages along the Pomeroon River, Region Two where he interacted with residents and listened to their concerns. The prime minister was accompanied by Minister of Agriculture, Zulfikar Mustapha and other technical officers. During his address to farmers from Strong Hope Canal, […]

Legal luminaries were on Wednesday urged to collaborate with the various institutions to build resilient legal systems that tackle the root causes of crime and foster a modern and efficient justice landscape. President, Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali made the statement while speaking during the First Legal Conference on Criminal Justice Reform at the Marriott Hotel in […]

In a concerted effort to elevate educational standards across Guyana, the Ministry of Education’s Secondary Sector is intensifying its oversight of the Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examination (CAPE) curriculum. This pivotal role includes meticulously monitoring Sixth Form Secondary Schools to stimulate academic advancement and refine teaching methodologies. Recently, the Ministry hosted a comprehensive CAPE Workshop on […]