Guyana’s judicial sector is set to receive a significant boost with the addition of 10 new puisne judges, sworn in by President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali at his Shiv Chanderpaul Drive office, Georgetown on Wednesday. President Ali highlighted the significance of the occasion, noting that eight out of the ten new judges are women, bringing […]
Construction work is progressing smoothly on the hospitals at Number 75 Village, Corentyne, Region Six, and Bath, West Coast Berbice, Region Five, with completion expected by year end. Minister of Health, Dr Frank Anthony, recently visited both sites and thoroughly inspected the works, beginning at Number 75 Village. “We still have quite a lot more […]
An additional 21 critical roads in the Grove, East Bank Demerara (EBD) have been upgraded through the Ministry of Public Works’ Special Projects Unit (SPU). These thoroughfares were identified by the Grove/Diamond Neighbourhood Democratic Council (NDC) due to their deplorable state. Resident, Ganesh Dhaneeram who lived in the community for 13 years, shared his satisfaction […]
Local agro-processors and exporters were urged to reexamine their products to build a more resilient agro-processing industry, aligning with the government’s plan. President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali made the plea Tuesday evening, when he delivered the keynote address at the New Guyana Marketing Corporation’s (GMC’s) annual award ceremony and dinner, at the Ramada Georgetown Princess […]
Although Guyana is rich in resources, the nation’s true strength lies in its ability to produce and export food globally. The government has developed an extensive agricultural plan that will be seamlessly integrated into the country’s overarching framework. President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali Tuesday evening stressed Guyana’s potential to produce high-value products within the coming […]
– Community well positioned for agriculture and eco-tourism His Excellency President Dr Irfaan Ali said that the community of Santa Aratack and surrounding areas hold “distinct advantages” that can ensure the sustainability and resilience of residents once unlocked. During a meeting at the community in Kamuni Creek (a tributary of the Demerara River), the President […]
The Government of Guyana has consistently made it clear publicly that one of our priorities in the oil and gas sector is the development of our country’s gas resources. As a result, and immediately after assuming office in August 2020, work started on the gas-to-shore project which is set to cut electricity costs by at […]
..Minister Walrond reveals as she urges stakeholders to adequately prepare Minister of Tourism, Industry and Commerce, Hon. Oneidge Walrond, today charged stakeholders in the tourism sector to adequately prepare for an influx of visitors. The minister made the challenge during an engagement session at the Arthur Chung Conference Centre with representatives of hotels, lodges, resorts, […]
The village of Santa Mission (Santa Aratak) situated in Region Three (Essequibo Islands-West Demerara), is poised for significant development, especially in the agriculture sector with President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali announcing a new honey production project in the community. The president was conducting an outreach to the Amerindian community on Tuesday. President Ali said the […]
Due to the rapid development and modernisation in Region Three (Essequibo Island-Western Demerara), an estimated 15,000 house lots are expected to be developed in the region by 2025. President, Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali made the pronouncement on Monday, as he engaged residents of Leonora and surrounding communities at State House, Region Three. “We will open […]