The government is currently evaluating the feasibility of a second major gas initiative to complement the ongoing Gas to Energy project at Wales, Essequibo Islands-West Demerara (Region Three) President Dr Mohamed Irfaan made this disclosure during a press conference on Thursday. The recent conclusion of Expressions of Interest (EOIs) for this new project has led […]
– Thousands of women to receive $8000 voucher to offset screening costs To facilitate early detection of cervical cancer and reduce illness and fatalities, the government has launched its comprehensive Cervical Cancer Screening Programme targeting women between the ages of 21 to 65. With a budget of $2.8 billion, the programme provides $8,000 vouchers for […]
Residents of several communities along the Soesdyke-Linden Highway and in Region Ten are set to benefit from a reliable water supply, as construction will soon commence on five new wells. The areas targeted for these new wells include Timehri, Kuru Kuru, Kairuni, Old England, and Coomacka. Chief Executive Officer of Guyana Water Incorporated (GWI), Sheik […]
The government is actively exploring proposals from foreign investors to operate on the main gold mining pit of the former Troy Resources mine. Minister of Natural Resources, Vickram Bharrat, provided the update on Tuesday following an engagement with goldsmiths and jewellers at Duke Lodge in Kingston, Georgetown. In December last year, President, Dr Mohamed Irfaan […]
The Ministry of Education is pleased to announce that there will be a resumption of duties by teachers across the country. This development comes after successful conciliation efforts facilitated by the Ministry of Labour, following a formal request for intervention by the Ministry of Education. The Ministry of Education had written to the Ministry of […]
With a concerted focus on boosting productivity and diversifying crops, the government initiatives are geared towards strengthening the agricultural sector, positioning it as a critical driver of national growth. During a press conference on Thursday, President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali highlighted these achievements and underscored the administration’s vision to position Guyana as a global leader […]
The Guyanese community in Canada has fostered a strong partnership between the two countries, enhancing mutual respect and cooperation. As a result of these significant ties, the countries continue to work together to achieve common goals of peace and unity amongst their citizens, creating strategic measures to better their lives. Prime Minister Brigadier (Ret’d) Mark […]
As president of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) for the month of June, the Republic of Korea convened a High- Level Open Debate on the “Maintenance of peace and security: addressing evolving threats in cyberspace” on Thursday, 20 June 2024. At the Open Debate, Security Council members discussed the expanding threats of cyberattacks to […]
The government has announced an ambitious plan to construct some 500 low-income houses for vulnerable families along the Soesdyke-Linden Highway ─ a new era of housing development where people can live and earn an income. During a media conference at State House in Georgetown on Tuesday, President, Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali made it clear that […]
President, Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali on Thursday outlined several elements of the government’s transformational plan for the cultivation of a modern, competitive economy. The president was at the time speaking at a press engagement at State House. The president said that a key facet of this commitment is the stability of the financial system, […]