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“We have given you the best; that’s our philosophy” – Pres. Ali

Guyanese can look forward to more impactful, people-centred policies and initiatives in the future under the leadership of President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali. Notwithstanding the tremendous transformation Guyanese have witnessed in the last five years under the PPP/C government, President Ali on Thursday told scores of residents in Meten-Meer-Zorg that better is yet to come. […]

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Hubu could be future powerhouse for crab farming, agro-processing – Pres. Ali

The government has set its sights on transforming the village of Hubu on the East Bank of Essequibo into a national centre for crab farming, a bold move that could reshape the local economy and create a new frontier in aquaculture. President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali, during a community engagement on Thursday, announced plans to […]

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E-ID system to strengthen border control – VP Jagdeo

The implementation of the Single Electronic Identification System, which will see every Guyanese receiving an electronic identification card (E-ID), will enhance border control and aid in addressing the migrant issue in Guyana, Vice President and General Secretary of the People’s Progressive Party (PPP), Dr Bharrat Jagdeo, said on Thursday. On March 10, 2023, the government […]

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Diamond to Buzz Bee Dam Section of Heroes Highway nearing completion

For more than a decade, the East Bank Demerara corridor has served as a critical artery in Guyana’s transport network and a symbol of daily frustration for thousands of commuters. With traffic congestion worsening as the number of vehicles surges past 30,000 each day, the government recognised the need for a durable solution. And now, […]

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8 per cent salary hike likely to be paid before September

–VP Jagdeo Vice President and General Secretary of the People’s Progressive Party (PPP), Dr Bharrat Jagdeo, has confirmed that public servants are likely to receive their eight per cent retroactive salary increase before September. Last year, the government and the Guyana Public Service Union (GPSU) signed a two-year agreement that saw 69,000 public servants, including […]

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Government urges global action to protect children in armed conflict

The government of Guyana raised a voice not often heard loudly enough in international diplomacy, that of children caught in armed conflict. Chairing the United Nations Security Council’s annual Open Debate on Children and Armed Conflict, Guyana, through the Minister of Human Services and Social Security Dr Vindhya Persaud, issued an urgent appeal for the […]

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Complete education reform in next term – VP Jagdeo

–AI to individualise learning for children -government to lift financial burdens off parents through transportation support Vice President Dr Bharrat Jagdeo has said plans are already in place to transform how education is delivered if the People’s Progressive Party (PPP) is elected to serve for a second term. The vice president made these statements on […]

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Grid-tied and Net-Billing Programme supporting Guyana’s renewable energy transition

— Government continues to invest in initiatives to expand access to reliable, sustainable energy To accelerate the transition to renewable energy and achieve Guyana’s low-carbon development goals, the Government of Guyana continues to invest in several initiatives. These national efforts aim to diversify the energy sector while expanding access to affordable, reliable, and sustainable energy […]

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‘AskGov’ chatbot to transform how citizens access government services – Pres. Ali

A new era of public service delivery is on the horizon. President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali has unveiled plans for ‘AskGov‘, an AI-powered chatbot designed to answer citizens’ government-related questions and help them access services, anytime and anywhere. Speaking during a live address on his Facebook page early Wednesday, the President described AskGov as a […]

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