– Minister Pauline Sukhai tells UN Permanent Forum Guyana’s Indigenous peoples (Amerindians) are enjoying the same fundamental rights and freedoms as all Guyanese and the government has reaffirmed its commitment to the further advancement of their privileges. Minister of Amerindian Affairs, Pauline Sukhai, reiterated the commitment when she addressed the 23rd Session of the United […]
Over 100 households in Oronoque, in the Matarkai sub-district, Region One will soon benefit from a newly constructed $30 million well, providing potable water to over 100 households. This project is on track for completion by the end of April this year. Contractor, Morris Jeffrey handled the drilling of the well, while the distribution system […]
The township of Bartica and surrounding communities in Region Seven are currently undergoing significant road infrastructure developments totalling $1.4 billion. These infrastructural upgrades are vital to miners and residents, given Bartica’s pivotal role as one of the gateways to the hinterland. Executed under the Ministry of Public Works’ Hinterland Roads Programme, the upgrades aim to […]
Senior Minister in the Office of the President with Responsibility for Finance and Public Service, Dr Ashni Singh has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to public accountability, and the strengthening of a robust procurement system that can withstand public scrutiny. During a live address to the nation on Tuesday evening, the senior minister noted the finalisation […]
President, Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali has called for a stronger focus on promoting Guyana’s ‘local brand’, which he believes is currently underutilised. The president made these remarks at Tuesday’s opening ceremony of the second annual Local Content Summit held at the Pegasus Hotel and Corporate Suites. He emphasised that a robust ‘local brand’ is essential […]
Underscoring that the government will continue to find solutions to citizens’ issues, President Mohamed Irfaan Ali reaffirmed that the government’s decision to purchase power temporarily is indeed feasible. The President made these remarks during an interaction with the media on the outskirts of the Local Content Summit at the Pegasus Corporate Suites in Kingston. “We […]
A new management team is set to take the helm at the Guyana Sugar Corporation (GuySuCo) as the government pushes forward with modernising its operations. President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali made this announcement on Tuesday during an interview with reporters at the Local Content Summit. He outlined several upcoming changes at the organisation, affirming the […]
Recognising the crucial need for junior teachers to grasp their roles and responsibilities within the education sector, the Ministry of Education recently organised a two-day induction workshop. The workshop, which commenced on Monday, aimed to equip educators who have recently graduated from the Cyril Potter College of Education with the skills to foster resilience both […]
– Expo to take place on April 20th and 21st at ACCC Female entrepreneurs are being urged not to limit themselves but to be motivated to break glass ceilings in the business sector. This call to action came from Minister of Human Services and Social Security, Dr Vindhya Persaud, who encouraged women to utilise the […]
The Government of Guyana continues to contribute heavily to the development of the Afro-Guyanese communities and the preservation of culture. This view was expressed by Minister of Tourism, Industry and Commerce, Hon. Oneidge Walrond, who is presently leading a Guyana delegation at the Third Session of the Permanent Forum on People of African Descent in […]