Prime Minister Brigadier (Ret’d) Mark Phillips emphasised that Guyana’s ambition to become a tourism hub must prioritise environmental sustainability. The Prime minister was at the time delivering the feature address at the launching of the 2024 edition of the ‘Explore Guyana’ magazine, at the Herdmanston Lodge on Wednesday. He pointed out that Guyana has a […]
Festivities in Guyana are a seamless fusion of euphoria, religion, and cultural tapestry that transcends barriers, and the celebration of Easter is no exception. Easter is indeed, one of the most important celebrations in the Christian calendar. It is time to reflect on the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Christians believe that Jesus was […]
The government has revealed a comprehensive strategy aimed at further reducing the backlog of house lots within the Ministry of Housing and Water’s database. The Minister within the Ministry of Housing and Water, Susan Rodrigues announced that eighteen (18) areas have already been earmarked for new housing developments. She was at the time speaking at […]
Government of Guyana comments on the Advanced Unedited Version of the Concluding Observations. The State party hereby submits its corrections to factual errors, and comments on the Advanced Unedited Version (AUV) of the Concluding Observations received today emanating from the consideration and review of Guyana’s third periodic report under the International Covenant on Civil and […]
The government has pledged to provide counselling and other support that may be necessary to the families of the three young girls who lost their lives by drowning in Massara Village, North Rupununi in Region Nine. While interacting with the families on Wednesday, Minister of Public Works, Bishop Juan Edghill expressed that the government is […]
During a visit to Three-door Sluice, D’Edward Village, West Coast Berbice, Region Five on Wednesday, President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali interacted with local fisherfolk and committed to improving their working conditions. Several issues were raised including the need for a shed for mending fishing gear and the expansion of the current wharf. In addition to […]
– following the signing of agreements of sale to process Certificates of Title The first 167 families who have been squatting in Amelia’s Ward Phase Four, Linden, Region Ten, signed their agreements of sale for the processing of their certificates of title. This is a commitment made by Minister within the Ministry of Housing and […]
Children across the East Ruimveldt, Georgetown area are currently attending a two-day kite-making workshop that started on Wednesday as the Easter holidays get underway. This annual government gesture is hosted annually at the ‘Giving Back Centre’ where children from ages eight to 14 attend. The Easter event is a collaboration with the Office of the […]
The Governments of Guyana and France have announced their decision to establish a French Embassy in Georgetown in 2025, highlighting their strong desire to strengthen the bilateral relationship and cooperation between the two nations. This decision follows discussions between President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali and France’s Minister of Europe and Foreign Affairs, Stéphane Séjourné on […]
A comprehensive oil spill legislation will be tabled in the National Assembly later this year, setting out the proposed procedures for oil spill preparation, planning, and response as well as issues relating to liabilities and damages. This landmark legislation will improve the institutional framework, ensuring good governance in the multi-billion-dollar industry. It will include a […]