Region Three (Essequibo Islands-West Demerara), long known for its rich agricultural heritage, particularly in rice production, is now on the cusp of sweeping economic transformation. According to President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali, the region is set to redefine its role in Guyana’s development narrative. The president made this bold declaration during his address at the […]
The Government is currently exploring options to provide a more spacious learning environment that could comfortably accommodate over 500 students of Soesdyke Secondary School on the East Bank Demerara. Minister of Education Priya Manickchand disclosed this information while conducting an assessment of the work that has been completed on the school. The decision to extend […]
His Excellency Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali delivered a forceful national address on Tuesday, drawing a clear distinction between the steady, long-term development pursued by his government and the “irresponsible, short-sighted” promises floated by the political opposition. Using the classic fable of the ant and the grasshopper, President Ali warned that Guyana’s future cannot be jeopardised […]
The Government of Guyana, through the Civil Defence Commission (CDC), in collaboration with the United Nations Office of Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR), today convened a National Consultative Workshop for Multi-Hazard Early Warning for All (EW4ALL). This landmark event brought together national stakeholders, regional partners, and international agencies to enhance Guyana’s national framework for early warning […]
The ten (10) Returning Officers and ten (10) Supernumerary Returning Officers approved by the Commission for the upcoming General and Regional Elections were administered their Oaths of Office by GECOM’s Chairperson, Justice (Ret’d) Claudette Singh, at a simple ceremony held in the Boardroom of the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) on Monday, 23rd June, 2025. The […]
After five years of what President Mohamed Irfaan Ali described as a struggle to rescue the sugar industry from the crippled state it was under during the previous regime, the People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) Government is gearing up to roll out a massive diversification plan for the Guyana Sugar Corporation (GuySuCo). The president revealed that […]
Amidst public scrutiny of his government’s vision for a revitalised Guyana Sugar Corporation (GuySuco), President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali has made it clear that there is no contradiction between advancing technology and pursuing diversification. Both are critical pillars of the same strategy. That is, positioning GuySuCo as an important facet of national development with emphasis […]
To effectively tackle gender-based violence in Guyana, the Ministry of Human Services and Social Security’s Sexual Offences and Domestic Violence Policy Unit (SO&DVPU) on Friday launched its “Bridging the Gap Policy.” The policy aims to engage men and boys on gender-based violence, ensuring that they are aware of preventive steps and the healing journey, while […]
Minister of Education Priya Manickchand says that the government is still committed to building schools in the hinterland regions despite existing challenges. Responding to concerns raised by the Alliance for Change (AFC) regarding construction delays, Minister Manickchand stated that while the AFC sensationalises issues, the government remains focused on delivery. She attributed the delays to […]
The educational landscape in Linden in Region Ten is poised for a significant transformation, with construction officially commencing on the New Christianburg-Wismar Secondary School, which will deliver high-quality education to over 1,000 students. The new facility will resolve longstanding issues faced by the current school, such as overcrowding, inadequate and delayed maintenance, and soil erosion […]