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Guyana’s comprehensive response programme was hailed the ‘leading model’ in the Caribbean region by the Spotlight Initiative. This monumental achievement stemmed from the government’s dedication and implementation of programmes geared at mitigating gender-based violence (GBV) countrywide. Despite signing on to the Spotlight Initiative eight months later than planned, the Minister of Human Services and Social […]

Residents of Nabaclis West Sideline Dam were assured on Monday that infrastructural works in their community will be executed without hindrance. Minister of Public Works, Bishop Juan Edghill made this commitment during a community engagement aimed at addressing the frustrations of residents and clarifying any misconceptions they may have on the ongoing rehabilitation works within […]

Guyana is enhancing its capacity to manage the oil and gas industry by providing training to key entities such as the Ministry of Natural Resources, and the Guyana Geology and Mines Commission (GGMC). Part of the Whiptail project includes a review of the field development plan (FDP) submitted to the government by ExxonMobil. The training […]

Guyana is gearing up to host the Caribbean Investment Forum from July 10 to 12 this year, a key event for business collaboration and development. The forum which will be held at the Arthur Chung Conference Centre (ACCC), will focus on sustainable agriculture, green economy transition and digitalisation of business. Chief Investment Officer and Head […]

The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) has underscored its commitment to a transitional governance arrangement that paves the way for a peaceful transition of power, continuity of governance, an action plan for near-term security, and free and fair elections. On Monday, CARICOM engaged Haitian stakeholders as well as international development partners including Brazil, Canada, France, Mexico, the […]

Chairman of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali and seven Caribbean leaders, international partners and representatives from the United Nations met in Kingston Jamaica Monday, to discuss the spiralling crisis in Port-au-Prince, the capital city of Haiti. President Ali held a press briefing at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in New Kingston, in […]

Dochfour residents were guaranteed on Monday that the damages inflicted on their property as a result of the ongoing East Coast Public Road widening and improvement project will be addressed. Minister of Public Works, Bishop Juan Edghill made the commitment while facilitating a community consultation with the affected citizens. During the engagement, the minister instructed […]

– as Guyana’s inaugural National Ramadan Village launched As Muslims celebrate Ramadan in Guyana and around the world, Vice President Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo emphasised that we should recognise and count our blessings that we live in a nation where people of different cultural, religious, and ethnic backgrounds can coexist and prosper together.     He made […]

Children of Onderneeming and surrounding areas in Region Two will have access to a secure and conducive learning environment with the construction of a new $130M primary school. The contract for the project was signed last Wednesday between the Basic Needs Trust Fund (BNTF) and Builders Hardware, General Supplies, and Construction. The BNTF falls under […]

Deputy Commissioner ‘Administrative’ Calvin Brutus has praised the remarkable progress achieved by female law enforcement officers during the opening ceremony of the Women in Law Enforcement Summit held at the Officers’ Training Centre, Camp Street Georgetown. The summit, a collaboration between the Guyana Police Force, Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI), and the Women’s […]