‘It is illegal to obstruct, mislead voters on E-Day’ – AG Nandlall warns
– Serious offences outlined under Representation of the People Act Anyone found to be obstructing or misleading voters on the day of elections will be charged with serious criminal offences under the Representation of the People Act (ROPA), Guyana’s Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs, Mohabir Anil Nandlall, S.C, has warned. He made these comments […]VP Jagdeo defends diversification push
Vice President Dr Bharrat Jagdeo has pushed back against recent criticisms targeting President, Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali’s remarks at the Enmore Martyrs, stressing that the Guyana Sugar Corporation (GuySuCo) is key to the government’s broader plan to transform agriculture, expand rural employment, and achieve food security. Speaking during Thursday’s press conference at Freedom House, Dr […]Special public works programme for small, medium-scale contractors in next term – VP Jagdeo announces
Small and medium-scale contractors will continue to enjoy opportunities from government projects, as the ruling People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) Administration will establish a special public works programme in the new term. This is according to Vice President and PPP’s General Secretary, Dr Bharrat Jagdeo when he spoke about his recent outreach to Linden, Region 10 […]‘Peace, security cannot be divorced from development’ – Min. Todd at UN Security Council
Addressing the United Nations Security Council’s Open Debate on ‘Poverty, Underdevelopment and Conflict,’ Guyana’s Foreign Affairs Minister Hugh Todd said that sustainable development in developing countries is impossible without peace and security, urging global leaders to recognise their inseparable link. Minister Todd emphasised that a stable and secure environment is critical for any kind of […]Jagdeo reaffirms government’s commitment to national unity, inclusive development in Region Ten
General Secretary of the People’s Progressive Party (PPP), Dr Bharrat Jagdeo has reaffirmed the PPP/C government’s unwavering commitment to fostering unity, national development, and inclusive progress for all citizens during a press briefing held Thursday at Freedom House, Robb Street, Georgetown. The statement follows Dr Jagdeo’s recent outreach to Region Ten, where hundreds of residents […]Regional imports: Guyana exceeds targets, achieves 88% of food production goal one year early
Guyana surpassed regional expectations for agricultural production, achieving approximately 88% of production targets one year ahead of schedule. The evidence for this was spelt out in a detailed press release from the Ministry of Agriculture on Wednesday, describing it as an opportunity to “provide clarity and context on the policy measures, data trends, and production […]New sewing hub ‘stitching’ a path to women’s empowerment
As part of its ongoing drive to create equitable opportunities and build an inclusive economy, the Government of Guyana continues to invest in initiatives that uplift and empower its citizens, particularly women. One such initiative came to life on Tuesday with the official launch of a garment construction hub under the Women’s Innovation and Investment […]Response to Stabroek News Editorial “No Data on 25 by 25 Food Plan”
The Ministry of Agriculture takes note of the editorial published on June 17, 2025, in Stabroek News, as well as the related article in Stabroek Business on May 30, 2025. Several points of interest were raised regarding the ongoing implementation of the regional “25 by 2025” food import reduction initiative. Specifically, they highlight the timeline […]Industrial transformation to move forward in Enmore – Pres. Ali
The tight-knit, sugar-backed community of Enmore on the East Coast of Demerara is poised for massive economic transformation as the government reviews dozens of proposals for industrial development in the area. President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali disclosed this information during his feature address at the 77th Commemoration of the Enmore Martyrs on Monday. “We already […]