In light of Venezuela’s threats to national security late last year, stemming from the ongoing border controversy, President, Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali has reminded that Guyana is committed to maintaining a zone of peace. Added to this, the government will increase its investment in boosting the capacity of the Guyana Defence Force, to ensure that […]
As the illegal strike action prompted by the Guyana Teachers Union continues, Vice President, Dr Bharrat Jagdeo has once again called out the opposition for opportunistically supporting this effort, and using their racist rhetoric to mislead teachers. Speaking to reporters at his press conference at the Office of the President on Thursday, Dr Jagdeo highlighted […]
The master plan draft for Silica City, Guyana’s inaugural modern and sustainable city project, is expected to be available by mid-2024. This was disclosed by the Minister within the Ministry of Housing and Water, Susan Rodrigues during last Thursday’s edition of the Guyana Dialogue. Silica City will be established along the Soesdyke/Linden Highway. The […]
A total of 300 Sexual Assault Evidence collection kits valued at $3.7 million were delivered to the Ministry of Health and the Guyana Police Force (GPF) to increase justice for women in remote Amerindian communities, which are prone to sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV). SGBV cases are sometimes dismissed in the courts due to inadmissible […]
Guyana is well on its way to achieving 2000 hotel rooms by 2025 to accommodate the vast influx of visitors the nation has been witnessing in recent days. Minister of Tourism, Industry and Commerce, Oneidge Walrond on Friday inspected ongoing works of the new Aiden Hotel located at Robb and Oronoque streets in the capital […]
The government through the Ministry of Public Service is working rigorously to update four public sector policies to enhance the efficiency and experience of government employees. In 2023, some amount of work was done to advance the policies. However, 2024 will see a greater effort being placed to ensure that the ministry achieves its objectives. […]
The provision to construct more educational facilities across the country continues to be of top priority for the government to ensure accessibility to learning becomes easier for the nation’s children. As such, the government through the Regional Democratic Council (RDC) of Region Nine has opened bids for the construction of several nursery schools in villages […]
– in Amerindian villages A multiyear programme valued at $600 million (US$3 million) has been launched to strengthen the capacity of Amerindian Villages, including the National Toshaos Council (NTC) to develop and implement effective long-term sustainable plans which are aligned with national development priorities. On Wednesday, the multiyear project was inaugurated at NTC’s Secretariat Headquarters […]
During community meetings with residents of La Retraite, Stanleytown, and Belle Vue, West Bank Demerara, Wednesday afternoon, Minister of Public Works, Hon. Bishop Juan Edghill explained that the measures in this year’s $1.146 trillion national budget were placed strategically to increase disposable income. Minister Edghill reminded residents of the income tax threshold being increased to […]
With more than a decade of consecutive wins at the Mashramani float parade, the Ministry of Education launched its annual Mashramani band on Thursday under the theme, ‘Blazing the trail of knowledge with transformative technology and inclusive education’. During brief remarks, Head of the Unit for Allied Arts, Nicholas Fraser highlighted that this year the […]