-Emphasises need for vision and coherent policies President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali has offered a pointed critique of A Partnership for National Unity (APNU) and the Alliance for Change (AFC), describing the coalition as lacking a coherent policy agenda and democratic ethos, and asserting that it remains focused on gaining power without presenting a clear […]
General Secretary of the People’s Progressive Party and Vice President Dr Bharrat Jagdeo has defended the government’s right to highlight its achievements, particularly in infrastructure, health, and economic development, in light of claims that such accomplishments are routine government functions. This was the second issue he addressed during his two-hour long press conference at Freedom […]
Sanctioned businessman and presidential aspirant, Azruddin Mohamed will not receive special treatment, Vice President, Dr Bharrat Jagdeo declared on Thursday, stressing that laws apply to everyone, regardless of their wealth or status. The vice president’s comment came in response to a pointed question from a journalist who asked whether the government was intentionally allowing Mohamed […]
On June 12, Guyana joins the global community to mark World Day Against Child Labour, reaffirming its commitment to ending child labour in all forms. In 2024, an estimated 138 million children around the world were subjected to child labour, with over one-third in hazardous work that endangers their health and development. Child labour refers […]
In the heart of Guyana’s hinterland, a quiet but powerful movement is reshaping the future, one young leader at a time. The Community Service Officer (CSO) programme, once dismantled and now thriving, is offering Amerindian youth more than just jobs, it’s giving them a sense of purpose, pride, and place in the nation’s development story. […]
-83,000 Guyanese trained through either BIT, WIIN, GOAL & UG The ruling People’s Progressive Party Civic (PPP/C) government’s investments in education are empowering Guyanese, as 83,000 individuals would have received some form of training in the last five years, all free of cost. This point was emphasised by Vice President and General Secretary of the […]
– Orinduik Marine Services (OMS) to train Guyanese in subsea diving services, support O&G industry The launch of Orinduik Marine Services (OMS), a locally-owned company focused on subsea and diving support for the oil and gas industry, marks a bold stride in Guyana’s local content ambitions, President, Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali declared on Wednesday. Speaking at […]
Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs, Mohabir Anil Nandlall, SC, has firmly rejected allegations by Alliance For Change (AFC) leader Nigel Hughes, who accused him of a conflict of interest in relation to the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM). In a letter addressed to GECOM Chairperson, Retired Justice Claudette Singh, Hughes argued that the attorney […]
Guyana is making significant strides in promoting and protecting the rights of persons with disabilities (PWDs), said First Lady Arya Ali during her address at the 18th Session of the Conference of State Parties to the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. She affirmed that the Convention continues to serve as a vital […]
Better access to water is changing lives in Hobodeia, a riverine community in Region One. For residents like Mary Willis, who relied on a hand pump and faced major challenges during the dry season, the newly commissioned Hobodeia Water Supply System is making a difference. “We have one hand pump that we relied on and […]