Minister of Amerindian Affairs, Pauline Sukhai urged residents living in the hinterland regions to get seriously involved in both agriculture and tourism industries which are two of the sectors that the government is working to develop. Minister Sukhai was at the time speaking to residents of Aishalton Village in Deep South Rupununi, during her […]
As government continues to roll out a slew of programmes aimed to enhance the livelihood of citizens, Minister of Agriculture, Zulfikar Mustapha has reiterated that more single parents and women, nationwide, are set to benefit from the expansion of the lucrative ‘Cut Rose’ project. This undertaking was conceptualised to create employment and generate income […]
General Secretary of the People’s Progressive Party, Dr Bharrat Jagdeo, continues to highlight the tactic of the PNC-led APNU + AFC opposition in using race to fuel division among Guyanese. He was speaking during his weekly press conference at Freedom House on Thursday. “This party cannot move away from its history of using race to […]
General Secretary of the People’s Progressive Party (PPP), Dr Bharrat Jagdeo, has assured that the recent deployment of the patrol vessel HMS Trent by the United Kingdom (UK) to participate in joint exercises with Guyana is part of planned routine exercises and will not threaten Venezuela’s territorial integrity. On Thursday, Dr Jagdeo informed media operatives […]
Despite criticisms of the People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) Administration’s management of the oil and gas industry, Guyana’s oil and gas industry is said to be one of the best-managed sectors globally. The country has made significant progress in this sector, which has been supported by various reports from reputable international financial institutions such as the […]
The Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) has recorded low levels of maternal deaths while saving the lives of 303 critically-ill women this year, as the government continues to make significant efforts in curbing the maternity deaths and improving the health sector. Head of the Obstetrics and Gynecology Department at the GPHC, Dr. Rafi Rozan during […]
Construction has officially begun on the $11 billion Diamond to Buzz Bee Dam (Craig), East Bank Demerara four-lane extension project. The initiative, which includes the construction of 4.6 kilometres of asphaltic concrete roads, serves as a continuation of the East Bank Demerara highway stretching from Mandela Avenue to Diamond. Minister of Housing and Water Collin […]
The designs for major drainage canals in Regions Five and Six are expected to be completed by February 2024 so that infrastructural works can begin on the Hope-like structures. The government is pumping a lot of funds into massive projects to enhance the drainage systems in the two regions. Minister of Agriculture, Zulfikar Mustapha made […]
The United Nations (UN) Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) has updated its economic predictions for the year 2023 to reflect further Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth for Guyana. In its recent report, ‘Preliminary Overview of the Economies of Latin America and the Caribbean’, the commission predicted continued low growth for Latin […]
President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali believes by cultivating a strong sense of national identity, Guyana can overcome any obstacle and build a brighter future for all its citizens. The recent outpouring of unity and patriotism suggests that his government’s efforts are bearing fruit and that Guyanese are well-equipped to face challenges. The head of state […]