Today, the Security Council Report commenced a two-day training with the Guyana team on United Nations Security Council (UNSC) matters at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation. The training aims to build the capacity of the home-based team ahead of the assumption of Guyana’s non-permanent seat on 1 January 2024, and will focus […]
Several community roads along the East Coast corridor continue to be rehabilitated through the Ministry of Public Works’ Special Projects Unit (SPU). This is the fulfilment of a commitment made by Vice President, Dr Bharrat Jagdeo following community engagements in Haslington and Enmore. During these outreaches, residents raised concerns related to deteriorating roads, which affected […]
Elderly Guyanese are overjoyed this holiday season thanks to the government’s timely one-off $25,000 cash grant, distributed to 72,000 pensioners across the country. This will allow seniors to purchase the items they need to celebrate Christmas comfortably. The government rolled out the distribution in Regions Six and Ten on Tuesday. DPI spoke to some of […]
In a recent interview with Bloomberg News, President Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali stressed that while Guyana prioritises peaceful coexistence and regional stability, the nation’s sovereignty and territorial integrity remain non-negotiable. He emphasised this firm stance in the context of the ongoing border controversy with Venezuela. President Ali conveyed Guyana’s willingness to engage in constructive dialogue […]
Family members, friends, and dignitaries gathered at the Guyana National Stadium, Providence, on Monday evening to honour the five Guyana Defence Force (GDF) ranks who perished in the tragic helicopter crash on December 6. Under the theme “Honouring Our Fallen Heroes,” the event served as a collective expression of grief and gratitude for the lives […]
Guyana has reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to upholding human rights obligations on the occasion of the United Nations’ 75th Anniversary of the Declaration of Human Rights. Minister of Parliamentary Affairs and Governance Gail Teixeira, at the recent Anti-Corruption and Human Rights Expo, highlighted the crucial theme: Safeguarding human rights and threats to peace and security. […]
Texila American University (TAU) held its fourth International Conference for Communicable Diseases, providing a platform for learning and exploring various aspects of infectious diseases while showcasing advancements in healthcare technology and research. Minister of Health, Dr. Frank Anthony, lauded the conference as ‘revolutionary’ for its contribution to medical students’ education. He highlighted the valuable opportunity […]
The government continues to recognise the importance of comprehensive legislation to regulate and facilitate efficient criminal proceedings. In a further demonstration of this commitment, the modern Arbitration Bill and the Criminal Procedure (Plea Discussion, Plea Agreement, Plea Assistance Agreement) Bill of 2023 were on Monday laid in the National Assembly. Attorney General and Minister of […]
The government is continuously exploring and implementing technology-based solutions to further strengthen its anti-corruption efforts. These solutions are expected to enhance transparency, streamline processes, and reduce opportunities for misappropriation of funds. This was highlighted by Senior Minister in the Office of the President with Responsibility for Finance, Dr. Ashni Singh during his presentation at the […]
