The Ministry of Public Works is saddened by the sudden death of Brigadier (ret’d) Gary Beaton, Colonel Michael Shahoud, Lieutenant Colonel Mike Charles, Lieutenant Colonel Sean Welcome, and Staff Sargeant Jason Khan who tragically lost their lives while conducting an important military operation of national interest. As an institution, we would like to convey our […]
The United Kingdom (UK) has firmly stated its strong support for Guyana’s sovereignty, amidst Venezuela’s announcement to annex two-thirds of Guyana’s territory. Speaking on an international television programme recently, UK Foreign Secretary Dave Cameron definitively stated that the 1899 Arbitral Award, established over a century ago, conclusively settled the border controversy. “I see absolutely no […]
Minister of Human Services and Social Security, Dr. Vindhya Persaud has announced that the final draft of the Family Violence Bill, which seeks to provide further protection for persons who are experiencing gender-based violence is completed. Minister Persaud made the revelation at the closing reception of the Spotlight Initiative on Wednesday evening, at the Herdmanston […]
Persons residing in Tigerbone Banakari, along the Soesdyke-Linden Highway have seen significant development within their community over the last three years, which has positively transformed their lives. Backed by government assistance through Guyana’s carbon credit funds and Presidential Grants, the community now enjoys the advantages of an information and communication technology (ICT) hub, a shade […]
Our nation is in mourning. The deaths of our five heroic servicemen – Brigadier (ret’d) Gary Beaton, Colonel Michael Shahoud, Lieutenant Colonel Michael Charles, Lieutenant Colonel Shaun Welcome, and Staff Sergeant Jason Khan – have shaken our nation at its core. It is in moments like these that we must find strength in unity, solace in […]
– Guyana cops 9 awards for CSEC, CAPE Guyana nabbed 9 awards for its exceptional academic achievements at this year’s Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) examinations and Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examination (CAPE). Other countries including Trinidad and Tobago, St Maarten, and Jamaica, among others also received awards for their performances. Alex Muntaz of Anna Regina […]
I extend my deepest condolences to the families and friends of the fallen soldiers, as well as the Guyana Defence Force on the loss of their comrades, offering my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. As a nation, our hearts are heavy with grief upon learning about the tragic helicopter crash that claimed the […]
Guyana will persist in advancing its development as the government strives to deliver progress to the people of the country. Vice President Dr Bharrat Jagdeo during his weekly media conference on Thursday at the Office of the President, reiterated that Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro will not succeed in his attempt to stymie development here. “If […]
It is with an indescribable heaviness in my heart and profound anguish that I come before you today to share the devastating news of the loss of five of our bravest sons from the Guyana Defence Force. These valiant men met their untimely end when the helicopter they were travelling in crashed in the rugged […]
President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali has reiterated that Guyana remains a law-abiding country, committed to maintaining a zone of peace in the midst of increasing tensions with Venezuela over the ongoing border controversy. The head of state iterated this position during an interview with the Qatari television network, Al Jazeera, on Wednesday evening. He said […]