The National Assembly passed the Regional Security System (RSS) and CARICOM Arrest Warrant Bills on Monday to improve regional cooperation on the criminal justice system and crime prevention. These bills, which were developed by the legislative committee of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), were designed to further the multilateral collaboration in the Caribbean region. During the […]
President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali has pledged a series of critical upgrades to the Goed Fortuin fishing area on the West Bank Demerara. This is part of his ongoing commitment to improving working conditions for fisherfolk nationwide. In the wee hours of Tuesday, President Ali conducted a walk-through of the site and engaged fishermen and […]
Opposition Member of Parliament (MP) Geeta Chandan-Edmond has now joined several prominent figures in endorsing President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali and the People’s Progressive Party Civic (PPP/C) ahead of the 2025 General and Regional Elections. She made the announcement while providing her full support for the CARICOM Arrest Warrant Bill during Monday’s sitting of the […]
The government passed the Criminal Law Miscellaneous Bill 2025 on Monday, which prohibits wearing masks or disguises to commit an offence. Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs Mohabir Anil Nandlall, SC, described the bill as both reasonable and necessary to deter criminal behaviour, enhance public safety and support law enforcement efforts. Speaking in the […]
Residents of East La Penitence in Georgetown will soon benefit from a new recreational facility to support a range of community activities. Following requests made by community members, work will commence tomorrow to construct a tarmac surface, providing a durable surface for sporting activities, including tennis and basketball. Lin Toney, a community member, expressed her […]
The National Assembly on Monday passed an amendment to the Representation of the People Act (ROPA) aimed at strengthening Guyana’s electoral system and preventing any attempts to derail the election process. Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs Mohabir Anil Nandlall, SC, introduced the modification to the bill’s second and final readings. He explained that […]
The government is creating its five-year strategy to transform agriculture and food production, with Region Three positioned as a crucial driver in this push for a productive farming sector. President, Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali continued his engagement on Sunday with important stakeholders, including farmers and fisherfolk at the National Track and Field Facility in Leonora, […]
President, Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali announced that some 20,000 acres of new farmland on the Essequibo coast, Region Two will become available for small-scale farmers to address the long-standing issue of high rental costs. According to the head of state, a significant number of small-scale farmers, especially those cultivating 30 acres or less, are renting […]
President, Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali on Saturday announced that the government in the next five years will work to reduce agricultural interest rates from the current 8-12 per cent to as low as 3.5 per cent that will reduce input costs and increase productivity. The head of state made the announcement on Saturday when he […]
Hemwant Singh is among the 21 individuals from Region Six who received vouchers under the government’s steel and cement subsidy programme. The vouchers were presented by Minister of Housing and Water Collin Croal, Minister within the Ministry, Susan Rodrigues and Permanent Secretary of the Ministry Bishram Kuppen during the two-day housing activity at State House […]