Guyana’s school curriculum will soon be reformed to include lessons on the border controversy between Guyana and Venezuela, Minister of Education, Priya Manickchand announced Friday. During an awareness session hosted at the Bishops’ High School, Minister Manickchand said the new educational sessions will soon be reflected in the curriculum of nursery to post-secondary learning institutions. […]
The Human Organ and Tissue Transplant Agency (HOTTA) has made significant strides in building its capacity to ensure Guyana possesses an efficient and ethical donation and transplantation system. The agency was created in February 2023 following the passage of the Human Organ and Tissue Transplant Bill in the National Assembly in January 2022. Minister of […]
The National Toshaos Council (NTC) has reiterated that it is the ‘sole, legal and legitimate’ body that represents the interests of Amerindians in Guyana. Led by Chairman, Toshao Derrick John, the executive members of the body organised an outreach with toshaos of the North Pakaraimas District in Kurukabaru Monday last, where the message of the […]
A total of 863 persons have been gainfully employed through the Ministry of Labour’s National Job Bank initiative within the past three years. Minister Joseph Hamilton told the Department of Public Information (DPI) on Thursday that this is part of the government’s efforts to ensure Guyanese are provided with employment opportunities through several interventions. […]
The Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA), Guyana Chapter, stands in solidarity with the Government of Guyana in taking requisite actions to protect our sovereign territory. It is well documented that the matter surrounding the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela’s claims to the Essequibo region of Guyana was settled 125 years ago, by a Tribunal of Arbitration […]
─ says Guyana remains peaceful in addressing border controversy President Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali on Thursday visited communities in Region One, assuring residents that Guyana remains committed to peacefully resolving the ongoing border controversy with Venezuela, while maintaining vigilance. “We are not taking anything for granted…That is why our overall strategy is nothing to be […]
With the Conference of Parties (COP28) set to commence next week in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE), Guyana will be championing the cause for the establishment of market-based mechanisms to promote forest conservation. The COP is the decision-making arm of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change. It is responsible for evaluating and monitoring […]Vice President Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo said the government is exploring all options including working with its allies to ensure the country plans for all eventualities. Speaking at a press conference at the Office of the President on Thursday, Dr Jagdeo firmly stated that Guyana will not bend to Venezuela’s intimidating tactics. Dr. Jagdeo pointed out […]
The government is working with media entities, in ensuring the dissemination of accurate information in relation to the Guyana/ Venezuela border controversy. In a further show of solidarity for the protection of Guyana’s territorial integrity, the government engaged editors from various media houses across the country. News editors were reminded that official information regarding the […]
– says Venezuela’s dispute is a threat to the peace and stability of the region Prime Minister, Brigadier (Ret’d), the Honourable Mark Phillips outlined Guyana’s steadfast commitment to “the peaceful settlement of disputes” and the need to uphold the principles of international law while emphasising the crucial role of regional cooperation in ensuring peace and […]