The Ministry of Public Works wishes to clarify some erroneous information circulating about its Moleson Creek Ferry Terminal. While the ministry embraces free speech and certainly encourages visitors to come to Guyana and share their honest experiences, whether through photos, videos, or articles, we also encourage persons to share correct information. In a video uploaded […]
In keeping with Government’s consultative approach to governance, Prime Minister, Brigadier Mark Phillips, and Senior Finance Minister Dr. Ashni K. Singh today led a series of Budget consultations with several Trade Unions from across the country, at the Arthur Chung Conference Centre (ACCC). The consultations allowed for the Unions to raise and discuss issues of […]
President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali on Friday outlined the government’s proactive measures to resolve the 10,000 pending cases within the National Insurance Scheme (NIS). To expedite the resolution process, President Ali announced the establishment of a specialised secretariat and a projectised format within the NIS, led by General Manager of the National Insurance Scheme, Mrs […]
The Bureau of Statistics, in accordance with its legal mandate under Chapter 19:09 of the Statistics Act, will be conducting a National Economic Survey from Wednesday, October 11, 2023. The Survey is expected to last a period of approximately two (2) months and aims to gather comprehensive data from businesses across all industries and regions […]
The National Centre for Educational Resource Development (NCERD) is currently hosting a three-month Spanish workshop for education officers, their staff, and other interested individuals. Both practical and theoretical sessions are being facilitated by Ms. Latoya Atwell, a bilingual educator who has a passion for teaching. During the workshop’s opening ceremony on Tuesday, October 3 2023, […]
In an effort to address the persisting passport backlog issue, the government has announced plans to clear the buildup of about 5,700 passports and ensure the swift issuance of passports to citizens. During a live update on Friday, President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali revealed that all efforts are being made to resolve the problem by […]
Standing before the Presidential Commission of Inquiry (COI) into the deadly May 21 Mahdia female dormitory fire, Amanda Peters-Nedd testified of the government’s support to her family following the fatal ordeal. Peters-Nedd, who served as the head of the English department at the Mahdia Secondary School said financial and psychological aid was provided to her […]
Thursday, October 5, marked the anniversary of the historical elections held in 1992, which have been identified as the first free and fair elections in post-independent Guyana. On that day, the People’s Progressive Party (PPP) ended the 28-year-long hold of the People’s National Congress (PNC), winning 28 of the 53 seats in the National Assembly […]
Several members of the Trinidad and Tobago Manufacturers Association (TTMA) on trade mission to Guyana have expressed confidence in Guyana’s investment climate. At a recent engagement organised by ActionInvest at Rayne Inn, East Bank Demerara, the visiting mission was briefed on Guyana’s investment opportunities and incentives, taxation, audit advisory, and the regulations and guidelines that […]
Some 110 persons residing in Goed Fortuin and La Parfaite Harmonie, Region Three are now benefitting from improved vision after receiving free, tested spectacles from the Ministry of Human Services and Social Security, during an outreach in the region on Thursday. At Goed Fortuin, 60 glasses were delivered while 54 persons received free spectacles at […]