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– as Govt’s aggressive housing drive, upgrade and expansion of electricity distribution network and other initiatives continue     Various development initiatives across the country will continue throughout the year with a $57.5 billion Supplementary Appropriation Bill (Supplementary Appropriation Bill No 1 of 2025) successfully piloted in the National Assembly today by Senior Minister in the Office […]

Guyana’s Indigenous peoples have unequivocally rejected Venezuela’s baseless claim to more than two-thirds of Guyana’s territory, affirming their unwavering support for the government’s defence of the nation’s sovereignty. This was the position asserted by Member of Parliament Alister Charlie on Friday during his contribution to the National Assembly debate on the motion reaffirming that Essequibo […]

– highlights gov’t investments to make life easier Senior Minister in the Office of the President with responsibility for Finance and the Public Service, Dr. Ashni Singh, has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to inclusive development, reminding Toshaos that they are an integral part of a unified Guyana. Addressing the National Toshaos Council (NTC), Minister Singh […]

The National Assembly on Friday unanimously passed a motion reaffirming Guyana’s sovereignty over its 83,000 square miles of territory, and strongly denouncing Venezuela’s continued aggression. The motion was presented by the government and received the full support of all Members of Parliament present, reflecting national unity on the longstanding border controversy. Prime Minister Brigadier (Ret’d) […]

−Says legislation grounded in global standards, not media spin Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs Anil Nandlall has strongly criticised what he describes as a wave of misinformation surrounding the recently passed Oil Pollution Prevention, Preparedness, Response and Responsibility Bill 2025. Speaking on his Issues in the News programme, AG Nandlall said public debate […]

A recent study published in Nature Food has revealed that Guyana is the only nation among 186  that achieves full self-sufficiency in food production. This means the country’s agricultural output is sufficient to meet the nutritional needs of its population without reliance on imports. The CARICOM ‘Vision 25 by 2025’ initiative aims to reduce the […]

Ahead of Guyana’s 59th Independence anniversary, the Office of the Prime Minister hosted its celebrations at the Camp Street compound on Thursday, highlighting Guyana’s multicultural and rich history, and growth over past years. Several agencies participated in cultural presentations showcasing talents, patriotism, displaying Guyana’s rich and diverse heritage. Some of the participating groups included indigenous […]

Lambasting the political opposition for their selective concern for Amerindians and their development, General Secretary of the People’s Progressive Party (PPP) Dr Bharrat Jagdeo said his party has consistently engaged and supported Amerindian leaders. Dr Jagdeo made these remarks during his press conference at Freedom House on Thursday, close to the end of the National […]

Guyana must be cautious about its actions regarding the Guyana-Venezuela border controversy, ensuring that its decisions are not as “irrational” as Venezuela’s. This was the position taken by the General Secretary of the People’s Progressive Party (PPP), Dr Bharrat Jagdeo, during his weekly press conference at Freedom House, on Thursday. “We cannot go by their […]

Amerindian leaders attending the National Toshaos Council (NTC) Conference got a comprehensive update on the government’s ongoing efforts to improve infrastructure across the hinterland. Minister of Public Works Bishop Juan Edghill on Thursday outlined many projects already in progress while highlighting the investments made over the years to boost connectivity and quality of life in […]