Guyana on Tuesday welcomed a momentous development in its aviation and tourism sector as it inaugurated direct flights from Canada, courtesy of the collaboration between Canadian Jetline and Fly Always Air Services. This milestone marks a significant advancement for the nation, enabling members of the Canadian Diaspora and tourists alike to effortlessly visit Guyana via […]
President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali held bilateral discussions with the Amir of the State of Qatar, His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, and his delegation on Tuesday at State House in Georgetown. The discussions encompassed various areas of mutual interest and cooperation, according to the Office of the President. President Ali and the […]Joint Communiqué 1. At the invitation of His Excellency Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali, President of the Co-operative Republic of Guyana, His Highness Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al Thani, the Amir of the State of Qatar undertook a State Visit to the Co-operative Republic of Guyana on September 12, 2023. 2. During the visit, […]
Guyana is expected to see a record number of visitor arrivals this year in comparison to the highest ever recorded, which was in the year 2019 before the COVID-19 pandemic hit. This trend is only expected to continue in the second half of this year with a number of events scheduled to take place. Guyana’s […]
Amir of the State of Qatar, His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani has arrived in Guyana for engagements aimed at expanding bilateral cooperation. He was greeted by Prime Minister, Brigadier (Ret’d) Mark Phillips, Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs, Anil Nandlall, SC, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Hugh Todd, Senior […]
Guyana is currently witnessing a massive economic boom, driven by the government’s ambitious modernisation initiatives, particularly the rapid expansion of the ‘unparalleled’ oil sector. This was according to an International Monetary Fund (IMF) report released on Monday, following discussions held by its team from August 28 to September 11 during the 2023 Article IV Consultation […]
For the past three years, the government has been exponentially pushing to foster investment, development, and transformation in its country while having the well-being of its people remain its number one priority. As such, the Ministry of Human Service and Social Security has so far expended $13.5 billion on old age pension for the first […]
Guyana’s economy is still expanding rapidly due to the government’s modernisation initiatives including the unmatched expansion of the oil sector. The startup of a third oil field is increasing oil production, and expeditious public investment measures aimed at building infrastructure for transport, housing, and flood control and developing human capital to support growth in the […]
Residents of Shulinab and its satellite villages will benefit from additional healthcare services, as Region Nine’s Regional Democratic Council (RDC) plans to propose several health projects in its 2024 budget. During Minister of Health, Dr Frank Anthony’s recent visit to Shulinab, South Central Rupununi, Regional Health Officer (RHO), Dr Cerdel Mcwatt outlined some of the […]
President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali has emphasised the pivotal role of dynamic leadership in promoting harmonious coexistence within a culturally diverse society. He made the statement while addressing the opening of the General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists’ Centre for South Asian Religions Annual Leadership Development Conference, at the Regency Hotel, Georgetown on Monday. Guyana is […]