To further advance the livelihoods of Amerindians, the government is expending more than $60 billion to execute various transformative and innovative projects in the hinterland regions. The government continues to work tirelessly in many sectors to close the gap between the coastland and the hinterland regions to provide equal access to the improvement of education, […]
– As several new GDF officers commissioned For Guyana’s security sector to be strengthened, systems and institutions that are “second to none “must be built into the architecture. This was the statement made by President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali, as he addressed the commissioning parade of the Standard Officers’ Course No 54 at Guyana Defence […]
The government has once again reaffirmed its dedication to connecting the hinterland regions with the advancements occurring along the coast, particularly in the areas of information and communications technology (ICT) and energy. Prime Minister, Brigadier (Ret’d) Mark Phillips gave the reassurance Tuesday, while addressing the National Toshaos Council (NTC) Conference being held at the Arthur […]
More than 92 per cent of the hinterland communities now have access to the diverse content available on the Guyana Learning Channel (GLC). The achievement stems from substantial government investments aimed at bridging the divide between the coastal and hinterland regions. This was disclosed by Minister of Education, Priya Manickchand at the National Toshaos Council […]
The government has invested more than $2.2 billion to enhance food production in Amerindian communities over the past three years, demonstrating its strong commitment to prioritise food security. Minister of Agriculture, Zulfikar Mustapha, emphasised the point during an insightful presentation at the ongoing National Toshaos Council (NTC) Conference, at the Arthur Chung Conference Centre (ACCC) […]
As part of the government’s commitment to enhancing Guyana’s premier laws, President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali will be appointing the 20-member Constitutional Reform Commission in September. The Constitutional Reform Act was approved in 2022 and provides for the establishment of the commission, which is expected to lead nationwide engagements on the much-needed process. Attorney General […]
The Ministry of Legal Affairs Wednesday signed two memoranda of understanding (MoU) with important agencies and authorities involved in implementing Guyana’s Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) regime. The agreements are designed to create a framework for enhanced inter-agency cooperation and information sharing on money laundering, terrorism financing, and proliferation financing. A […]
Some 170 tractors and trailers have been distributed by the Ministry of Amerindian Affairs to hinterland villages and Amerindian settlements across Guyana, as the administration advances agriculture development in these areas to achieve food security locally and regionally. The vehicles currently offer support in the labour-intensive aspects of agriculture, while also serving as a means […]
The Carnegie School of Home Economics (CSHE) has successfully organised and completed two decentralized August Vocational Training programmes in Regions Nine and Ten. In Region Nine, 15 participants completed 20 hours of Elementary Cookery training at the Bina Hill Institute from August 24-26, 2023. Meanwhile, another fifteen participants in Region Ten graduated in Cooking with […]
The government’s proactive stance in advancing agricultural practices has already shown remarkable success through the implementation of various innovative techniques. Building upon this momentum, the administration continues to push for the adoption of the tissue culture method within the agriculture sector, which will bring about a multitude of benefits to Guyana, specifically farmers. Speaking at […]