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RSS-ARU pays courtesy call on AG, conducting Asset Recovery training with Coast Guard

The Regional Security System Asset Recovery Unit (RSS-ARU) on Wednesday paid a courtesy call on the Hon. Mohabir Anil Nandlall SC MP, Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs at the Attorney General’s Chambers and Ministry of Legal Affairs, Carmichael Street, Georgetown. The  RSS-ARU team consisted of Ms. Kisha Sutherland, Director and Ms. Chanika Carrington, Legal Advisor. The RSS-ARU, […]

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Gov’t taking modern approach to Justice Sector reform – Attorney General

Government is taking a modern approach to delivering justice as part of its efforts to reform the justice sector. This was on Wednesday reiterated by Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs, Anil Nandlall, SC, during his address at the commissioning of the new Vigilance Magistrates’ Court. “We are moving in the direction where we […]

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Min. Croal urges greater transparency in beneficiary selection for hinterland housing

Minister of Housing and Water, Collin Croal, recently held an engagement with residents of Haimaruni, one of the villages chosen for 10 homes as part of the Hinterland Housing Programme. While the village had initially selected the 10 beneficiaries, there were concerns about the selection process. Minister Croal urged the village to revise the process […]

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Digital court payments come on stream as transformation of justice sector continues

The justice sector in Guyana is on a path of major transformation, not only in the development of its physical infrastructure, but in technological advancements as well. At the commissioning of the new Vigilance Magistrates’ Court it was announced that for the first time court payments can now be done digitally. Information Technology Consultant, Alex […]

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Gov’t delivers on promise to Linden agro-processors

– $23.6M facility commissioned at Watooka Less than two weeks after commissioning an agro-processing facility in Karaudarnau Village in Region Nine, Agriculture Minister, Hon. Zulfikar Mustapha on Wednesday commissioned a similar facility in Watooka, Linden (Region 10). The Ministry of Agriculture through the New Guyana Marketing Corporation (New GMC) expended some $23.6 million to construct […]

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Ministers Sukhai, Persaud engage Mahdia residents on developmental projects in the region

Minister of Amerindian Affairs, Pauline Sukhai and Minister within the Ministry of Local Government and Regional Development, Anand Persaud, on Wednesday engaged residents of Mahdia, Region Eight on matters related to infrastructure, land and garbage disposal. Speaking at the Mahdia Secondary School, Minister Sukhai, while noting the town’s large size highlighted that each area requires […]

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New $294M Vigilance Magistrates’ Court Commissioned

A new $294 million Magistrates’ Court was on Wednesday commissioned at Vigilance, East Coast Demerara. The building was commissioned by Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs, Mohabir Anil Nandlall, SC, who noted that it demonstrates the government’s commitment to investing in the reformation of the judicial system. “It demonstrates vividly the government’s commitment to […]

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Guyana fire and prison services streamlining MMG payment option

The Ministry of Home Affairs in collaboration with Mobile Money Guyana Inc. (MMG) has ushered in a new era by introducing cashless payment options at two vital institutions – the Guyana Prison Service and Guyana Fire Service to enhance the quality of services offered while embracing technology. This will allow citizens to obtain specific documents […]

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142 children receive free medical screening as part of first lady’s ‘Adopt an Orphanage’ initiative

The Office of the First Lady in collaboration with the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in Georgetown, conducted a medical outreach for some 142 children from ten orphanages, on Wednesday at the Baridi Benab, State House. The initiative aimed to ease the challenges that many orphanages encounter when attempting to access medical treatment […]

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GNBS certifies Universal Health Care Laboratory

The Guyana National Bureau of Standards (GNBS) today, Wednesday, August 16, 2023, certified the Universal Health Care Laboratory to the National Standard GYS 170:2021 – “General Requirements for the Operation of a Laboratory”. This is the thirtieth laboratory to join the Bureau’s Laboratory Certification Programme. Laboratory Director, Dr. Ravi Persaud received the certificate on behalf […]

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