Members of the Commission of Inquiry (COI) investigating the tragic fire at the Mahdia Secondary School female dormitory in Region Eight, which claimed the lives of 20 children, were sworn in on Thursday. Acting Chief Magistrate Sherdel Isaacs-Marcus administered the Oath of Office to the commissioners in the presence of President Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali […]
The Guyana Online Academy of Learning (GOAL) Scholarship programme, which is allowing Guyanese to pursue their studies at various reputable institutions, has exceeded its target of 20,000 scholarships. This was announced by President Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali on the sidelines of an event at Office of the President on Thursday morning. “That was our commitment, […]
His Excellency Mr. Luis Abinader, President of the Dominican Republic, welcomed His Excellency Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali, President of the Co-operative Republic of Guyana, and his delegation of high-level Government Officials and members of the private sector to Santo Domingo, on Tuesday 8 August 2023 for a two-day official visit from 8 – 9, August […]
Following a series rigorous questions and answers, the National Assembly on Wednesday approved some $61 billion in supplementary funding, intended to finance additional developmental projects as part of government’s massive transformational drive. These funds are for the period ending December 31, 2023. Senior Minister in the Office of the President with Responsibility for Finance, Dr […]
–Additional $500M for housing Some 153 health facilities in the 10 administrative regions will undergo rehabilitation as the Committee of Supply approved $1 billion in supplementary funding for the Ministry of Health. Minister of Health, Dr. Frank Anthony explained that the $1.7 billion approved earlier this year has been exhausted, hence the need for additional […]
In a remarkable display of dedication and expertise, Dr. Tiffany Fiedtkou, an esteemed anaesthesiologist at GPHC, undertook a life-saving emergency intervention that has captured hearts and minds across the medical community. Dr. Fiedtkou’s swift and selfless action ensured the survival of a young female patient facing a dire medical crisis. The young patient, situated at […]
-Six bilateral agreements inked His Excellency President Dr Irfaan Ali says that the Memorandums of Understanding (MoU) signed between Guyana and the Dominican Republic will create strong and significant value for both countries, ultimately positioning them as leaders in food and energy security beyond the Caribbean Region. President Ali made the statement following the signing […]
The Guyana Fire Service (GFS) is currently assessing schools countrywide to ensure that fire prevention mechanisms are in place. This was revealed by Minister of Education, Priya Manickchand on Wednesday as the Committee of Supply considered estimates of some $3.4 billion for the education sector. “We are working with the Guyana Fire Service. They are […]
Government is seeking over $61 billion in supplementary funding for the period ending December 31, 2023, and a significant portion, some $33 billion, is intended to advance projects under the public works ministry. On Wednesday, the National Assembly resolved itself into Committee of Supply to consider this supplementary paper, and Minister of Public Works, Bishop […]
The governments of Guyana and the Dominican Republic signed six agreements aimed at enhancing collaboration in several areas and building on available opportunities. President Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali and a delegation from the local private sector witnessed the signing which took place in the Dominican Republic. The agreements within the oil and gas industry will […]