Following legislative changes made by the government within three years of assuming office, Guyana has joined the many countries whose sovereign wealth fund is compliant with the 24 Generally Accepted Principles and Practices (GAPP) for sovereign wealth funds. This is according to Guyanese Economist and Entrepreneur, Joel Bhagwandin, who published the information in a technical […]
As Guyana continues to undergo massive transformation in the health sector, the government will be launching a modern pathology laboratory in November, to reduce the waiting time for certain diagnoses. The laboratory is collaboration between the Ministry of Health and the Mount Sinai Health System. Advisor to the Minister of Health, Dr. Leslie Ramsammy made […]
Some sixteen persons living with disabilities (PWDs) have completed the Ministry of Human Services and Social Security’s basic computer skills course. This is the first training session undertaken at the recently commissioned Learning Lab, a training facility catered specifically for PWDs, at Mahaica, on the East Coast Demerara. The initiative also speaks to the PPP/C […]
The Realtor Association of Guyana (RAOG) and the Guyana Association of Real Estate Professionals (GAREP) have expressed gratitude to the government, following the successful passing of the Real Estate Agents and Brokers Bill 2023 in the National Assembly Thursday last. A joint statement issued by the organisations on Saturday, noted that the passage of the […]
More than 200 farmers of Karaudarnau Village, Region Nine, will now experience a boost in their income with the commissioning of a $14 million agro-processing facility. The food processing plant will allow farmers to add value to their produce including peanuts that are being cultivated within the community, which will in turn enrich their livelihoods. […]
Guyanese, specifically men were Sunday morning charged with the responsibility of owning their role as men and fathers to ensure a stable future for their families. The plea was made by Minister of Public Works, Bishop Juan Edghill, as he joined the awareness walk hosted by the Berea Seventh-day Adventist Church’s One Love Marriage Club, […]
–At Emancipation dinner, cultural extravaganza President, Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali has urged the nation to honour their ancestors’ sacrifices, emphasising the importance of unity and reconnection within communities and the country as a whole. The president made this assertion on Friday evening while delivering remarks at a dinner and Cultural Extravaganza at State House in […]
-several agriculture projects planned for Mashabo His Excellency Dr Irfaan Ali announced that his Government will invest in an additional ferry to service the Essequibo-Parika route to unlock the county’s full potential and increase tourism. The Head of State made the announcement today during a visit to Mashabo Village on the Essequibo Coast, Region 2 […]
General Secretary of the People’s Progressive Party (PPP), Dr Bharrat Jagdeo has reiterated the governing party’s ability to deliver on the majority of its manifesto promises, compared to the five years of the APNU+AFC’s tenure in office. Dr Jagdeo was responding to an editorial published in the Stabroek News at his weekly press conference, which […]
Prime Minister, Brigadier (Ret’d), the Honourable Mark Phillips, Thursday afternoon said the government is delivering a holistic development plan that will benefit all Guyanese. The Honourable Prime Minister made the statement in the National Assembly during his remarks defending motions that were tabled for the amendment of the External Loans Bill and the Public Loan […]