The Honourable Hugh Hilton Todd, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation on Wednesday July 12, 2023, hosted the Meeting of the National Advisory Committee on External Negotiations (NACEN) at the Arthur Chung Conference Center. The NACEN is part of Guyana consultative mechanism on national trade policy and its mandate includes discussing and advising on […]
The government is advancing efforts to ensure that robust measures are in place for the effective delivery of quality education at all levels. As such, a total of 4,213 teachers were trained to utilise the renewed curricula at the nursery and primary levels nationwide. During a press conference on Wednesday, President, Dr Mohamed […]
His Excellency, Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali, has announced that all members of the Commission of Inquiry (CoI) tasked with investigating the tragic fire at the Mahdia girls’ dormitory will be announced by this weekend. Speaking at a press conference held at the Office of the President on Wednesday, President Ali said he is in consultation […]
Over 400 residents of Region One are now benefitting from employment through the government’s part-time jobs initiative, which is being rolled out through the various Regional Democratic Councils (RDCs). Regional Executive Officer (REO), Tikaram Bisesar, made the disclosure during the recent Regional Toshaos/CDC Chairpersons Conference held in the Mabaruma sub-district. Only recently, Vice President, Dr […]
Several policy measures are actively being considered by the government, including the implementation of a national zoning plan, aimed at rationalising land use and optimising resource allocation. President, Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali addressing the media on Wednesday during a press conference at Office of the President, said focus is being placed on developing a comprehensive […]
–Stakeholder consultation hosted to address concerns Guyanese residing, travelling, or conducting business in Region Three are advised that the Demerara Harbour Bridge (DHB) will be closed from July 24 at 11:59 pm to July 27 at 11:59 pm. The three-day closure will facilitate the replacement of the old span nine with the new span valued […]
Cementing its place as the fastest-growing economy in the world, Guyana is projected to grow at an average 25 per cent annually from 2023 to 2026, with growth in the non-oil sector projected at 7.9 per cent this year. This will build on the 11.5 per cent growth in the non-oil sector last year. The […]
Guyana recording the highest Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) inflows in the Caribbean for two consecutive years is indicative of investors’ confidence in the country and its leadership. President, Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali made the assertion on Wednesday during his media conference hosted at the Office of the President, Shiv Chanderpaul Drive, Georgetown. The United Nations […]
With major investments by the government, significant achievements have been recorded in the public health sector over the past two and a half years. His Excellency, Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali during a press conference held on Wednesday, unveiled some of these achievements including the lowest child mortality rate to ever be recorded in Guyana’s history. […]─ Country maintaining strong environmental credentials – President Ali His Excellency, Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali says Guyana continues to be a world leader in the management of its forest, with the Low Carbon Development Strategy (LCDS) 2030 showing ‘real results’ in terms of the climate finance programme. The head of state, who was speaking during […]