Spanish will be made a compulsory subject in the primary school curriculum from September, in keeping with the government’s ongoing efforts to improve education at all levels. His Excellency, Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali made the announcement during a press conference on Wednesday, at his Shiv Chanderpaul Drive office, Georgetown. Recognising the demands of the future […]
As Guyana experiences a development boom and sectors expand, infrastructural investment has increased from some $17.2 billion in 2021 to approximately $53.3 billion in 2023, representing a 340 per cent growth. President, Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali made the announcement as he briefed media operatives at the Office of the President, Shiv Chanderpaul Drive, Georgetown on […]
With rice accounting for approximately 60 per cent of Guyana’s agriculture export, its production is estimated to significantly grow by 79 per cent to one million metric tonnes by 2025. Rice yield has seen an increase from 5.9 metric tonnes per hectare in 2019 to 6.2 metric tonnes per hectare in 2023. This was disclosed […]
Sustainable water management and the maintenance and construction of adequate water supply infrastructure, remain paramount to the government’s vision for improving the lives of all Guyanese. This vision is in keeping with the aim of achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) Six, which aims to ensure access to water and sanitation for all, […]
On 12 July 2023, Mr. Robert Persaud, Foreign Secretary, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation held discussions with Brian Nichols, Assistant Secretary of State for Western Hemisphere Affairs. Also present at this meeting was H.E. Samuel Hinds, Ambassador of Guyana to the United States of America. The Foreign Secretary and the Assistant Secretary discussed current […]
The Guyana Tourism Authority (GTA) has recently reached a significant milestone, celebrating its 21st anniversary. Established on June 11, 2022, the GTA has played a fundamental role in developing, regulating and promoting Guyana’s natural and cultural treasures to the world. Over the past two decades, the GTA has worked tirelessly to showcase the country’s unique […]
A world of infinite possibilities for women and girls I am pleased to join the rest of the world in commemorating World Population Day 2023. This year’s theme, “Unleashing the power of gender equality: “Uplifting the voices of women and girls to unlock our world’s infinite possibilities”, reminds us of the continuing need to address gender […]
-UN ECLAC report states Guyana recorded the highest Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) inflows in the Caribbean for 2022, which totalled US$4.389 billion. This is according to the United Nations (UN) Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) ‘Foreign Direct Investment in Latin America and the Caribbean’ 2023 report. The performance is due, once […]
To ensure students graduate secondary school with the necessary skills for employment, the Ministry of Education’s Technical, Vocational Education Training Unit (TVET) will soon introduce aquaculture in select schools across the country. As such, 40 teachers from the eleven education districts were engaged in practical sessions so they could better deliver the lessons. TVET Officer, […]
Since the PPP/C government took office in 2020, billions of dollars have been disbursed to the Moruca sub-district in Region One, Barima-Waini. This was reiterated by Minister of Amerindian Affairs, Pauline Sukhai during her feature address at the Regional Toshaos/Community Development Council (CDC) Chairpersons Conference hosted at the Santa Rosa Secondary School in Moruca on […]