–GDF’s operational capabilities enhanced with two new aircraft The operational capabilities of the Guyana Defence Force (GDF) are further enhanced with the addition of two new aircraft to its fleet. His Excellency, Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali, delivered the feature remarks at the commissioning ceremony for the Beechcraft KingAir 350 and the Bell 412 EPI Helicopter […]
The government has already disbursed $1.3 billion in carbon credit funds, from the $4.7 billion received from Hess Corporation, for the sale of 30 per cent of Guyana’s forest, in keeping with its promise to advance development and prosperity in Indigenous villages. Minister of Amerindian Affairs, Pauline Sukhai made the disclosure on Friday during Region […]
The Protected Areas Commission and the Guyana Tourism Authority have engaged local tour operators on ways that the Botanical Gardens can be improved to attract more visitors to the space. With an interest in improving coastal tourism, the stakeholders took a walk through the area on Friday to assess, and deliberate on how they can […]
The government’s strategic and prudent investments and initiatives in the education sector continue to yield exceptional results, evident at this year’s National Grade Six Assessment (NGSA). The administration continues to make conscious efforts to ensure that all students have equitable access to the resources required to obtain a solid education. In 2019, 140 children were […]
The Guyana Police Force (GPF) will work towards building a better relationship with the public, following all established Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), to ensure that there is no conflict between police and members of the public. Commissioner of Police Clifton Hicken, while addressing more than 1, 900 participants of the traditional Route March to mark […]
Residents of Lethem in Region Nine will soon be equipped with additional skills and knowledge, as the Ministry of Human Services and Social Security, through its Women’s Innovation and Investment Network (WIIN), has rolled out two training programmes. The programmes are Child Care Level 2 and Garment Construction. They will both commence on August 7 […]
The second AfriCaribbean Trade and Investment Forum (ACTIF23) will be hosted in Georgetown, Guyana, from 30 to 31 October 2023, African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) and Government of Guyana (GoG) announced today. Organised under the overarching theme “Creating a Shared Prosperous Future”, and convened by Afreximbank and the GoG, ACTIF23 will focus on consolidating commercial collaboration […]
– Commissions Kiln #15 and Maz Project at BOSAI His Excellency President Dr Irfaan Ali reassured Lindeners that they have a “very bright and sustained future” since measures are being put into place to make their town an important growth and development hub. The Head of State made these remarks during his keynote address at […]
More than 360 Lindeners are currently employed on the Linden to Mabura Hill Road Project, Minister of Public Works, Bishop Juan Edghill stated in an invited comment Friday afternoon. He said the number is expected to increase to about 600 in the coming months, as the contractors gear up to expedite work on the significant […]
–CDC delivers building materials to affected households Vice President, Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo on Friday engaged Region Five residents whose homes were damaged following heavy winds on Monday, and assured them of government’s support in their rebuilding efforts. The 13 affected families and other residents from the region, are expected to meet with the vice president […]