President, Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali has expressed the firm stance that the Caribbean market must be positioned as a high-value specialised one, leveraging its scale, strategic location, and competitive advantages. Dr Ali highlighted several commodities including honey, spices, cocoa, coffee, corn, soya, and fresh fruits, which he said, hold significant value and can contribute to […]
In what can be described as an ‘overwhelming victory and a massive gain’ at the 2023 Local Government Elections (LGEs), the governing People’s Progressive Party (PPP) has managed to secure majority seats in townships and NDCs that are historic strongholds of the PNC-led APNU opposition party, for the first time. It has recorded wins in […]
Over 2,500 farmers, agro-processors, wholesalers and retailers now have access to certified agro-processing facilities in their regions, as the government through the Ministry of Agriculture makes significant strides in expanding the industry. According to information provided to the Department of Public Information (DPI), some 12 agro-processing facilities have been established in several administrative regions to […]
Chairman of the Private Sector Commission (PSC), Komal Singh, believes continued investments by the government in traditional sectors augur well for the local private sector and the economy as a whole. During a recent interview with the Department of Public Information (DPI), Singh pointed to the development taking place in the non-oil sectors. “The […]
The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) has congratulated Guyana on its election to the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), which serves as a testament to the country’s distinguished record of service in the United Nations. In a press release Tuesday, CARICOM said the election assumes heightened significance against the background of the challenges to current global peace […]
On June 13, 2023, the Stabroek News carried an anonymous letter in their columns about the Christ Church Secondary and textbooks. It is true that the Honourable Minister of Education, Priya Manickchand, offered the immediate replacement of all government-issued textbooks lost. It is true also that said promise was fulfilled. Whatever government-issued textbooks were lost, […]
Minister of Human Services and Social Security, Dr Vindhya Persaud reaffirmed the government’s commitment to creating a society where Guyanese, especially persons living with disabilities can benefit from equal rights and opportunities. “A nation is judged by how it treats its most vulnerable populations,” Minister Persaud stated on Tuesday, at the general debate of the […]
Acknowledging that distance learning can transform education delivery nationwide, the Ministry of Education has ensured that the Guyana Learning Channel (GLC) is accessible to 85 per cent of the hinterland and riverine communities. Since her appointment, Minister Priya Manickchand embarked on the revitalisation and rebranding of the learning channel and the establishment of the EdYou […]
Preliminary results reveal – Jagdeo The People’s Progressive Party (PPP) is projecting a massive win in over 65 of the 80 local authority areas in the 2023 Local Government Election (LGE). Based on preliminary results, the party has made significant inroads in areas that were strongholds of the PNC-led A Partnership for National Unity (APNU) […]
Scores of first-time voters from Region Three and Four were excited to make their mark and fulfill their civic responsibility in the highly anticipated Local Government Elections (LGEs) on Monday. Many of them between the communities of Vreed-en-Hoop to Patentia, Region Three, raised their inked fingers after voting and expressed their satisfaction with the process […]