– aims to become major supplier in the region Guyana is making remarkable strides towards achieving self-sufficiency in the production of corn and soya bean. On Tuesday, President, Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali announced that Guyana is well on its way to achieving this goal and becoming a major supplier of these crops in the region. […]
General Secretary of the People’s Progressive Party, Dr Bharrat Jagdeo has exposed a ‘whisper campaign’ being utilised by the APNU, attempting to incite fear in Georgetown vendors. Speaking at his press conference at Freedom House, Georgetown on Thursday, the general secretary reassured that vendors plying their trade in the city have nothing to fear from […]
The Guyana Police Force (GPF) has prosecuted some 735 errant drivers from December 2022 to date, utilising the e-ticketing system that was operationalised along the Eccles to Mandela Highway in September 2022. The system uses cameras and other technology to accurately monitor traffic, check speeds, and read license plates, as well as track any traffic […]
The Ministry of Health through the National Aids Programme Secretariat (NAPS) has trained 27 healthcare workers in Region Five on the issue of stigma and discrimination and basic human rights for the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) population. The three-day session which ended on April 14, focused primarily on the impact of stigma and discrimination on […]
The Board of Industrial Training (BIT) has certified over 9000 persons countrywide to date and continues to make opportunities available for Guyanese to be fully equipped with the requisite skills to meet the high demand of the country’s labour market. This was disclosed by Minister of Labour, Joseph Hamilton during a BIT graduation ceremony in […]
His Excellency Dr. S. Jaishankar, Minister of External Affairs of the Republic of India, will lead a high-level six member delegation official visit to the Co-operative Republic of Guyana from April 20 to 24, 2023. During his visit, Minister Jaishankar will hold bilateral talks with his Guyanese counterpart the Honourable Hugh Hilton Todd, Minister of […]
The Honourable Hugh Hilton Todd, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation today met with His Excellency Albert Ramdin, Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Business and International Cooperation of Suriname today to discuss ways to further enhance the bilateral relations between the two countries. The Ministers reaffirmed the commitment of Guyana and Suriname to pursue […]
The Foreign Secretary, Mr. Robert Persaud, met with a delegation from China’s Shandong Province on Thursday, April 20, 2023 at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, to discuss areas of co-operation and trade and investment between Guyana and the Province. In his remarks, the Foreign Secretary welcomed the delegation and urged for greater […]
Works on the US$12.8 million Kumu and Moco Moco hydropower projects in Region Nine (Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo) are progressing smoothly as the government continues its efforts of supplying clean and efficient energy to the national grid. Prime Minister, Brigadier (Ret’d) Mark Phillips was given an update on the progress during a visit to the […]
The Ministry of Public Works through its Sea Defence Board has issued a statement restricting vending activities in certain areas at the Kingston Seawall due to several issues. The areas prohibited are the Foreshore between Fort Groyne and Camp Road, the Water-Front Promenade between NCERD Road and the Seawall Tarmac, the Water-Front Promenade and ramp […]