As government intensifies the fight against financial crimes, an aggressive approach is being taken to advance Guyana’s Anti-Money Laundering, Countering the Financing of Terrorism and Proliferation Financing (AML/CFT/PF) regime. This has been outlined in the National Policy and Strategy for Combating Money Laundering, Terrorism Financing, and the Financing of Proliferation. The policy aims to guide […]
The PPP/C Government is currently in talks with several big companies in the energy sector to train some 500 Guyanese women to operate heavy duty machines in the mining and oil and gas sectors. President, Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali Wednesday evening said the future undertaking would allow the participants to earn an average salary of […]
Fellow Guyanese, I extend best wishes on the occasion of International Women’s Day, where we honour and celebrate women worldwide while reflecting on the important influence they have made in various aspects of global development. As we observe the 2023 theme for International Women’s Day, “DigitALL: Innovation and technology for gender equality”, it is imperative […]
Message of His Excellency Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali, President of the Co-operative Republic of Guyana, on the occasion of International Women’s Day 2023 Women will be integral to Guyana’s digital development The Co-operative Republic of Guyana is pleased to join with the international community in observing International Women’s Day 2023, under the theme, ‘DigitALL: Innovation […]
The sacred and joyous festival of Phagwah is once again upon us. The First Lady and I and our son, Zayd, join the Government, in extending heartfelt greetings to all Guyanese, at home and abroad, on this joyous occasion. While Phagwah is a Hindu festival, brought here by the Indian indentured immigrants, it now enjoys universal appeal. […]
– At pre-Phagwah celebration at State House As the country ushers in Holika, ‘Holi’, or Phagwah— the festival of colours, the triumph of good over evil, and freedom from confinement, President, Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali has reiterated the need for nationwide cooperation. The collaboration of all citizens regardless of differences, he indicated, is key to […]
Guyana is gradually moving towards agri-business, as part of the government’s consistent plan to acquire higher levels of productivity in the agriculture sector. The administration recently engaged India for potential collaboration to enhance the local food sector. “We need the expertise from many parts of the world to transform these industries into agribusiness and with […]
Vice President, Dr Bharrat Jagdeo has shed light on the foreign currency matter, explaining that the responsibility of the Ministry of Finance and the central bank must be viewed at a macroeconomic level, and involves fostering price stability in keeping with international norms and standards. The vice president who was speaking during his press conference […]
Soon the students in the Barima-Waini region (Region One) will benefit from three new schools. This is part of the Ministry of Education’s effort to achieve universal education in the region. These schools will be constructed in Huradiah in the Moruca subdistrict, Waramuri and Kwebanna. Following a consultation with residents of Huradiah village, Moruca Sub […]
Approximately 20 women from various communities in Region One, on Saturday received their certificates of completion from the Atlantic Alliance Maritime and Onshore Training Institute. This is credited to a joint scholarship programme piloted by the Office of the First Lady, which positions women in indigenous communities to benefit from the oil and gas sector […]