As part of its commitment to providing adequate access to educational opportunities to students in Number 74 Village and surrounding communities in Region Six, Abraham’s Tent Inc., hosted its grand opening ceremony for the establishment of the Scholars Academy on Monday. Abraham’s Tent is a non-profit organisation that works to provide vulnerable students in the […]
The Guyana Tourism Authority (GTA) partnered with Rainforest Tours to launch four safari tours this year. Guyana has been focusing on building out its adventure tourism product in collaboration with the private sector. Rainforest Tours is a key part of this effort, as it allows visitors through its Safari packages to experience the natural beauty […]
In light of the world verging on a transition to renewable energy sources, it is crucial for the Caribbean countries to adopt a collective approach to reducing emissions and reliance on fossil fuels. Natural Resources Minister, Vickram Bharrat emphasised this point at a closing panel on day three of the International Energy Conference and Expo […]
The Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali – led Administration continues to place emphasis on bolstering the nation’s productive sector, with a primary focus on agriculture. The administration recognises the critical role agriculture plays in meeting the increasing demand for food in Guyana and the region. And so, it is investing heavily in agricultural research, technology, and […]
– will donate water tanks in the next 24 hours The Civil Defence Commission (CDC) earlier today donated a quantity of much needed resources to a significant group of Venezuelan indigenous migrants living in Lethem, Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo (Region 9). The intervention surfaced after the Mayor of Lethem indicated that the migrants are living in […]
Farmers and residents of Whim/Bloomfield on the Corentyne Coast, Region Six are now beneficiaries of a $5 million tractor and trailer that will aid garbage collection in the communities. The machine was purchased by the Agriculture Ministry’s Agriculture Sector Development Unit under the RAID project, after several requests were made by farmers. Prime Minister, Brigadier […]
The Department of Public Information has been made aware of allegations of verbal and physical abuse accompanied by the alleged use of criminal racist language against students attending the Woodley Park Secondary School. We have been advised that the Ministry of Education, through the Regional Education Department and the Guyana Police Force are working together […]
The Ministry of Amerindian Affairs condemns the misleading and malicious article published in the Friday, January 17, 2023 edition of the Kaieteur News headlined “Out of US$ 750M carbon credit payout Govt. gives US$ 23M to Amerindians.” It is a wholly inaccurate and desperate attempt by persons falsely claiming to have Amerindian interests at heart, […]
The Government of Guyana refutes the misleading article that appeared in the Friday, January 17, 2023 edition of the Kaieteur News headlined, “Out of US$750 million carbon credit payout Govt. gives US$23M to Amerindians.” The article falsely and maliciously purported that the Government is in receipt of the full US750M payment from carbon sales under […]
Thirty-eight groups of young Guyanese dressed in colourful costumes vibrantly made their way through the streets of the capital city, as they took part in the Children’s Mashramani Costume Parade, on Saturday. Celebrating under the theme ‘Mixing and Mashing as One Guyana’, the parade route was lined with well-wishers, who cheered, danced, and waved as […]