The ever-evolving relationship between Guyana and China has bred many positive outcomes and will see the solidification of diplomatic relations between the two countries over the years to come. This was expressed by President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali during a recent interview on ‘The Leaders Talk’ which is a television programme on the China Global […]
The upgrades to the Corentyne main road are set to enhance the lives of Guyanese tremendously. This statement was made by Public Works Minister, Bishop Juan Edghill during an interview on the sidelines of a site visit of the Palmyra to Crabwood Creek four-lane road. The minister and his team of engineers and technical staff […]
-28 new roads to be constructed Residents of Leguan, Region Three, will soon benefit from major enhancements to their communities with the awarding of 28 road contracts on Friday. The contracts, valued at $865 million, will see ten contractors from the island working to build 8.1 kilometres of road in various communities across the island. […]
Scores of Kurukubaru, Kato, Paramakatoi and Mahdia residents signed up for the Guyana Online Academy of Learning (GOAL) scholarships during an outreach on Friday. Public Service Minister Sonia Parag and Amerindian Affairs Minister Pauline Sukhai journeyed to the far-flung communities to inform residents about the various scholarship programmes offered and assist in the application process. […]
The Customs Anti-Narcotics Unit (CANU) in collaboration with the Education Ministry will continue to tackle the use of illegal drugs/narcotics in schools across the country in 2023. Head of CANU, James Singh made the disclosure on the sidelines of an exercise early Saturday. “Since last year we began a programme with the Ministry of Education […]
– Min Benn praise agency’s success in the fight against drug trafficking The Customs Anti-Narcotics Unit’s (CANU) aggressive approach to combating drug trafficking has proven fruitful with the agency destroying 140.6 kilogrammes (kgs) of seized cocaine and 454.7 kgs of seized marijuana. This totals around 596 kgs of narcotics that were destroyed and are from […]
The community of North Sophia has signed a $14 million contract with the Local Government and Regional Development Ministry for the construction of a new multi-purpose community ground and safe space for children. At the sod-turning ceremony on Saturday, Local Government Minister, Nigel Dharamlall noted that the project is a fulfilment of the Vice President, […]
The Ministry of Education is committed to ensuring the students, teachers and ancillary staff of the Christ Church Secondary School are adequately accommodated in the shortest possible time following last evening’s devastating fire. On Friday, the Honourable Minister of Education, Priya Manickchand and Senior Officers of the Ministry of Education met with the teachers and […]
The Guyana Revenue Authority (GRA) once again advises members of the public against the falsification of documents and/or attempts at colluding with anyone, including GRA officers, to defraud the Authority in the course of completing a transaction. Persons guilty of such unlawful actions are liable on summary conviction to fines and imprisonment of up to […]
Guyana is seeking assistance from India in the form of technology and skilled manpower in the agriculture and agro-processing industries, with the goal of becoming a leader in the Caribbean Community (CARICOM). His Excellency, Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali on Thursday discussed potential areas of cooperation with Union Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister of India, Shri […]