Author: admin

News

President urges calm as probe into fatal police shooting continues

Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali, has called for calm in Linden as investigations continue into the fatal police shooting of 21-year-old Ronaldo Peters. Speaking to reporters outside an event at the Marriott Hotel on Tuesday, the President said the relevant authorities are following all legal procedures. “The Office of Professional […]

Continue readingPresident urges calm as probe into fatal police shooting continues

News

Presentation to the 150th Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) Assembly

Honourable Warren K. McCoy, MPMinister of Information and Public AffairsCooperative Republic of Guyana Tashkent, UzbekistanTheme: “Parliamentary Action for Social Development and Justice” Honourable President of the IPU, Excellencies, Distinguished Delegates, I bring warm greetings from the Cooperative Republic of Guyana and am honoured to contribute to this timely debate on Parliamentary Action for Social Development […]

Continue readingPresentation to the 150th Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) Assembly

News

Government engages tech giants to transform IAST into global ‘innovation hub’ – President Ali

The government is engaging major tech giants to transform the Institute of Applied Science and Technology (IAST) into a centre for research, artificial intelligence (AI) development and technological advancement. President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali made the announcement during a community meeting in Canal No 2 Polder on the West Bank of Demerara (WBD) in Region […]

Continue readingGovernment engages tech giants to transform IAST into global ‘innovation hub’ – President Ali

News

Health Minister Advocates for Early Diagnosis and Support at Autism Awareness Walk

On Sunday, the Honourable Minister of Health, Dr. Frank Anthony, participated in an AutismAwareness Walk at the National Park, Thomas Lands, Georgetown. Despite the early morning rain, a strong turnout of participants gathered to raise awarenessand advocate for greater support and inclusion of individuals living with autism. In his address, Minister Anthony praised the resilience […]

Continue readingHealth Minister Advocates for Early Diagnosis and Support at Autism Awareness Walk

News

Traditional approaches evolving to address transforming agri-food systems challenges – Minister Mustapha tells UNFSS

Agriculture Minister Hon. Zulfikar Mustapha said that while Guyana is blessed with a diverse agricultural landscape, the country is not exempt from the immense global challenges that also impact agriculture and food security in countries in this part of the region. Minister Mustapha made these remarks virtually while addressing Ministers of Agriculture and other officials […]

Continue readingTraditional approaches evolving to address transforming agri-food systems challenges – Minister Mustapha tells UNFSS

News

US$100 million injected into the foreign exchange market

-to address short term timing mismatches Vice-President Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo and Finance Minister Dr. Ashni Singh, along with Central Bank Governor Dr. Gobind Ganga, this afternoon met with the Chief Executive Officers and other representatives of commercial banks to discuss recent developments in the banking system specifically in relation to the market for foreign exchange. […]

Continue readingUS$100 million injected into the foreign exchange market

News

Government reaffirms commitment to workers’ rights

─ signs third Decent Work Country Programme Guyana has once again signalled its commitment to support safe working conditions and labour standards after signing its third Decent Work Country Programme (DWCP). The move has reaffirmed the government’s plans to advance labour rights, strengthen social protection, and ensure decent work for all Guyanese. The agreement was […]

Continue readingGovernment reaffirms commitment to workers’ rights

News

10 Yurong Paru families now homeowners

Everyone dreams of providing a stable and comfortable home for their family, but for many, financial constraints make the goal difficult to achieve. To help address this challenge, the government has introduced several sustainable housing solutions like the Hinterland Housing Programme to make homeownership more accessible to every layer of society. John Francis and his […]

Continue reading10 Yurong Paru families now homeowners

News

Diaspora urged to tap into diverse investment opportunities in Silica City’s development

As the second phase of the Silica City project is set to commence shortly, President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali has revealed a range of investment opportunities that will soon become available, particularly for Guyanese living in the diaspora. The head of state made the announcement during a community meeting at Canal No 2 Polder on […]

Continue readingDiaspora urged to tap into diverse investment opportunities in Silica City’s development