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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
-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. […]
─ 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
The difficult task of fetching water from springs or creeks for everyday use is now over for residents of Yurong Paru, Rukumuta and Tiperu in the South Pakaraimas in Region Nine. Only about 50 per cent of Rukumuta’s population previously benefitted from potable water sourced through the springs, a drilled well, or elevated storage. Residents […]