On this World Health Day 2025, Guyana joins the international community in observing the theme: “Accelerating Progress to Improve Maternal and Neonatal Health and Survival.” As a government, we continue to prioritise the health and well-being of our nation, fully recognising the vital importance of maternal and child health. According to the World Health Organization […]
The section of the East Bank Demerara (EBD) corridor which was closed temporarily to facilitate the construction of the new Demerara River Bridge will be reopened to vehicular traffic by midnight. Minister of Public Works Bishop Juan Edghill provided the update Sunday afternoon following a site visit where works are currently ongoing. Minister Edghill told […]
Guyanese will be able to tap into more economic opportunities like co-investing in national projects, as part of the government’s commitment to achieving shared prosperity. President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali announced the plan during a public meeting at Canal No. 2 Polder on the West Bank of Demerara in Region Three on Sunday. This wealth creation […]
In a wide-ranging address focused on grassroots development and political accountability, Bharrat Jagdeo, Guyana’s Vice President and General Secretary of the People’s Progressive Party (PPP), called on local government leaders to embody a spirit of service and inclusivity as the country continues its rapid economic transformation. Speaking to a gathering of councilors and representatives from […]
The government is investing $235 million to upgrade No. 1 Dispensary and Dorothy Bailey health facilities in Georgetown, aimed at expanding the level of medical care being provided for the residents. Minister of Health Dr Frank Anthony provided the update during a recent sod-turning ceremony at Campbellville. “The government is expending $180 million to do […]
President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali has proposed a bold idea to use artificial intelligence (AI) as a resource that can accelerate equitable economic growth, reduce disparities and address key global challenges. The Guyanese leader outlined this strategy even as he emphasised that the Fifth Industrial Revolution (5IR), which focuses on human-AI collaboration, may arrive sooner […]
The longstanding challenges experienced by the Guyana Power and Light (GPL) in the delivery of consistent electricity across the country will soon be over as the government inked US$422.2 million in contracts for the construction of electrical transmission lines. The transmission lines are being constructed along the eastern corridor of the Demerara-Berbice Interconnected System (DBIS). […]
-several companies keen to expand operations in Guyana As Government continues to recognise the Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) sector’s potential to create thousands of jobs for guyanese countrywide, Senior Minister in the Office of the President with Responsibility for Finance and the Public Service Dr. Ashni Singh yesterday met with several companies within the sector […]
-as Chief Justice rules that residency not a requirement to vote in elections The opposition’s hypocritical stance on democracy has again been exposed with the latest attempt by the People’s National Congress/Reform (PNC/R) political machine to disenfranchise voters, failing. These sentiments were shared by Vice President and General Secretary of the People’s Progressive Party (PPP), […]
-maintains firm position on illegal City Council’s tax waiver Central Government has maintained its strong disapproval over the proposed interest waivers for outstanding rates and taxes for properties, that is being piloted by the A Partnership for National Unity (APNU)-led Georgetown Mayor and City Council (M&CC). People’s Progressive Party (PPP) General Secretary, Dr Bharrat Jagdeo […]