The Honourable Hugh Hilton Todd, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation on November, 28-29, 2022, led Guyana’s delegation to the Fifty-Fifth (55th) Regular Meeting of the Council for Trade and Economic Development of CARICOM which was convened in a hybrid format. The 55th session of the COTED addressed matters including intra-regional trade and external […]
His Excellency Fabrizio Nicoletti was accredited Non-resident Ambassador of the Republic of Italy to the Cooperative Republic of Guyana. The ambassador presented his credentials to His Excellency, President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali, in the presence of Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Hugh Todd, at the Office of the President, Shiv Chanderpaul Drive on […]
─ Gov’t keen on providing resources With Region Nine (Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo) aggressively becoming one of Guyana’s destinations for tourism experience and pleasure, the government is keen on providing the necessary support until the mission is achieved. Minister of Tourism, Industry and Commerce, Oneidge Walrond made the disclosure as she delivered the keynote address […]
Labour Minister, Joseph Hamilton said Monday that a collective effort is being made to establish a joint committee to pay attention to the issue of apprenticeships and/or internships for students of the University of Guyana (UG). “I believe that all students regardless of what discipline they are studying or graduating in, should be exposed in […]
Audits have been conducted, and persons dismissed following multiple reports of financial infractions at Neighbourhood Democratic Councils (NDCs) and municipalities across the country. The move comes ahead of the March 2023 Local Government Elections (LGE), to allow for the strengthening of local democracies and improved financial management at the local level. Local Government and Regional […]
Region Nine will not be left out of the PPP/C Government’s investment and developmental plans which are gripping the country by storm and transforming the way of life of each citizen. Amerindian Affairs Minister Pauline Sukhai, while delivering remarks at the Rupununi Business and Investment Exposition, noted that with the expansion of tourism and the […]
In an effort to enhance the medical facilities and services in Guyana, China handed over a cash grant to the tune of US$200,000 to the Ministry of Health to procure medical supplies. The grant was handed over to Health Minister, Dr Frank Anthony by China’s Ambassador to Guyana, Guo Haiyan, on Tuesday at the ministry’s […]
Health Minister, Dr Frank Anthony said on Tuesday that Guyana remains optimistic about procuring the Paxlovid medication for COVID-19 patients. Dr Anthony highlighted that Guyana has been working with the United Nations Children Fund (UNICEF) to secure the medication. Paxlovid is an oral antiviral medication produced by Pfizer. The average cost for a treatment is […]
His Excellency Keith Linden George presented his Letters of Credence to Her Excellency the Right Honorable Mary J. May Simon, Governor General and Commander-in-Chief of the armed forces of Canada, during a ceremony at her Residence at the Citadelle of Québec, Quebéc City held on November 23, 2022. High Commissioner George has an extensive foreign […]
Early childhood education is on the trajectory to be transformed with the commissioning of the Early Childhood Centre of Excellence at the University of Guyana, Turkeyen Campus. The Early Childhood Centre of Excellence is funded by the Government and the Caribbean Development Bank, through Basic Needs Trust Fund Guyana. It creates a conducive environment for […]