– Says decision enhances bilateral relations, trade, and people-to-people contact His Excellency Dr Irfaan Ali said that the benefits of today’s announcement of the UK visa waiver are not isolated to strengthening relationships and building out opportunities, but it is also an important pillar in developing people-to-people contact. The Head of State said that the two […]
His Excellency Dr Irfaan Ali said that Guyana is ready to fully support the regional and international response to the growing humanitarian, security and health crisis in Haiti. The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) member state has been facing a prolonged gang blockade of the Varreux terminal in the Capital City of Port-au-Prince. This has led to […]
The Public Works Ministry in collaboration with the Inter-American Development Bank on Tuesday launched a highway safety video campaign at the East Ruimveldt Secondary School. Manager of Traffic/Safety and Maintenance at the Public Works Ministry, Kester Hinds said that there has been a 66 per cent increase in deaths of children in accidents for 2022. […]
The Health Ministry on Monday handed over some 10 ATVs to the respective Regional Health Officers of Regions One, Seven, Eight and Nine to facilitate a boost in healthcare delivery. Health Minister, Dr Frank Anthony said the equipment will help to transfer patients from one location to another within these remote areas. He said that […]
─ debunks Norton’s claims of inactivity in Region 10 During successive People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) governments, the township of Linden has seen tremendous development in the areas of healthcare, infrastructure, housing and education. This was clarified by Minister of Public Works, Bishop Juan Edghill, as he debunked baseless accusations of inactivity in Linden made by […]
The government is working on a strategic approach to address informal settlements or squatting areas across the country. Housing and Water Minister, Collin Croal said informal settlements remain a challenge for the government. He said the issue must be addressed frontally, especially since Guyana is seeing rapid infrastructural development. Addressing the launch of the Global […]
The Health Ministry on Monday signed an agreement with the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FOA) and the World Bank to facilitate the updating of the Performance of Veterinary Services (PVS) assessment. This forms part of the ‘One Health’ agenda, to promote the highest international food standard through the integration and advancement of Guyana’s food chain. […]
President, Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali has called for a special adaptation fund for Small Island Developing States (SIDs) and low-lying coastal states, to meet their peculiar needs relating to climate financing and address their vulnerabilities. He was at the time delivering remarks to the Food and Agriculture Organisation’s (FAO) Hand-in-Hand Investment Forum on Monday. […]
– Vice President spearheads distribution at RPA Bond, Anna Regina Vice President Dr Bharrat Jagdeo today delivered on a promise of the PPP/C Administration, as he spearheaded the distribution of the $150,000 one-off cash grant to Region Two fisherfolk at the Rice Producers’ Association (RPA) Bond, Anna Regina. Grants were distributed to 706 fisherfolk and […]
The Central Housing and Planning Authority (CHPA) on Monday hosted the second round of consultation on the implementation of an automated single-window system for planning and building permission systems. Minister within the Housing and Water Ministry, Susan Rodrigues, and Home Affairs Minister, Robeson Benn, joined permanent secretaries and other senior technical representatives of the government […]