Children in Princeville, Region Eight, will no longer have to walk to Mahdia for school, as a new bus was handed over to residents on Sunday. Minister of Amerindian Affairs, Pauline Sukhai delivered the $6 million vehicle to Senior Councillor, Zelda David, who was delighted to receive the vehicle on behalf of the children living […]
The International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) recently published consultation report with Guyana is balanced and widely endorses the policy position of the People’s Progressive Party/ Civic (PPP/C) Government. Guyana, like all other members of the IMF is subject to regular economic consultation with the institution under Article IV. Government met with the financial institution just a […]
It is with inexpressible sorrow that I learnt of the passing of Mrs Philomena Sahoye-Shury. Her death has robbed me, the People’s Progress Party and Guyana of an exceptional human being who touched every life with which she came into contact. I have enjoyed a long relationship with Cde Phil, as she was affectionately called. […]
Advisor to the Minister of Education, Ms. Africo Selman, is currently in Japan to participate in the 19th Science and Technology Forum as well as the 19th Science and Technology Ministers’ Roundtable, October 1, 2022, to October 4, 2022. The participants consist of Ministers and Equivalents, Vice Ministers and Equivalents from 50 countries. Guyana is […]
Minister of Public Works, Bishop Juan Edghill has called on water taxi operators to comply with the safety regulations set out by the Maritime Administration Department (MARAD). “One of the interventions that we thought we could make is that MARAD from its own resources demonstrate to the public the seriousness of what we believe and […]
The Guyana Fire Service (GFS) hosted a simple religious ceremony on Sunday, to commemorate 48 years of fire prevention month. This year’s celebration is being observed under the theme “Working together as One Guyana to prevent fires.” The ceremony held at the Arthur Chung Conference Centre, Liliendaal, East Coast Demerara, saw the attendance of Home […]
The Ministry of Public Works -Transport and Harbours Department (T&HD), in collaboration with Mobile Money Guyana (MMG+) launched Guyana’s first online ticket booking system for water transport, ‘Ferry Pass’ on Saturday. The platform, which costs some $6.8 million was developed by local technology company, V75 Inc, and aims to mitigate issues encountered by ferry passengers […]
Senior Minister in the Office of the President with Responsibility for Finance, Dr. Ashni Singh, today announced on behalf of the Government a reduction of gasoline and diesel prices at the pump to be charged by the Guyana Oil Company Ltd (GUYOIL). The prices at the pump charged by GUYOIL will be reduced as follows: […]
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the Cooperative Republic of Guyana has noted the Communique issued by the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela dated September 30, 2022. The Government of Guyana stands by the statement made by His Excellency Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali, President of the Cooperative Republic of Guyana before the United […]
– call centres in Regions Two, Six to create 1,800 jobs More than 1,000 jobs have been created in the Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) sector from 2020 to date. This was disclosed by Senior Minister in the Office of the President with responsibility for Finance, Dr Ashni Singh, who speaking at the official launch of […]