– improved attendance, 217 schools to benefit from October The National Breakfast Programme was formally launched in Georgetown at a simple ceremony hosted by the Education Ministry at the West Ruimveldt Primary School on Thursday. The programme currently provides nutritious meals for 10,300 Grade Six pupils in Regions Two, Three, Four, Five, Six and Ten. […]
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has applauded the PPP/C Government on its progress in strengthening Guyana’s anti-corruption framework and fiscal transparency. At the just concluded 2022 Article IV consultation with the Government of Guyana, the IMF highlighted several pillars that have been fortified by the government to ensure transparency and a stand against corruption. […]
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has commended Guyana’s significant economic growth, notwithstanding the numerous challenges encountered since the PPP/C attained the governing chair in August 2020. The financial agency, on Tuesday said it welcomed the wide-ranging economic recovery, following the pandemic-induced recession, prolonged election impasse, the general increase in prices due to the May/June floods, […]
United States Ambassador to Guyana, Sarah-Ann Lynch says the future of tourism in Guyana is bright, even as she commended the work of local tourism stakeholders. The ambassador was speaking Monday evening at an event hosted at her residence in observance of World Tourism Day. She said Guyana has been making significant strides in the […]
Recently, there have been numerous public pronouncements calling for the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) to conduct internal investigations into allegations of electoral fraud that were reported to have occurred during the 2nd March, 2020 General and Regional Elections. In this regard, it is of crucial importance to note that Article 163 (1) b (i) of […]
Health care in Guyana has improved exponentially over the two years of the PPP/C government in implementing a number of strategic programmes. The 2022 mid-year report shows that government has been delivering on its 2020-2025 manifesto commitments, far exceeding the expectations of citizens, since taking office in August 2020. This can be appreciated by the […]
As part of the government’s efforts to enhance Guyana’s tourism products, the Guyana Tourism Authority (GTA) is working continuously to improve tourism in Region Six. The purpose of the initiative is to encourage domestic tourism by promoting visits to local sites across Guyana. Training and Tourism Development Officer at GTA, Chetnauth Persaud underscored, “there are […]
The multi-billion-dollar rehabilitation of the Lusignan Prison is set to be completed soon and will see a massive reduction in the overcrowding of inmates at the East Coast Demerara facility. With Guyana’s prison population standing at some 30 to 38 per cent over capacity, the upgrades will allow for some 1,000 prisoners to be accommodated […]
Minister of Public Works, Bishop Juan Edghill is in Region Nine conducting a series of follow-up visits to inspect rehabilitation works on various hinterland roads and bridges. The minister met and interacted with contractors and assessed the pace and quality of work for the restructuring of 32 bridges from Kurupukari to Lethem. “We’re not getting […]
Tourists can now look forward to a new, all-encompassing tourism experience with the introduction of the Guyana Tourism Authority’s four new experiential products. The experiences, “A Day in The Country”, “Yoga, Breakfast, and Nature Walks”, “New Amsterdam Heritage” and “Kopinang Falls” offer an immersive experience inclusive of nature, cuisine, and a number of outdoor activities. […]