– members possess skill, character to execute duties, says President Ali President, Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali on Tuesday witnessed the swearing-in of members of the Integrity Commission and the Police Service Commission at the Office of the President, Shiv Chanderpaul Drive. Chandra Gajraj was sworn-in by Acting Chief Magistrate Judy Latchman, to serve as the […]
Given the increasing impacts climate change continues to have on the regional agriculture sector, Agriculture Minister, Zulfikar Mustapha said there needs to be a single shared vision and coordination of efforts toward sustainable change to protect the Caribbean’s agriculture and food systems. Minister Mustapha was at the time delivering remarks at the Meetings of the […]
– Guyana eyes low-carbon automotive industry In the face of the detrimental effects of climate change and rising global temperatures, there has been a global shift to utilise more electric vehicles (EVs), the Guyana Energy Agency (GEA) has issued a tender looking for a company to supply and deliver six EV charging stations. According to […]
Seven technical and vocational training programmes will soon be offered to Lindeners through the Board of Industrial Training (BIT), as the agency continues its drive to upskill Guyana’s human resources and prepare citizens for the oil and gas industry. Minister of Labour, Joseph Hamilton, M.P. on Monday led a skills training consultation conducted at the […]
Guyana is moving ahead with the procurement of the pediatric COVID-19 vaccines for children five to 11 years old, to boost their immunity and protect them against Covid-19. Minister of Health, Dr. Frank Anthony M.P., said the vaccine will be rolled out sometime within the coming month. “We are also expecting to get the pediatric […]
Vice President, Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo has slammed the APNU+AFC Opposition for spreading a “barrage of lies” to residents of Region 10 at the weekend. Opposition leader, Aubrey Norton along with a number of his party members held a walkthrough in the mining town on Saturday, handing out flyers with “misleading” narratives. During a media conference […]
– debunks claim that Guyana owes ExxonMobil Vice President, Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo during a press conference, today addressed several inaccuracies and misinformation being peddled in sections of the media as it relates to the oil and gas sector. Dr. Jagdeo debunked recent comments attributed to Tom Sanzillo, Director of Financial Analysis for the Institute […]
– Lauds Government of Barbados for “transformational” catchment pond His Excellency Dr Irfaan Ali emphasised that the building of new infrastructure leads to sustainability as he hailed the Prime Minister of the Republic of Barbados, the Honourable Mia Amor Mottley and her Government for launching the “transformative” Brown’s Catchment Pond project in St Philip, Barbados, […]
– Says collaborative effort will bolster Black Belly Sheep Initiative His Excellency Dr Irfaan Ali said that the growing relationship between Guyana and Barbados is aimed at ensuring that both countries prosper economically. This, the President added, is evident by the expanded Black Belly Sheep Initiative between the two countries that will see land in […]
His Excellency, Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali has condemned the unexplained absence of Opposition Leader Aubrey Norton, who was expected to meet with the Head of State today, for a second round of consultation. Dr. Ali said Norton has “demonstrated his immaturity” in dealing with important matters, when he failed to show up without explanation. The […]