General Secretary of the People’s Progressive Party, Dr Bharrat Jagdeo has called on Guyanese to point poor quality infrastructural work in their communities so that the government can take the necessary steps to rectify these instances. With over 40,000 contracts being implemented nationwide, Dr Jagdeo reasoned that the government cannot oversee the day-to-day operations of […]
General Secretary of the People’s Progressive Party (PPP) Dr Bharrat Jagdeo has made it clear that the government will not approve any requests for revaluation of Georgetown properties or in any other part of the country. It was recently reported that Mayor Alfred Mentore intends to approach the Senior Minister in the Office of the […]
The government will keep investing in digitisation to develop a more data-driven approach to fighting crime. President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali believes this approach will help transform the Guyana Police Force (GPF) into a modern policing organisation. The head of state made the statement while addressing the annual Police Officers’ Conference Wednesday morning at the […]
President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali joined scores of devotees at the Cove and John Ashram for Maha Shivaratri, a sacred Hindu festival observed globally. In his feature address, the head of state emphasised the importance of appreciating God’s blessings and using each day to express gratitude, spread love, and contribute positively to humanity. “Have we […]
– Hosts A3+ security council retreat for the first time Guyana has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthen Caribbean-African unity during its first hosting of the annual Retreat of the African Member States Plus (A3 Plus) in the United Nations Security Council. The event opened Wednesday morning at the Pegasus Suites and Corporate Centre in Kingston, […]
More than 800 sustainable and transformative projects are being implemented in Amerindian and riverine villages to improve residents’ living standards and strengthen village economies. These capital projects, funded through the Amerindian Development Fund (ADF), span various sectors, including youth development, forestry, agriculture, tourism, and income-generating ventures. Minister of Amerindian Affairs Pauline Sukhai reported this on […]
The electronic hearing of criminal cases cannot be conducted with defendants who are not within the court’s jurisdiction. Speaking on his weekly programme ‘Issues in the News’ Tuesday evening, Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs Mohabir Anil Nandlall said virtual hearings were introduced during the COVID-19 pandemic and have since become a permanent feature […]
A trade mission comprising government officials and private sector representatives will visit Boa Vista and Manaus, Brazil, from 17-21 March 2025 to strengthen economic ties and explore investment opportunities. The initiative follows discussions between President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali and Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva during a meeting in Georgetown on February 29, […]
Plans are underway to drill 51 new wells in Region One to provide potable water to residents. Minister of Housing and Water Collin Croal has emphasised the government’s proactive approach to expanding water supply systems and enhancing water quality for more communities. He made these remarks last Saturday at the flag-raising ceremony for Guyana’s 55th […]
The Government of Guyana has consistently advocated for the production and utilization of the country’s natural gas resources to complement oil production. During the Guyana Energy Conference last week, Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo told Reuters, “There shall be a project. We have to monetize the gas, and if Exxon doesn’t want to do it, we […]