Several Queen’s College students have performed exceptionally at the 2021 sitting of the Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) and the Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examinations (CAPE). Samuel Haynes of the country’s premier secondary institution is the overall outstanding student at CAPE, with nine grade ones, while Zaynab Shaffie, achieved 18 grade one passes and two grade […]
The law explicitly prohibits the misuse or misapplication of public funds, which Guyana’s petroleum revenues are, and outlines penalties for failure to adhere. Senior Minister in the Office of the President with responsibility for Finance, Dr. Ashni Singh has said that it is “absolutely inaccurate and false” to say there are no penalties for misappropriation […]
The Maritime Administration Department (MARAD) notes with concern a recent arrest/detention by the Senegalese Customs of the Motor Vessel EOLIKA purportedly bearing Guyana registration. The vessel’s registration expired on 10th December 2021. MARAD understands that a search of the said vessel unearthed illegal arms and ammunition on board. The vessel in question is not contained […]
Minister of Parliamentary Affairs and Governance, Gail Teixeira said the local private sector, like any other crucial body, has a right to give its opinion on the development of Guyana. The minister shared this during an interview on the National Communications Network on Wednesday evening, where she discussed pressing matters like the recently-assented to Natural […]
Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Hugh Todd, has highlighted the empowering importance of the Local Content and Natural Resource Fund (NRF) Acts, which became law just mere weeks ago. The foreign affairs minister promulgated this when he met with residents of Linden on Wednesday, as part of his one-day visit to the mining […]
─ ‘Safe Space’ set to complete on time Minister within the Ministry of Public Works, Deodat Indar, MP, on Thursday, visited several communities in Enmore, East Coast Demerara, to inspect recent road works. This course of action was undertaken to ensure residents are provided with and benefit from quality infrastructural development, while dispelling claims and […]
With the hope of capturing more of its intended target audience and giving deserving families a chance, the Ministry of Housing and Water – Central Housing and Planning Authority (CHPA) has extended the deadline for applications under its Adequate Housing and Urban Accessibility Programme (AHUAP). Minister of Housing the Hon. Collin Croal made the announcement […]
Honourable Mia Amor Mottley, QC, MP Prime Minister Prime Minister’s Office Government Headquarters Bay Street, St Michael Bridgetown Barbados Dear Colleague, On behalf of the Government and people of Guyana, I extend warmest congratulations to you on your election to serve a second term as Prime Minister of Barbados. We also congratulate the Barbadian people […]
With all street lights and guardrails installed along the Sheriff Street and Mandela Road, the multi-billion-dollar project is expected to be officially delivered to Guyanese soon. The upgrade of the road network which spans from Rupert Craig Highway to Mandela at Cross Street, Alexander Village has a February 14 deadline. Minister of Public Works Bishop […]
Teams from the Guyana Power and Light (GPL) and Wartsila are working around the clock to find the root cause of the emergency shut down of the 46.5-megawatt power plant on January 14. Minister within the Ministry of Public Works Deodat Indar MP, said Thursday that the two teams are close to identifying the problem […]