Some 65,000 pensioners are set to benefit from $25,000 each or a total of $1.6 billion the Government has introduced to support vulnerable citizens. President Dr. Mohammed Irfaan Ali announced the one-0ff payment for the pensioners, who were among several groups targeted for additional support. In his address to the nation Monday, the President said: […]
His Excellency Dr Irfaan Ali assured newly appointed CARICOM Secretary-General Dr Carla Barnett of Guyana’s continued support for regional development. The Head of State gave this assurance during a courtesy visit by Dr Barnett at the Office of the President earlier today. “We are very pleased to have you at this critical time for the […]
Minister of Amerindian Affairs, Pauline Sukhai, MP, has assured all hinterland students that the Government has made provisions for them to benefit from the ‘Because We Care’ initiative. The Minister made this statement at Bashville Yawong, Region Eight when she launched the initiative there. She spearheaded the distribution of $18, 297,000 at Paramakatoi, Bamboo Creek […]
Senior Minister within the Office of the President with responsibility for Finance, Dr. Ashni Singh MP, says the relief measures introduced by the Government will translate to tangible benefits through stimulation of the economy. The Minister made this statement during an interview with the Guyanese Critic Tuesday. Dr. Singh explained that such interventions are costs […]
Minister of Public Works, Bishop Juan Edghill, MP, says allegations being circulated on Facebook that the PPP/C administration is practicing discrimination are untrue. Minister Edghill on Tuesday condemned the allegations contained in the post concerning the construction of Four Cross Street, Haslington, East Coast Demerara. Persons have said the road was built where East Indians […]
My Fellow Guyanese… As you know, since my Government assumed office last August, we have spared no effort to ensure the reversal of the severe and punitive conditions created by five years of misrule and mismanagement by the APNU/AFC dictatorship. Through our 2020 and 2021 budgets, we removed the Value-Added Tax (VAT) on water and […]
His Excellency Dr Irfaan Ali today underscored the importance of the expanded Low Carbon Development Strategy (LCDS) and regional integration while accepting the Letters of Credence from Ambassador of Colombia to Guyana—Her Excellency Martha Cecilia Pinilla-Perdomo and non-resident Ambassador of Angola to Guyana—His Excellency Florêncio Mariano da Conceição e Almeida. The two separate ceremonies took […]
His Excellency Dr Irfaan Ali said that a four-day State visit by His Excellency, Chandrikapersad Santokhi, President of the Republic of Suriname and his delegation is integral to advancing important discussions between the two countries. The Head of State made this disclosure today during an interview with members of the media, following the launch of […]
Vice President, Hon. Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo has said the PPP/C Government will bring the gas-to-energy and Amaila Falls projects to fruition because the people elected the Government on those bases. The Vice President made that statement during an interview on News Room’s Insider with journalist, Mr. Neil Marks. He was responding to calls made by […]
The Ministry of Human Services and Social Security has launched a Business Incubator and App which supports and advertises women-owned businesses in Guyana. At the launching ceremony held Monday at the Guyana Women’s Leadership Institute (GWLI) at Cove and John, East Coast Demerara, His Excellency Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali spoke of the interventions needed to […]