His Excellency Dr Irfaan Ali left Guyana on Monday for Dubai, United Arab Emirates, where he will be leading a delegation at the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) Conference of Parties (COP) 28. Guyana is expected to push climate financing, forest incentives and its model Low Carbon Development Strategy (LCDS).  It will […]

The International Court of Justice (ICJ) will issue its ruling on Friday, December 1, 2023, regarding the request made by Guyana for provisional measures to prevent Venezuela from going ahead with its planned referendum in its current format, as it includes a number of questions that threaten Guyana’s territorial integrity. The ruling will be delivered […]

Minister of Public Service, Sonia Parag, has firmly denounced Venezuela’s persistent and baseless territorial claims, emphasising the potential for these claims to undermine the foundations of democracy, diplomacy, and harmonious relations within the region. Addressing a public awareness conference on the Guyana/Venezuela border controversy at the Arthur Chung Conference Centre on Tuesday, Minister Parag delivered […]

In excess of 30 business representatives from Region Nine actively participated in the Ministry of Labour’s seminar on working conditions, Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) regulations, Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) opportunities, employment, and exchange services held recently. The seminar, held at the Tabatinga Sport Complex, focused on laws governing the national minimum […]

Residents of Strathspey, East Coast Demerara are reaping the benefits of a number of rehabilitated roads, facilitated through the Ministry of Public Works’ Special Project Unit (SPU). The upgraded road works in the community is the fulfilment of a commitment following a community engagement led by Vice President, Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo. Complaints were raised by […]

The Ministry of Labour has effectively utilised 91 per cent of its budgetary allocation to address the labour shortage in 2023 through capital programmes, policy development, and administration. This was revealed by Minister of Labour, Joseph Hamilton during an interview with the Department of Public Information (DPI) at the ministry’s Brickdam, Georgetown, head office. The 2023 budgetary […]

Guyana is currently at an advanced stage of discussion with its Surinamese counterparts in relation to the building of the Corentyne River bridge which will link Guyana and Suriname. This is according to Senior Finance Minister, Dr. Ashni Singh, during an event in the region over the weekend. Reminding of the numerous infrastructural developments taking […]

– $1.5M donated to Rupununi Chamber of Commerce and Industry Rupununi’s vast savannahs and its nature-based tourism products have the potential to position Guyana as a powerhouse in the tourism industry, thereby growing other sectors in the region and creating additional opportunities. This is according to Minister of Amerindian Affairs, Pauline Sukhai who delivered the […]

Minister of Home Affairs, Robeson Benn on Sunday reiterated the importance of unity and collaboration in upholding the nation’s sovereignty. The minister made the comment during a public show of solidarity held in Kingston, Georgetown which was organised by Venezuelans residing in Guyana He reassured attendees that Venezuelans living in Guyana will continue to be […]

The Ministry of Health, through the National AIDS Programme Secretariat (NAPS) will be upping the ante in the prevention and treatment of HIV in keeping with the UNAIDS goal of ending the disease as a public health threat by 2030. This was disclosed on Sunday by Minister, Dr. Frank Anthony on the final day of […]