The government will roll out the $10,000 Universal Healthcare Voucher in Linden, Region Ten next month. Minister of Health Dr Frank Anthony made the announcement on Tuesday during the commissioning of Blueberry Hill Health Centre in Linden. The initiative enables individuals to undergo medical tests at private or public health facilities, providing essential baseline […]
Construction of the Kumaka and Morawhanna Stellings in Region One is advancing and will enhance transportation for residents. The Ministry of Public Works reported on Friday that construction of the 891.5 million Kumaka Stelling is 45 per cent complete. The passenger terminal building designed to enhance comfort and convenience is 90 per cent complete while […]
President Dr. Irfaan Ali on Wednesday commissioned the Exceptional Learners’ Centre at Cotton Field along the Essequibo Coast in Region Two. The project was funded at a cost of $98,263,757 through the Caribbean Development Bank’s Basic Needs Trust Fund and aimed at enhancing the country’s Special Education Needs and Disability (SEND) infrastructure. This initiative underscores […]
– new Onderneeming Primary, Exceptional Learners’ Centre commissioned A successful three-day visit to Guyana was concluded today and new President of the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) Mr. Daniel Best departed Guyana following several developmental engagements with Government. The visit included the CDB President meeting with President Dr. Irfaan Ali for discussions this morning while yesterday […]
– Gov’t can support remaining Mocha squatters As the opposition members who vowed to support the remaining Mocha/Arcadia squatters in their bid to remain on the government-owned lands remain silent in the wake of their court loss, President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali is extending a helping hand to these residents as they begin to rebuild […]
President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali has strongly criticised the most recent data published by Transparency International (TI) in its perception index of corruption in Guyana. It has ranked Guyana 92 out of 180 countries, with a score of 39 out of 100 on its Corruption Perceptions Index. In a live broadcast on Thursday, the president […]
– during opening of Annual Officers’ Conference President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali has called on the leadership of the Guyana Defence Force (GDF) to integrate artificial intelligence (AI), climate resilience, and military diplomacy as key pillars of its defence strategy. In his opening address at the 2025 Annual Officers’ Conference on Thursday at Base Camp Ayanganna, […]
– more than $100B injected since 2020 The government has injected more than $100 billion in financial resources to fund and modernise the operations of the Guyana Defence Force (GDF) since 2020, ensuring it is well-prepared to adapt to emerging security challenges. President, Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali said this transformation is not an option – […]
President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali has urged officers of the Guyana Defence Force (GDF) to stand ready to maintain peace and order against disruptive threats ahead of the general and regional elections set for later this year. The Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces reiterated that election is one of the fundamental pillars of […]
The Small Business Bureau (SBB) is on a mission to support the development and promotion of entrepreneurship in Amerindian communities. A team led by the SBB’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Shazim Ibrahim is currently engaging residents of the Upper Mazaruni in Region Seven by conducting needs assessment and business management training. These engagements aim to […]