Three hundred acres of dormant farmland have been cleared in Dartmouth, Region Two, with 180 acres dedicated to red bean cultivation and the remainder for additional crops. President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali made the disclosure Monday on his official social media page. The initiative follows the president’s visit to Region Two last month where he […]
– as she commends budget 2025 Successive People’s Progressive Party/Civic government budgets have seen Guyanese benefit tremendously from the many development projects geared at improving lives. Member of Parliament (MP) Yvonne Pearson-Fredericks made the assertion as she defended and commended the government’s $1.38 trillion budget. MP Pearson-Fredericks debunked several contentions touted by the opposition in […]
Estimates of tourism sector revenue for 2024 reached approximately $13.6 billion Guyana dollars, according to Minister of Tourism, Industry and Commerce, Hon. Oneidge Walrond. Minister Walrond was, at the time, delivering her presentation on Day 2 of the Budget Debates in Parliament. She emphasised the sector’s growth and its significant contribution to employment, with nearly […]
Improving matriculation rates among students remains a critical focus of the government as efforts are being made to enhance educational outcomes nationwide. Minister of Education Priya Manickchand said on Friday that several innovative initiatives have been introduced to tackle longstanding challenges and provide students with better opportunities for academic success. She said while the matriculation […]
Heralding in a new chapter of national development, the government has not only fulfilled its manifesto commitments, but has far surpassed expectations, achieving progress in key sectors like education, health, and housing. Budget 2025 is expected to build on this remarkable growth with record-breaking allocations and innovative solutions designed to accelerate economic growth and elevate […]
I have not previously commented on Terrence Campbell’s recent forays in the media on the matter of the Natural Resource Fund (NRF), being of the view that Vice-President Bharrat Jagdeo has already and comprehensively addressed the issues Campbell has raised. However, Campbell’s letter in the January 25th issue of the Stabroek News (SN) has been […]
– As massive US$300M shorebase facility opens The massive US$300 million Vreed-en-Hoop Shorebase Inc (VEHSI) on the Demerara River officially opened on Saturday, with His Excellency Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali describing it as a foundation for developing a leading maritime and transport industry. Constructed on Guyana’s first artificial island, the facility is a joint venture […]
A personalized signed copy of His Excellency President Dr. Irfaan Ali’s most recent book, “Achieving Global Food Security: The Caribbean Experience and Beyond” was presented to His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani Amir of the State of Qatar. Handing over the book was Guyana’s Ambassador to Qatar Safraaz Ahmad Shadood which was received […]
– 94 Adventure residents gain easier access to water The government is steadily progressing in its commitment to improving the livelihoods of residents on the Soesdyke-Linden Highway. On Saturday, 94 families from Adventure gained easier access to water when the government distributed black water tanks to the community. Minister within the office of the […]
The National Toshaos Council (NTC) of Guyana is pleased to announce the contracting of a consultant to lead the development of Draft Free, Prior, and Informed Consent (FPIC) Guidelines for Stakeholder Engagement with Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities (IPLCs). This consultancy will implement Phase 1 of a critical project aimed at establishing a comprehensive framework […]