Minister of Natural Resources, Vickram Bharrat, disclosed on Tuesday that 225 lifts of crude oil from the Stabroek Block were recorded in 2024, marking a substantial increase from the 142 lifts recorded in 2023. Each lift amounts to one million barrels of oil. The minister said that of the total lifts, 28 went to the government […]
Guyana’s gold production revenue saw a significant increase in 2024, driven in large by government’s efforts to deploy advanced technologies to boost operations. While production of gold itself saw a modest rise – from 432,113 ounces in 2023 to 434,067 ounces in 2024 – the Minister of Natural Resources, Vickram Bharrat, told a press briefing […]
– Over 1,000 cases filed via new e-litigation system The government’s support for the country’s judiciary is contributing to the emergence of a modern and effective justice system that is both fair and transparent. The Chancellor of the Judiciary, Yonette Cummings-Edwards (ag), highlighted the merits of the courts transition to an “e-litigation” system during […]
-12 per cent reduction in serious crime recorded last year The Guyana Police Force (GPF) recorded a decrease in serious crimes in 2024 and the Minister of Home Affairs, Robeson Benn, is confident that it has to do with the strategic measures and the SAFE Country initiative. “The strategic initiatives which we have put in […]
Guyana’s bauxite industry is experiencing a significant resurgence. The 1.7 million tonnes of bauxite that was produced in 2024 represents a 225 per cent increase when compared to 2023. During a press briefing on Tuesday, the Minister of Natural Resources, Vickram Bharrat, described the level of production as a remarkable turnaround of a sector that […]
-Says Govt to transform GWI into a national water management institution His Excellency President Dr Irfaan Ali said that his Government has invested more than $65bn to develop the water sector in the country, which has resulted in almost the entire population, over 98%, having access to potable water. The Head of State made the […]
-As part of steps to enhance police-public interactions The Ministry of Home Affairs has procured an additional 500 body cameras for members of the Guyana Police Force (GPF) to improve interactions between the police and the public. The goal of the body cameras is to capture digital audio-video evidence for criminal, civil, and traffic-related court […]
The new $700 million water treatment facility commissioned at Caledonia, East Bank Demerara, will service close to 14,000 residents in communities stretching from New Hope to Soesdyke. President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali officially inaugurated the potable water processing facility Sunday afternoon. Equipped with advanced systems, the plant can treat over seven mega litres of water […]
The government has developed a $28.3 billion strategic investment plan to further guide the water sector from 2025 to 2028. The plan aims to address gaps in the water network and support the expansion of the housing programme. This was announced by the Minister within the Ministry of Housing and Water, Susan Rodrigues, during a […]
The Ministry of Education’s Mathematics Intervention Programme has reaped tremendous positive results since its launch in 2024. Since the programme’s implementation, scores of students have increased their proficiency in Mathematics, one of the Caribbean Examinations Council’s (CXC) lowest-performing subjects. The Minister of Education, Priya Manickchand, highlighted the programme’s success during a media conference last Friday […]