The much-anticipated national fiscal plan for 2025 is deeply rooted in addressing community issues, that were raised by citizens during the government’s extensive engagements held across the nation, last year. Dr Bharrat Jagdeo emphasised this point, noting that these interactions are characterised by direct communication between citizens and government officials. The PPP’s General Secretary noted […]
– Through govt’s Youth Entrepreneurship and Apprenticeship Programme The Ministry of Amerindian Affairs has empowered more than 500 youth with various skill sets necessary to sustain their livelihoods and contribute to development in their villages. Persons between the ages of 17 to 35 are being provided with an income stream through the Youth Entrepreneurship […]
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Co-operative Republic of Guyana wishes to express Guyana’s grave concern regarding recent actions and statements by the Government of Venezuela, which constitute clear violations of the Argyle Agreement of December 14, 2023, and the binding Order of the International Court of Justice (ICJ) issued on December 1, 2023. […]
Thousands of Amerindians were able to improve their livelihoods in 2024 as a result of over $395 million investments in projects funded through the Ministry of Amerindian Affairs’ Presidential Grant initiative. Minister Pauline Sukhai outlined the impact of a substantial amount of investment during a press conference on Wednesday at the ministry’s head office, Quamina […]
-hands over historic 40-vehicle fleet to the Guyana Fire Service His Excellency President Dr Irfaan Ali underscored his Government’s commitment to enhancing the operational capacity of the Guyana Fire Service (GFS), while unveiling plans and strategies to better protect citizens from fire hazards. He said that his Government intends to continuously improve the fire service […]
The Ministry of Labour plans to host a series of ambitious campaigns this year to offer valuable information on household safety, labour practices and career readiness. These initiatives were announced during a press briefing on Tuesday at the labour ministry’s head office. It was spearheaded by Minister Labour, Joseph Hamilton. The minister outlined the government’s […]
Expectant mothers in Mabaruma in Region One now have a safe and comfortable maternal home to rest and relax before giving birth. Pregnant women from remote communities who are in the middle of their third trimester or at 8 months (34 weeks), will have access to the medical facility. The $46 million facility, commissioned on […]
A major road expansion project has been launched at First and Third Avenue Diamond on the East Bank of Demerara. When completed, the expansion will facilitate accessibility and promote safety for area residents and those who use the roadways. Part of the road upgrade will include designated lanes for pedestrians and cyclists. The expansion […]
– Several city roads to be reconstructed Ensuring that every segment of the Guyanese population is engaged before the launch of major developmental projects is a key ingredient of Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali-led Government. Keeping with this directive, Minister of Public Works, Bishop Juan Edghill, visited several major access roads in Georgetown where expansion and […]
President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali announced that all joint services rank at the lowest level will receive a basic salary of $130,000. The objective is to resolve a longstanding issue of salary discrepancies among the various agencies. President Ali recognised that at some agencies, the ranks at the lowest level would receive a $130,000 basic […]