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Significant strides made with cash grant distribution – PPP GS

– 90 per cent of public sector already received cheques – Over 300,000 Guyanese registered for cash grant The government has made tremendous strides in the distribution of the one-off cash grant for persons, aged 18 and older. Its effectiveness has seen a great percentage of the population being able to uplift their cheques just […]

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No power outages anticipated due to Adequate power supply – Dr Jagdeo

With over 200 megawatts of generation capacity, the Guyana Power and Light Inc. has ample power to meet national grid demands, preventing outages due to insufficient supply.   This is according to the General Secretary of the People’s Progressive Party, Dr Bharrat Jagdeo, who was at the time speaking at a press engagement at Freedom […]

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US EXIM Bank Grants Final Approval for $526 M Gas to Energy Loan to Guyana

Today at noon, His Excellency the President Dr. Mohammed Irfaan Ali received a telephone call from the President and Chair of the United States Export-Import (EXIM) Bank, Ms. Reta Jo Lewis. The EXIM Chair informed President Ali that the Board of EXIM has approved the loan for the Gas-to-Energy (GtE) Project valued at over $526 […]

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Two Region Four families receive homes on Christmas day

Two Region Four families experienced a truly joyous Christmas, receiving the keys to brand-new homes through President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali’s Men on Mission (MoM) initiative.  Delise Blades of Cummings Lodge New Scheme, and Kirtimatie Ramraj of Good Hope, East Coast Demerara, were the recipients of the life-changing gifts. For 43-year-old Blades, this home represents […]

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Guyana’s future must be built on unity, equality – President Ali

The government is committed to building a more united and equitable Guyanese society. To achieve this, the administration focuses its policies on addressing the needs of the most vulnerable populations, ensuring a path towards equality and prosperity for all. This was underscored by President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali, who was at the time addressing the Christmas Service […]

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Dharm Shala receives another $1M to boost its operations

The Dharm Shala will continue to provide its compassionate services to the elderly, as another $1 million is being injected to further support its operations. President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali made the pledge during a Christmas luncheon on Wednesday, where residents were treated to drinks, food and music. President Ali commended the Managing Head of […]

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Over 80 per cent of rehabilitation work at Meadow Bank Wharf complete

Rehabilitation of the Meadow Bank Wharf in Georgetown has surpassed 80 per cent completion, with additional works scheduled in the coming weeks. This update was provided by Minister of Agriculture, Zulfikar Mustapha, during a site visit Tuesday morning to assess the progress of the project. “This was work committed and promised by His Excellency Dr […]

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Entire Essequibo coast main road up for repairs – Min Edghill

Minister of Public Works, Bishop Juan Edghill, has announced a comprehensive overhaul of the main access road along the Essequibo coast, citing its deteriorating condition and the increasing traffic load. Speaking on Monday at a contract signing ceremony in Region Two, Minister Edghill outlined the urgent need for the revamp and detailed an innovative approach […]

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Ministry of Finance dispels misinformation on 100k cash grant

The Ministry of Finance has taken note of specious and baseless claims by some people in the public domain that dead people were registered for the 100,000 Government of Guyana cash grant that is currently being implemented in regions of the country. The Ministry would like to assure the public that the cash grant system […]

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69,000 public sector employees receive 10 percent increase, injecting $18 Billion into Guyana’s economy

– Disciplined Services receive One-Month Bonus amounting to an additional $1.8 billion   Following the conclusion of the historic Government of Guyana (GoG) and the Guyana Public Service Union (GPSU) multi-year agreement with respect to employment benefits for public servants for years 2024 to 2025, Senior Minister in the Office of the President with Responsibility […]

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