– At 2nd Regional Symposium: Violence as a Public Health Issue: The Crime Challenge As Caribbean nations confront rising crime rates and their socioeconomic consequences, President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali has underscored the importance of collective action and integrated strategies to address the root causes of crime. CARICOM has classified crime as a public health […]
The Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM)’s Elections Secretariat has expressed confidence in its ability to hold the 2025 General and Regional Elections when they are constitutionally due. This was affirmed by Chief Elections Officer, Vishnu Persaud during a press conference at GECOM office on Friday. He explained that the Secretariat has not been formally mandated to […]
– Jagdeo says Dr Bharrat Jagdeo on Thursday criticized the Alliance for Change (AFC) leader, Nigel Hughes for his atrocious, misinformed and contradicting response to Dr Randy Persaud’s 15 questions in the Kaieteur News. Persaud had put to Hughes 15 questions covering what transpired between December 2018 and July 2020; the no-confidence vote, the governance […]
General Secretary for the People’s Progressive Party Civic (PPP/C) Dr Bharrat Jagdeo, stated that Starlink must pay taxes if it is granted a license to provide internet services in Guyana. Discussions regarding the potential licensing of Starlink remain in the early phase as the government evaluates an agreement with the company’s owner, Elon Musk. “I […]
The Carnegie School of Home Economics (CSHE) commemorated 92 years of excellence in education and training with the graduation of 114 students at its annual ceremony today. Held under the theme “Shaping Generations with Creativity and Skills: 92 Years of Transformation in Education and Training,” the event celebrated the institution’s legacy and its graduates’ promising […]
Prime Minister of India, Shri Narendra Modi concluded his historic three-day state visit to Guyana on Thursday evening. The visit focused on strengthening bilateral relations between India and Guyana, as well as deepening partnerships between India and the Caribbean Community (CARICOM). During his stay, the prime minister immersed himself in Guyana’s rich cultural heritage, visiting […]
The Ministry of Housing and Water, through the Central Housing and Planning Authority (CHPA), allocated 400 house lots on Friday at the Amelia’s Ward Phase Four/Conception Fitz Hope Housing Development in Linden, Region Ten. The land allocation exercise, held at Watooka Guest House, was led by Minister of Housing and Water Collin Croal and Minister […]
In commemoration of International Human Rights Day 2024, the Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs and Governance has called for proposals for small, impactful human rights projects. The request for proposals was posted on Thursday and is open to individuals and organisations in Guyana with experience working with the proposed target groups. The ministry explained that […]
Prime Minister of the Cooperative Republic of India, Shri Narendra Modi has been bestowed with the Order of Excellence, a supreme national award, by His Excellency Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali. Established in 1970 under the Constitution of the Orders of Guyana, the national award is limited to 25 living citizens of Guyana. The honorary ceremony, […]
– Following bilateral discussions with President Ali and Prime Minister Modi The Governments of India and Guyana have formalised five historic Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs), aimed at strengthening bilateral cooperation in hydrocarbons, pharmaceuticals, healthcare, agriculture, and the development of economic and human capital. The agreements were officially exchanged on Wednesday at State House, Main Street, […]