President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali has outlined the government’s vision of creating an urban estate of harmony that marries nature with luxury in an urban setting, making eco-tourism more accessible. This model will emphasise the creation of sustainable, inclusive, and equitable urban environments focused on fostering a sense of community. During a meeting with representatives […]
The Latin American Conservation Council (LACC) possesses a unique blend of business development and conservation expertise that through meaningful collaboration can propel Guyana’s sustainable development goals. This is according to Vice President Dr Bharrat Jagdeo, who was speaking during a meeting with the LACC, at the Arthur Chung Conference Centre on Friday. The Latin America […]
Two low-income families from Mon Repos and Lusignan on the East Coast Demerara corridor received new homes through the government’s Core Homes Support programme on Friday. The initiative is part of the Adequate Housing and Urban Accessibility Programme (AHUAP), funded by the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB). Minister of Housing and Water, Collin Croal presented the […]
Minister within the Ministry of Public Works, Deodat Indar has reaffirmed the PPP/C administration’s dedication to enhancing the lives of all citizens through transformative development projects. The minister was at the time speaking during the Get Real with Shameeza programme on Wednesday evening. “The agenda for Guyana is really transforming the country, making the lives […]
Guyana has once again achieved top honours in the 2024 Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) and Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examinations (CAPE) for the May/June session. Minister of Education, Priya Manickchand shared the news via a Facebook video on Friday after receiving the results from the Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC). Guyana led the region in outstanding […]
Hon. Oneidge Walrond, Minister of Tourism, Industry, and Commerce, this morning, reiterated CARICOM’s call for the establishment of a Second International Decade for People of African Descent. She was at the time speaking during her address at a high-level event in New York, marking the closure of the first Decade. Speaking on behalf of the […]
Contractors awarded government contracts through the Ministry of Education for the construction of school construction are warned that delays and substandard work will not be tolerated. The Minister of Education, Priya Manickchand emphasised this at the sod-turning ceremony for the new Nismes Secondary School on West Bank Demerara, Region Three. Minister Manickchand noted that contract […]
As part of the government’s vision of creating a modern digital economy, President, Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali will soon launch the establishment of the Caribbean’s first digital school – right here in Guyana. The use of artificial intelligence (AI) will be integrated into this innovative learning concept, allowing Guyana’s future leaders to be technologically oriented. […]
-reiterates gov’t firm stance Companies using loopholes to cheat the Local Content legislation will face severe penalties, according to the General Secretary of the People’s Progressive Party (PPP), Dr Bharrat Jagdeo. Jagdeo, who serves as Guyana’s vice president with oversight over the petroleum industry, reiterated the government’s firm position at his weekly press conference at […]
-Dr Jagdeo informs media President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali has asked the Minister of Agriculture, Zulfikar Mustapha to provide a comprehensive report on the sugar industry, after the Guyana Sugar Corporation (GuySuco) failed to meet its production target for 2024. In the report, Minister Mustapha will give a credible explanation as to why the industry […]