– highlights Guyana’s progress in disaster management and resilience Prime Minister Brigadier (Ret’d), the Honourable Mark Phillips, emphasised the urgent need for enhanced disaster preparedness and resilience across the Caribbean, underscoring the importance of disaster management initiatives and reaffirming Guyana’s commitment to a comprehensive and sustainable approach to disaster preparedness. Prime Minister Phillips made the statement […]

– 22 homes destroyed; three persons injured A comprehensive report with recommendations will be provided to Cabinet, following the devastating storm that damaged 22 homes and injured three persons in Karasabai, Region Nine on Sunday. This was highlighted by Minister of Amerindian Affairs Pauline Sukhai while conducting an assessment of the damages in the community, […]

The living conditions of a 28-year-old single mother of three have been transformed as she is the new recipient of a home from the Men on Mission (MoM) initiative. The home was handed over to Anisa Deoraj on Tuesday afternoon at her new address in Meten-Meer-Zorg, East Bank Essequibo by the Minister within the Ministry […]

A total of $75.2 million has been expended to upgrade roads in North East La Penitence, Georgetown, to improve accessibility for residents and commuters. This initiative follows concerns from residents regarding the deteriorated condition of local roads. The Ministry of Public Works’ Special Project Unit (SPU) executed the infrastructural improvements spanning some 3,825 meters. The […]

Building on the massive success of the first International Human Rights Certificate Course conducted by the Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs and Governance, a national human rights institute could be on the cards for Guyana. Some 162 persons successfully completed the homegrown 10-week course last week, taking a major step in knowing their rights and becoming […]

A collaborative effort between the government and the private sector is underway to address corruption. On Tuesday, an anti-corruption workshop was held with representatives of 26 private sector organisations at the Pegasus Suites and Corporate Centre. The workshop aimed to familiarise the private sector with the various anti-corruption conventions and treaties Guyana has signed while […]

The government is clamping down on persons who refuse to honestly declare their assets through a comprehensive review of the Integrity Commission Act. This is according to Minister of Parliamentary Affairs and Governance Gail Teixeira, who explained that the Act having existed since 1997, requires stronger accountability measures. “When we look at the Integrity Commission Act…people have […]

In response to mounting concerns about the MV MA Lisha, which serves the Georgetown to North West District route, the government has pledged swift action to address passenger complaints and improve service quality. Minister of Public Works Bishop Juan Edghill visited the Kingston Goods Wharf on Tuesday to speak directly with passengers about their concerns. He […]

The Ministry of Amerindian Affairs has distributed approximately $4 billion in grants over the past four years to advance community development in Region One. These funds, which include the Presidential Grant, Low Carbon Development Strategy (LCDS) Fund, and Economic Investment Fund, have supported various projects aimed at strengthening village economies. Communities such as Arakaka, Eclipse […]

Following a powerful wind storm that ravished 17 homes, the government, through the Ministry of Amerindian Affairs and the Civil Defence Commission (CDC), deployed an assessment team on Monday. The team was led by Minister of Amerindian Affairs, Pauline Sukhai along with officials from the CDC. According to the Region Nine Regional Democratic Council (RDC), […]