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– Eight villages granted documents last year The Amerindian Land Titling (ALT) project has been a success story for the Ministry of Amerindian Affairs in recent years, with eight additional land titles granted to villages in 2024. This is according to the Minister of Amerindian Affairs Pauline Sukhai while speaking during a recent press conference […]
WWF supports Guyana’s position as a global leader in biodiversity conservation
A team from the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) earlier today paid a courtesy call on Mr. Robert M. Persaud, Foreign Secretary and Chairman of the Board of the Protected Areas Commission, to discuss strengthening of Guyana’s Protected Areas Systems by supporting community sustainable livelihoods around biodiversity hotspots. Discussion also centered on the government’s plan to […]
GNBS urges importers, manufacturers to get registered
The Guyana National Bureau of Standards (GNBS) is urging all importers, manufacturers, and dealers to register with the agency. Head of Corporate Communications Lloyd David told the Department of Public Information that registration is a legal requirement and must be renewed annually at the beginning of the year. “If you’re importing any of the products […]
Guyana first in Caribbean to get scanning electron microscope for crime investigation
– $86 million equipment commissioned Wednesday Guyana has become the first country in the Caribbean to acquire a scanning electron microscope (SEM) for its forensic science laboratory. The state-of-the-art $86 million equipment will revolutionise forensic analysis and significantly strengthen Guyana’s justice system. The SEM is a tool that is used to scan a sample’s […]
Guyana to enhance forensic capability
The government is seeking to enhance the capabilities of the Guyana Forensic Science Laboratory (GFSL) through collaboration with India. Minister of Home Affairs Robeson Benn has acknowledged the progress made at the GFSL, but emphasised the need for further support. The government will soon sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the National Forensic Sciences […]
Minister Manickchand turns sod for Guyana’s first School for the Deaf
In its unwavering commitment to inclusive education and the development of all learners, the Ministry of Education today took a historic step in Guyana’s educational landscape as the Honourable Minister of Education, Priya Manickchand, turned the sod to mark the commencement of construction of the country’s first dedicated school for the deaf. She was joined […]
Bishop’s High School to receive $129M Library Block, other improved facilities
The Honourable Minister of Education, Priya Manickchand on Tuesday, met with the Board and PTA of The Bishop’s High School to announce the construction of a modern library block valued at $129 million. This transformative project represents a significant step toward enhancing the academic and practical learning environment for students. The new library block, which […]
MOE SEND Swimming Program Continues to Empower Children and Families
The Ministry of Education (MOE) Special Education Needs and Disabilities (SEND) Swimming Program continues to make an incredible impact, providing children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) the opportunity to build confidence, skills, and a sense of achievement in the water. In October 2024, the Honourable Minister of Education, Priya Manickchand, commissioned the “Edward […]
Attacks on ‘speaker’ for disallowing the use of ‘corruption’ in parliament unfair, hypocritical – AG
Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs, Mohabir Anil Nandlall, SC, said the Speaker of the National Assembly Manzoor Nadir should not be blamed for prohibiting the word ‘corruption’ in parliament. This ordeal began when Speaker Nadir recently reinforced the rules, barring the use of the word ‘corruption’ during parliamentary sessions. The AG reminded Guyanese […]
Minister Bharrat commends significant growth in quarrying sector
The government is accelerating efforts to produce building materials for key sectors due to the surge in local demand for these items. This effort is reflected in the growth of the quarrying sector, specifically in the production of aggregate stone. According to the Minister of Natural Resources, Vickram Bharrat, production of aggregate stone has increased […]