-More countries recognising Guyana’s unique model of development Chiding the media for inadequacies on President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali’s visit abroad, General Secretary of the People’s Progressive Party (PPP) Dr Bharrat Jagdeo has highlighted the profound success of President Ali’s advocacy on the importance of forest and biodiversity preservation. The Guyanese leader is currently in […]
In a significant step towards advancing bilateral relations and easing travel restrictions, the governments of Guyana and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that allows for visa-free travel between the two nations. According to a release by the UAE Mission to the United Nations (UN), the MoU was signed on […]
Residents of Wakenaam, Essequibo Island, Region Three, were informed about the correct process to access public assistance. During a ministerial outreach on Thursday, Minister of Human Services and Social Security, Dr Vindhya Persaud, addressed concerns of residents regarding the procedures for accessing financial assistance. Minister Persaud noted that the number of recipients has significantly […]
Prime Minister, Brigadier (Ret’d) Mark Phillips on Thursday turned the sod for a state-of-the-art solar farm facility in Onderneeming, Region Two. The prospective power station forms part of the government’s aim to move away from the complete reliance on heavy fossil fuel, in keeping with its policy of providing an energy mix. The project, which […]
– Guyanese urged to take advantage of gov’t health initiatives With the cost of screening eliminated through vouchers, Guyanese are urged to take advantage of the cervical cancer and eye testing programmes and prioritise their health. General Secretary of the People’s Progressive Party, Dr Bharrat Jagdeo, delivered the call during his weekly press conference at […]
– Leaders have showcased excellent skills in implementing projects – Jagdeo says Two years after the historic signing of a US$750 million Carbon Credits agreement, there is a success story unfolding in Guyana’s Amerindian villages who are leading their transformation on their own terms. Since the signing of the agreement, facilitated by Guyana’s Low Carbon Development […]
General Secretary of the People’s Progressive Party (PPP), Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo, has dismissed the recently announced oil and gas plan by the PNCR/APNU as lacking in detail and vision. At his weekly news conference held at Freedom House on Thursday, Dr Jagdeo described the plan as light on details and heavy on rhetoric. He said, […]
─ addresses 2,753 cases to date The Ministry of Human Services and Social Security says it has responded to approximately 2,753 reports of child abuse to date and that it continues to remain vigilant in an attempt to ensure that all children can live in a safe and secure environment. Head of the Childcare […]
The Local Content Secretariat, which falls under the purview of the Ministry of Natural Resources, recently published key procurement opportunities for Guyanese which have been advertised by major industry players. This announcement comes as part of the Secretariat’s ongoing efforts to ensure that local businesses and individuals are properly sensitized of opportunities that allow for […]