General Secretary of the People’s Progressive Party (PPP), Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo, has urged Guyanese to take full advantage of the various training programs offered by the Government of Guyana during a news conference held at Freedom House, Robb Street, Georgetown, He highlighted the extensive opportunities available to citizens through initiatives such as the Guyana Online […]
With plans have already been announced to write off about $18 billion in debt, over the past 20 years, which is owed by students, up to $5 billion in total is expected to be written off by the end of the year. General Secretary of the People’s Progressive Party (PPP), Dr Bharrat Jagdeo, assured that […]
Twenty residents from Massara and Toka Villages in Region Nine are now trained in general building construction, and welding and fabrication, through the Board of Industrial Training (BIT). The initiative aligns with the government’s goal to provide training opportunities to Guyanese, enabling them to enter the workforce or establish businesses after completing the programmes. Speaking […]
In an immediate and coordinated effort, the Government of Guyana on Wednesday dispatched food, essential supplies, and emergency aid to Linden in response to the severe impact of a storm that tore the roofs off several homes across Region 10 (Upper Demerara-Berbice). The storm which erupted on Tuesday evening left dozens of families in Wismar […]
The remaining allottees allocated lands at the Burma and Shieldstown Housing Schemes in Region Five will soon have the opportunity to identify their house lots, enabling them to begin construction on their homes. This was announced by the Minister within the Ministry of Housing and Water, Susan Rodrigues, during an assessment of ongoing works in […]
– Inaugural summit slated for next year President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali has announced the launch of the Global Biodiversity Alliance, an initiative aimed at uniting biodiversity-rich countries to create scalable models for environmental protection. Speaking today at the 79th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York, President Ali highlighted the alliance’s […]
– More women encouraged to take advantage gov’t initiatives The Women Innovation and Investment Network (WIIN) programme, under the auspices of the Ministry of Human Services and Social Security, has empowered 12,000 women since its establishment. This announcement was made by Minister of Human Services and Social Security, Dr Vindhya Persaud, on Tuesday. The minister […]
The Guyana Water Incorporated (GWI) on Wednesday presented bursary awards totalling $1.4 million to 32 children who excelled in this year’s National Grade Six Assessment (NGSA). Several top performers also received additional prizes during the ceremony. The recipients are the children of the company’s employees. The award ceremony, held at the GWI’s head office on […]
– Reaffirms Guyana’s strong commitment to environmental preservation As Guyana rapidly develops its oil and gas resources, President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali has emphasised his nation’s commitment to a balanced developmental approach anchored by its comprehensive Low Carbon Development Strategy (LCDS) 2030. Guyana’s president says his country’s story should not only be about oil and gas […]
Multilateralism is at a Crossroads Madam President, Excellencies If it is, we all agree on ending wars; If it is, we all agree that the Security Council requires reform; If it is, we all agree that the international financial system is unfair and unjust to the developing world, and If it is we all believe […]