Over 4,000 acres of soybeans, with an average yield of 1.2 tonnes per acre, are currently being harvested at Tacama Gold Inc. in the Berbice River for the first crop this year. President, Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali posted the update to his Facebook page on Monday, where he shared footage of the ongoing harvest. In […]
During the meeting, Minister Walrond reaffirmed Guyana’s commitment to the principles of the multilateral trading system, emphasizing that Guyana takes its role as the CARICOM Ministerial Spokesperson on WTO matters very seriously. She expressed the government’s continued support for ongoing negotiations and stressed the importance of maintaining an equitable and transparent trading system. Minister Walrond […]
The Ministry of Human Services and Social Security through the Childcare Protection Agency (CPA) was informed of a social media post about an eleven-year-old being circulated. The Ministry through the Childcare and Protection Agency would like to inform the public that the situation was investigated thoroughly and intervention done months before. The matter was reported […]
The government has implemented a ban on trucks parking in Ruimveldt reserves, following the removal of 11 sand trucks parked illegally at the Industrial Estate, in the vicinity of DSL Cash and Carry, East Bank Demerara. These trucks had been illegally using the state reserve as a base for their operations, disrupting the business activities […]
– Heritage Games kicks off; 735 athletes to compete A significant investment of over $570 million has been made by the government to develop sports in the hinterland, said Minister of Culture, Youth and Sport, Charles Ramson Jr. The investment was announced during the opening of the Annual Amerindian Heritage Games 2024 on Wednesday evening, […]
A whopping $100 million has been earmarked to upgrade several internal roads from laterite to concrete at Campbelltown, Region Eight. The transformative project fulfills a commitment made by Vice President, Dr Bharrat Jagdeo during a recent visit. Minister of Public Works, Bishop Juan Edghill met with community members on Wednesday and made it clear that […]
Amerindian villages in Upper Demerara-Berbice (Region 10) have embarked on a path of transformation, owing to the government’s developmental initiatives and the landmark Carbon Credit Funds. Toshaos from Malali, Wiruni, and Hururu, recently shared their perspectives with the Department of Public Information (DPI), highlighting the positive impact these efforts have had on their communities. In […]
-Refutes Dr Ramcharan’s autocracy claims Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs, Mohabir Anil Nandlall, SC, has defended Guyana’s constitution as a robust democratic instrument in response to Dr Bertrand Ramcharan’s claims of ‘autocratic’ behaviour. In Tuesday’s weekly programme ‘Issues in the News’, Minister Nandlall asserted that Guyana has the constitutional architecture in place that […]
Minister of Amerindian Affairs, Pauline Sukhai has stated that the PPP/C Government has built upon the foundation laid by Arawakan politician, Mr Stephen Campbell. Campbell, a well-known political activist, is recognised as the first Amerindian Member of Parliament in Guyana’s National Assembly. Speaking at an annual event to celebrate the life and work of Campbell […]
The government is bolstering its suicide prevention efforts through the implementation of the National Mental Health and Suicide Plan 2024-2030. Minister of Health, Dr Frank Anthony has emphasised the importance of providing citizens with inclusive and improved health services, highlighting the government’s commitment to a human rights-based approach to mental health. “This approach ensures that […]