The Ministry of Agriculture has taken note of a recent post on the Facebook page of a known APNU activist, Mark Benschop, which has made unsubstantiated claims targeting the Ministry’s Head Office, including the Honorable Minister of Agriculture and other staff members. We categorically state that the Ministry and its Head Office are not involved […]
Honourable Oneidge Walrond, M.P., Minister of Tourism, Industry and Commerce, this morning, met with International Trade Centre (ITC) Executive Director- Ms Pamela Coke-Hamilton. During the meeting, the ITC Executive Director spoke about the role of ITC in earlier projects in Guyana related to the production of coconuts and cassava processing. While the initiative is attributed […]
Acknowledging the devastating effects of climate change and the urgent need for coordinated meaningful action, President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali has stated that developing nations can play a crucial role in crafting and implementing sustainable solutions to tackle the global climate crisis. The president was at the time addressing a high-level discussion on ‘Restoring Ambition […]
Minister within the Office of the Prime Minister with Responsibility for Public Affairs and Information, Kwame McCoy has condemned Stabroek News Publication for its overbearing attempts at spreading misinformation. In a statement issued on Monday, the public affairs minister outlined that there seems to be an inherent attempt at insinuating limitations to exercising a right […]
The Ministry of Education launched the Mathematics Intervention Initiative, targeting 50 schools nationwide that aims to enhance the performance of teachers and students in Mathematics, through the introduction of Math Monitors. Minister of Education Priya Manickchand highlighted that while Mathematics presents challenges across the Caribbean, her ministry is dedicated to implementing programmes designed to improve […]
The government is committed to prioritising, promoting, and protecting mental health, with a focus on preventing mental disorders and ensuring that mental health services are accessible to all. Addressing the prevalent stigma surrounding mental health, Minister of Health, Dr Frank Anthony emphasised the importance of mental well-being. “Mental health is integral to our well-being, yet […]
In four years, the Amerindian Village of Quiko in Region Nine (Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo) witnessed a significant transformation in the delivery of essential services, thanks to investments made by the government. This was highlighted by the village’s Senior Councillor, Ronald Ignatius during a recent interview with the Department of Public Information (DPI). According to Ignatius, […]
Private sector investment and participation are critical to advancing climate resilience initiatives. This is according to Foreign Secretary Robert Persaud, who was speaking at a private sector roundtable discussion on Tuesday, where he emphasised the vital role, the private sector must play in addressing climate challenges. The discussion offered a prime opportunity for the Guyanese […]
Twenty-five senior managers from Human Resources and other departments within the private sector have completed a gender mainstreaming training, organised by the Ministry of Human Services and Social Security’s Gender Affairs Bureau (GAB). The recently held three-day workshop equipped participants with tools and strategies to create more inclusive workplaces and address gender inequality and social […]
