General Secretary of the People’s Progressive Party (PPP), Dr Bharrat Jagdeo has sharply criticised the PNCR-led APNU+AFC Coalition for what he describes as unrealistic claims about managing Guyana’s economy without inflation or rising living costs. Speaking at a press conference at Freedom House on Robb Street, Georgetown, Dr Jagdeo dismissed the Coalition’s assertions as delusions. […]
Guyana is making significant strides in healthcare with the introduction of the Bachelor of Science Degree in Respiratory Care, now part of the University of Guyana (UG) curriculum. This makes Guyana the first country in the Caribbean region to have conceptualised such an initiative in its healthcare education system. It was developed within a record […]In an unwavering stance against corruption, the General Secretary of the People’s Progressive Party (PPP), Dr Bharrat Jagdeo reiterated his commitment to upholding strict procurement laws. Addressing the media at Freedom House, Robb Street, Georgetown during a press conference on Thursday, Dr Jagdeo emphasised the importance of adherence to the Procurement Act and the necessity […]
President, Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali on Wednesday announced plans to enhance the working conditions for some 500 fisherfolk at Mon Repos, along the East Coast Demerara (ECD). The head of state met with the fishermen and women in the community, where a number of crucial issues were addressed. A construction project for an access road […]
Guyana’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ambassador Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett has emphasised the need for the UN Summit of the Futureto accelerate the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), unlocking finance for climate action and development. Ambassador Rodrigues-Birkett believes this will drive real reform on the international financial architecture and the UN Security Council […]
Pursuant to the Natural Resource Fund (NRF) Act 2021, as amended by the Fiscal Enactments (Amendment) Act 2024, Parliamentary approval has been granted for US$1,586,150,331 (equivalent to G$329,885,563,088) to be withdrawn from the NRF in 2024. In accordance with this approval, the Government of Guyana has made its third transfer for 2024, totalling US$300 million […]
─ as THAG pushes its ‘adopt a school’ agenda School-aged children could benefit from increased interest in tourism and enhanced career opportunities, as the Tourism and Hospitality Association of Guyana (THAG) plans to work closely with them to bridge the skills gap in the sector. THAG’s President, Dee George told the Department of Public Information […]
The 38th Caribbean Association of Law Libraries (CARALL) Conference convened Wednesday morning in Guyana after 36 years, focusing on issues that lead to innovation, capacity building, collaboration, and research to serve the modern legal environment excellently. Recognising research as a main tenet of the legal profession, the conference brings together information professionals, and delegates from […]
Repair works have commenced on the Noitgedacht main access road in Region Ten, addressing the significant deterioration that has plagued the community, leading to numerous issues, including trucks toppling over. During a recent visit to the area, Minister of Public Works, Bishop Juan Edghill, highlighted the dire situation. He noted that trucks, unable to use […]
─ 26 small contractors to benefit An additional sum of $1.3 billion has been allocated to upgrade key thoroughfares across the mining town of Linden, Region Ten, through the Ministry of Public Works. Twenty-six local contractors have been engaged to execute the works promptly. Minister of Public Works, Bishop Juan Edghill, stated that while these […]