The government is actively exploring proposals from foreign investors to operate on the main gold mining pit of the former Troy Resources mine. Minister of Natural Resources, Vickram Bharrat, provided the update on Tuesday following an engagement with goldsmiths and jewellers at Duke Lodge in Kingston, Georgetown. In December last year, President, Dr Mohamed Irfaan […]
The Ministry of Education is pleased to announce that there will be a resumption of duties by teachers across the country. This development comes after successful conciliation efforts facilitated by the Ministry of Labour, following a formal request for intervention by the Ministry of Education. The Ministry of Education had written to the Ministry of […]
With a concerted focus on boosting productivity and diversifying crops, the government initiatives are geared towards strengthening the agricultural sector, positioning it as a critical driver of national growth. During a press conference on Thursday, President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali highlighted these achievements and underscored the administration’s vision to position Guyana as a global leader […]
The Guyanese community in Canada has fostered a strong partnership between the two countries, enhancing mutual respect and cooperation. As a result of these significant ties, the countries continue to work together to achieve common goals of peace and unity amongst their citizens, creating strategic measures to better their lives. Prime Minister Brigadier (Ret’d) Mark […]
As president of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) for the month of June, the Republic of Korea convened a High- Level Open Debate on the “Maintenance of peace and security: addressing evolving threats in cyberspace” on Thursday, 20 June 2024. At the Open Debate, Security Council members discussed the expanding threats of cyberattacks to […]
The government has announced an ambitious plan to construct some 500 low-income houses for vulnerable families along the Soesdyke-Linden Highway ─ a new era of housing development where people can live and earn an income. During a media conference at State House in Georgetown on Tuesday, President, Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali made it clear that […]
President, Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali on Thursday outlined several elements of the government’s transformational plan for the cultivation of a modern, competitive economy. The president was at the time speaking at a press engagement at State House. The president said that a key facet of this commitment is the stability of the financial system, […]
– Taskforce established to strengthen ‘rigid’ system The government is taking steps to gather data on gold exports to verify whether the information provided by exporters aligns with the declarations made within the country. This initiative is part of the government’s comprehensive strategy to combat gold smuggling and regulate exportation effectively. President Dr Mohamed Irfaan […]
– as Senior Finance Minister attends CDB annual meeting in Ottawa, Canada Senior Minister in the Office of the President with Responsibility for Finance and the Public Service, Dr. Ashni Singh is in attendance at the Fifty-Fourth Annual Meeting of the Board of Governors of the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) which commenced on Monday. The […]
As a direct result of the government’s rigorous policies and legislation since 2020, Guyana has made notable strides within the Anti-Money Laundering, Countering the Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) Regime. President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali, during a press conference at State House on Thursday, said that Guyana’s latest evaluation outlined that the country’s assessment of […]