Twenty-four indigenous youths from Regions One, Nine and Ten have graduated from the Ministry of Amerindian Affairs’ garment construction training programme, marking a pivotal step towards empowering hinterland communities. The three-week training programme is part of the government’s wider Community Service Officers (CSOs) programme and saw 13 participants from Region One, Nine from Region Nine […]
While educators work tirelessly to mould the minds of the nation’s children, many, especially young women, are forced to delay their aspirations to care for their families due to an absence of adequate childcare. According to President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali, this pressing issue has been a recurring theme in recent conversations with teachers. “We […]
The Governor of the State of Roraima, Mr. Antonio Olivério Garcia de Almeida visited Guyana on 4-5 July 2025. The Governor was accompanied by the Secretaries for Investment Attraction, Agriculture, Communication and Military, the Special Envoy of Roraima to Guyana and other officials. During the visit the Governor and his delegation met with His Excellency […]
– Joint working group established to advance agriculture, energy, and infrastructure projects To advance key infrastructural projects such as the Linden-Lethem road, President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali engaged the Governor of the State of Roraima Antonio Olivério Garcia de Almeida on Friday. Governor Almeida travelled to State House in Georgetown to attend the meeting in […]
Advisor to the Office of the President, Kevin Hogan, said the Amaila Falls Hydro Project could still become a major success for Guyana, as it was integrally linked to the country’s sustainable development and future. Hogan said the project is seen as a transformative initiative that could lower energy costs, reduce emissions, and boost business […]
The Ministry of Natural Resources announced on Wednesday that ExxonMobil Guyana Limited (EMGL) has officially relinquished 20 per cent of the Stabroek Block. ‘Relinquishment,’ outlined in the 2016 Production Sharing Agreement (PSA), refers to the giving up of sections of a block by a contractor after a stipulated amount of time has elapsed and no […]
General Secretary of the People’s Progressive Party (PPP) Dr Bharrat Jagdeo on Thursday made it clear that the Government of Guyana decided to contract a United States (US) lobbying firm to advocate on its behalf on Venezuela-related issues. The general secretary explained the reason behind this decision during his weekly press conference on Thursday afternoon. […]
Rubbishing claims that the idea to construct the Ogle-Eccles highway was first birthed between 2015 to 2020 under the then APNU/AFC Administration, General Secretary of the People’s Progressive Party, Dr Bharrat Jagdeo, revealed documents that proved it was conceptualised more than two decades ago. Dr Jagdeo showed the document to the media during his weekly […]Commenting on the separation of Gas-to-energy (GTE) contractors Lindsayca and CH4, General Secretary Dr Bharrat Jagdeo said that the technical consultant has assured the Government of Guyana that this move will ensure the project is delivered within the stipulated timeline. Dr Jagdeo made this point during his weekly press conference at Freedom House on Thursday. […]
President Dr Irfaan Ali on Thursday signed the proclamation to dissolve the Parliament of Guyana, making way for the general and regional elections on September 1, 2025. “Free and fair elections are the lifeblood of a democratic state. The upcoming elections represent our country’s commitment to renewing the democratic covenant between its citizens and government,” […]