President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali, championing a robust Caribbean identity, has urged the region to actively embrace and value its unique culture and abundance of resources. He delivered this call to action after receiving the prestigious Legacy Award Class of 2024 at the American Foundation for the University of the West Indies’ 27th Annual Awards […]
Some 30,000 Guyanese have benefitted over the past three years from free, quality education through the Guyana Online Academy of Learning (GOAL) programme. This was disclosed by President, Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali, as he addressed those gathered for the American Foundation for the University of the West Indies’ 27th Annual Awards Gala in New York […]
General Secretary of the People’s Progressive Party (PPP), Dr Bharrat Jagdeo has affirmed that central government is allocating significant funds to support the development of Georgetown, even though many of these projects fall under the purview of the Mayor and City Council (M&CC). Dr Jagdeo said this during his weekly press conference at Freedom House […]
The Peoples Progressive Party/Civic Administration since 2020, has acted transparently and in keeping with the Procurement Act of 2003 when awarding multi-million dollar contracts to companies executing major projects for the government. The Procurement Act is the legislative framework that established the rights, obligations and responsibilities of all parties in the procurement procedures. It sets […]
The law, and indeed industrial relations in Guyana, in both the public and private sector, have been turned upside by a decision of High Court Judge Sandil Kissoon today in the GTU case. This ruling is reminiscent of the decision that thirty-three (33) is not a majority of sixty-five (65). No doubt, like that decision, […]
Efforts to clear the rubble and debris from the collapsed Stabroek Market Wharf are swiftly underway, with approximately 85 per cent of the clearing works already completed. This significant progress marks a crucial step towards restoring normalcy following the unfortunate incident. According to Deputy City Engineer (ag), Rasheed Kellman, during an interview on Friday, the […]
The government will be moving to the Court of Appeal seeking to overturn the ruling handed down by Justice Sandil Kissoon at the Supreme Court on Friday concerning the strike action organised by the Guyana Teachers Union (GTU). This was revealed by the Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs, Anil Nandlall, SC during an […]
The Protected Areas Commission (PAC) has revealed a new zone plan for the enhancement of the National Park, which will see the introduction of 27 appointed areas. During the launch ceremony and consultation at the National Park, Georgetown, on Friday, Foreign Secretary, Robert Persaud said the zoning plan aims to ensure the country’s green space […]
The quality of medical imaging will significantly improve for residents of Regions Three, Four, and Five, with the Ministry of Health deploying ultrasound and digital X-ray machines valuing $49.2 million. At a simple ceremony held at the ministry’s headquarters in Brickdam, Georgetown, Minister Dr Frank Anthony formally handed over the equipment to Regional Health Officers […]
With the aim of ensuring continued advancements in agricultural education and research, a consultation was held on Friday between stakeholders and the Guyana School of Agriculture (GSA). During the consultation at the Essequibo Campus in Region Two, GSA’s Director of Academic Affairs, Oscar Glasgow highlighted the institution’s role in influencing the agricultural landscape of the […]