Criticising what he described as a historical trap focused on corruption narratives in developing countries, President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali has is urging the regional media to shift its focus towards celebrating successful governance models in the region. Speaking during an interview on Trinidad and Tobago’s CNC3 Morning Brew, hosted by Hema Ramkissoon on Monday, […]
The General Secretariat of the Organization of American States (OAS) and the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) have condemned the Venezuelan government’s approval of the “Law for the Defense of Essequibo,” which attempts to annex more than two-thirds of Guyana’s territory and make it part of Venezuela. In a press release issued on Monday, the OAS secretariat […]
Approximately 1,000 men are slated to benefit from the highly anticipated expansion of the Women Innovation and Investment Network (WIIN) training programme. The initiative is set to be unveiled during a sexual assault awareness campaign to be held this month. “It will be the time when we launch our special WIIN component targeting men. Opening […]
In an effort to ensure hinterland communities have access to potable water, various initiatives are underway, including the drilling of additional wells and expansion of water distribution networks. Since assuming office, the government has allocated a total of $3.4 billion towards enhancing treated water coverage in Regions One, Seven, Eight, and Nine. Over the past […]
Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs, Mohabir Anil Nandlall, SC, has refuted claims suggesting that he ‘secretly’ filed the appeal to the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) seeking to overturn the local Court of Appeal’s ruling on the case involving the unlimited parent guarantee. During an interview with the Department of Public Information (DPI) […]
Citizens are being urged to exercise greater caution while transporting petroleum products across the country. The appeal comes in light of the concerning trend of improper transportation of hazardous liquids, which pose significant risks to public health and the environment. Reports indicate that many carriers are transporting these substances atop their vehicles, including vans, minibuses, […]
As part of its initial development phase, construction is underway for the first 100 young professional homes at Silica City along the Soesdyke-Linden Highway. These homes are designed in four different styles and will consist of two flat units priced at over $25 million. The other two elevated units valued at $33.9 million and $34.4 […]
The company responsible for the tug and barge (OME Tone One), which drifted into four buoys and two pontoons at spans 12 and 13 of the Demerara Harbour Bridge (DHB) will bear the repair costs. This was according to Minister of Public Works, Bishop Juan Edghill on Sunday evening, during an assessment of the accident, […]
The Ministry of Health is currently developing a comprehensive plan to eradicate cervical cancer among females, recognising it as one of the most prevalent diseases affecting over half of the female population and causing significant harm to the reproductive system. To advance this initiative, the ministry hosted a Continuing Medical Education (CME) session on Sunday, […]
– as Ramadan Village raises $72.5 million to support Palestine President, Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali has once again sternly called for a ceasefire in Gaza, stressing that violence and genocide have no place in a modern society. The head of state made these remarks Saturday evening, as he addressed those gathered at the Muslim Youth […]