President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali on Sunday, joined hundreds of Guyanese for the annual Phagwah (Holi) celebration, ‘Basant Utsav,’ held on the lawns at State House in New Amsterdam, Region Six. In his address, President Ali highlighted the inclusive nature of Holi, also known as ‘the festival of colours,’ and its significance in the Guyanese […]
Expressions of Interest (EIOs) for a model that will help Guyana monetise its gas assets are currently under review by the government through the Ministry of Natural Resources. This is according to the Peoples Progressive Party’s (PPP) General Secretary, Dr Bharrat Jagdeo. Following extensive reviews, the ministry will then recommend a preferred group to the […]
–EU Ambassador During the organisation of the first trade mission, the European Union (EU) Ambassador to Guyana, René vas Nes shared that investors who were interested in capitalising on the many opportunities in Guyana had expressed concerns regarding the safety of the country. In 2023, an array of European companies travelled to Guyana as part […]
Over 800 residents now have first-time access to clean and safe water, following the commissioning of two new wells and water distribution systems in Five Miles and Seven Miles Branch Road in the Moruca sub-district, Region One. Additionally, the water distribution system in Karaburi was upgraded and expanded. The construction of the two wells and […]
The new $33.4 million road which was commissioned in the satellite community of Arrowansa, located in Manawarin, Moruca sub-region, Region One, will significantly decrease travel time as well as unlock new economic opportunities for residents there. Before the thoroughfare was constructed, residents who utilise the waterways for travel took more than two hours to get […]
Head of State of the Republic of Suriname, H.E. Chandrikapersad Santokhi and Head of State of the Cooperative Republic of Guyana, H.E. Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali, met on Saturday 23 March 2024 at Soesdyke, Guyana for follow up discussions regarding the building of a bridge over the Corantijn/Corentyne River.Both Presidents were accompanied by their respective […]
Leonora market vendors will now benefit from a more spacious and enabling business environment, as a new tarmac has been completed to accommodate them. This includes sanitary facilities, upgraded drainage, and a dedicated parking lot for a more positive experience for both vendors and customers. This development stemmed from President, Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali’s […]
The Customs Anti-Narcotics Unit (CANU) and Guyana Police Force (GPF) destroyed a total of three metric tons of marijuana early Saturday morning on Homestretch Avenue, Georgetown. Overseeing the destruction of the narcotics was Minister of Home Affairs, Robeson Benn, who shared that the significant number of drugs have a street value of some $2.5 billion. […]
Within one year, the government plans to integrate artificial intelligence (AI) into all learning platforms, ushering the country’s education sector along a path of technological transformation. President, Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali disclosed this at the launch of the Guyana Coursera platform on Friday, at the National Stadium, Providence. The initiative opens doors for nationwide upskilling, […]
The possession of illicit drugs of any amount remains unlawful. This was asserted by the Minister of Home Affairs, Robeson Benn on Saturday. The minister was at the time addressing conversations surrounding the decriminalisation of narcotics, specifically marijuana. “Our position is that the possession of drugs, marijuana even in small quantities is illegal while we […]