– on unsubstantiated allegations The government of Guyana reiterated its position that if there is no formal report made to the Guyana Police Force containing allegations against any officer, politician, or government official, an investigation cannot be started – underscoring the unfounded and unsubstantiated nature of the allegations. Minister of Parliamentary Affairs and Governance, Gail […]
Guyana on Monday presented its report to the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR) under the auspices of the United Nations Commission on Human Rights (UNCHR) at its 140th Session, which was held in Geneva, Switzerland. The country was represented by the Minister of Parliamentary Affairs and Governance, Gail Teixeira, who addressed the […]
The government’s commitment to ensuring Guyanese have access to affordable housing was evident once again as four low-income families of Sophia and Cummings Lodge, received the keys to their new homes. The homes were constructed under the government’s Core Homes Initiative executed under the Ministry of Housing and Water- Adequate Housing and Urban Accessibility Programme […]
In a bid to transform the MacKenzie Sports Club ground in Linden, Region Ten into a multi-purpose stadium for football and cricket, International Standard stadium lights were tested on Monday. During the testing trial, Minister of Culture, Youth and Sport, Charles Ramson Jr revealed that the lights can be controlled remotely, maximizing energy efficiency, while […]
Minister of Tourism, Industry, and Commerce, Oneidge Walrond, underscored the Government of Guyana’s commitment to establishing an enabling environment to attract global investments. “We realise as investors you are looking for certainty, you are looking for risk to be reduced to the lowest ever and so, as a government we want to and we will […]
Guyana’s agriculture sector is at the forefront of technological advancement, with drones and data leading the charge towards a more efficient, sustainable, and productive future for rice farming. The Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) has partnered with the Guyana Rice Development Board (GRDB) to implement a pilot project aimed at enhancing rice production through the […]
The Joint Ministerial Committee of Suriname and Guyana met on March 19, 2024 in Paramaribo to further elaborate on the financing modalities for the construction of the Corantijn/Corentyne river bridge. This meeting was held as part of the on-going process to pursue this project initiated by President Chandrikapersad Santokhi and President Irfaan Ali in November […]
Director General of the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), Qu Dongyu underscored the FAO’s commitment to collaborating closely with the Latin America and the Caribbean region to strengthen its agricultural priorities and enhance resilience in the face of the climate crisis. Speaking at the inauguration of FAO’s 38th regional conference for Latin America […]
– as 85 Region Seven residents complete their courses The Ministry of Labour’s Board of Industrial Training (BIT) is making a significant impact on communities, promoting gender equality, and transforming lives. On Monday, 85 residents of Bartica and Kaburi graduated with advanced skills and knowledge through BIT courses, including electrical installation, woodworking, welding and […]
Infrastructural work on the $1.4 billion Port Kaituma stelling is well on its way to being finalised, as some 85 per cent of the project is complete. This will provide citizens across Region One with a safe transit point and enhanced travel experience. It will also ease the transportation burden and ensure the prompt delivery […]