Guyana is gearing up to host the Caribbean Investment Forum from July 10 to 12 this year, a key event for business collaboration and development. The forum which will be held at the Arthur Chung Conference Centre (ACCC), will focus on sustainable agriculture, green economy transition and digitalisation of business. Chief Investment Officer and Head […]
The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) has underscored its commitment to a transitional governance arrangement that paves the way for a peaceful transition of power, continuity of governance, an action plan for near-term security, and free and fair elections. On Monday, CARICOM engaged Haitian stakeholders as well as international development partners including Brazil, Canada, France, Mexico, the […]
Chairman of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali and seven Caribbean leaders, international partners and representatives from the United Nations met in Kingston Jamaica Monday, to discuss the spiralling crisis in Port-au-Prince, the capital city of Haiti. President Ali held a press briefing at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in New Kingston, in […]
Dochfour residents were guaranteed on Monday that the damages inflicted on their property as a result of the ongoing East Coast Public Road widening and improvement project will be addressed. Minister of Public Works, Bishop Juan Edghill made the commitment while facilitating a community consultation with the affected citizens. During the engagement, the minister instructed […]
– as Guyana’s inaugural National Ramadan Village launched As Muslims celebrate Ramadan in Guyana and around the world, Vice President Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo emphasised that we should recognise and count our blessings that we live in a nation where people of different cultural, religious, and ethnic backgrounds can coexist and prosper together. He made […]
Children of Onderneeming and surrounding areas in Region Two will have access to a secure and conducive learning environment with the construction of a new $130M primary school. The contract for the project was signed last Wednesday between the Basic Needs Trust Fund (BNTF) and Builders Hardware, General Supplies, and Construction. The BNTF falls under […]
Deputy Commissioner ‘Administrative’ Calvin Brutus has praised the remarkable progress achieved by female law enforcement officers during the opening ceremony of the Women in Law Enforcement Summit held at the Officers’ Training Centre, Camp Street Georgetown. The summit, a collaboration between the Guyana Police Force, Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI), and the Women’s […]
Guyana’s justice sector is undergoing significant transformation with the introduction of alternative dispute resolution methods and streamlined plea bargaining, aiming for greater efficiency and adaptability. Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs, Mohabir Anil Nandlall, SC, on Monday said several new pieces of legislation have been presented in the National Assembly to achieve this. Speaking […]
A Month of Solidarity As-salamu alaykum, I extend best wishes to all of Guyana, particularly our Muslim brothers and sisters, as we embark on the Holy Month of Ramadan. Ramadan holds a profound significance in the Islamic faith. It is a month of reflection, prayer, and self-discipline. During this holy month, Muslims engage in fasting, […]
The Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport is thrilled to announce the winners of the Mashramani 2024 Costume and Float Parade Competition, which showcased the rich cultural tapestry of Guyana. The judges panel composed of esteemed judges who had a challenging task of choosing amongst some 25 bands. The winners of the Mashramani 2024 Costume […]