Suriname’s President, Chandrikapersaud Santokhi has called for speedy and meaningful inter-regional agreements to solve trade issues that exist between the Caribbean countries. During an interview with the Department of Public Information (DPI) on the sidelines of the 46th Regular Meeting of the Conference of the Heads of Government of CARICOM, the president said that a […]
Minister of Human Services and Social Security, Dr Vindhya Persaud on Tuesday said significant steps are being taken to modernise pension delivery services, while encouraging senior citizens to utilise the fast and reliable banking payment option available. During the launching ceremony of the online portal for old-age pension and public assistance applications, at the Ramada […]
– Guyana Makes World’s First Paris Agreement Corresponding Adjustment for ART-Issued TREES Carbon Credits The Architecture for REDD+ Transactions (ART) issued 7.14 million 2021 vintage carbon credits to Guyana today as the Government of Guyana simultaneously announced the world’s first Paris Agreement corresponding adjustment, which was authorized and reported to the United Nations Framework Convention […]
Guyana’s growth is creating new and memorable opportunities for citizens, in addition, to the infrastructural expansion gripping the country. This was reiterated by Senior Minister within the Office of the President with responsibility for Finance and Public Service, Dr Ashni Singh, while speaking at the launch of the One Guyana Digital Initiative, at the Arthur […]
President, Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali has hailed Brazilian President, Luiz Inacio Lula Da Silva as a regional leader, recognising his vital role in shaping the Caribbean Community’s (CARICOM) direction. Speaking with international media operatives on Wednesday at the Marriott Hotel, in Kingston, Georgetown, ahead of the Brazil-CARICOM engagement, the Guyanese leader said President Lula has […]
The government, through the Ministry of Housing and Water, plans to injects $2B for a new water treatment at Bath, Region so that residents there and in surrounding communities will have access to improved service and a supply of treated water. This was disclosed by Minister of Housing and Water, Collin Croal during the land […]
Guyana has been receiving solid aid from Canada to further fast-track its rapidly growing economy while at the same time catering to the needs of its people. Just two days ago both countries signed an agreement for a CAN$120 million loan to improve social services in the country. A newly launched One Guyana Digital Initiative […]
─ signalling confidence in govt’s prudent economic management Guyana’s government and private sector will now access additional financing from the United Kingdom (UK) Export Finance (EF) after the Market Risk Appetite (MRA) has surged from 750 million pounds to 2.1 billion pounds. This was announced by UK Minister for the Americas, Caribbean, and Overseas Territories, […]
As Guyana’s President, Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali takes on the chairmanship of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), his government’s result-oriented approach to moving development will push the region’s agenda forward. Several pressing issues, including the CARICOM Single Market and Economy (CSME) and the progress towards implementing the free movement of all Caribbean nationals, climate change, financing, […]Persons eligible for pension and public assistance can now apply for these services from the comfort of their homes, as the Ministry of Human Services and Social Security launched its online application portal on Tuesday. Minister of Human Services, Dr Vindhya Persaud explained that the initiative marks a significant step towards leveraging technology to enhance […]