-with the opening of six new hotels For many Guyanese, the promise of stable jobs and a better future is becoming a reality as approximately 4,000 new jobs will be available with the launch of several high-end and local hotels in the coming year, Vice President Dr Bharrat Jagdeo has said. Dr Jagdeo, who also […]
For more than a decade, the East Bank Demerara corridor has served as a critical artery in Guyana’s transport network and a symbol of daily frustration for thousands of commuters. With traffic congestion worsening as the number of vehicles surges past 30,000 each day, the government recognised the need for a durable solution. And now, […]
–VP Jagdeo Vice President and General Secretary of the People’s Progressive Party (PPP), Dr Bharrat Jagdeo, has confirmed that public servants are likely to receive their eight per cent retroactive salary increase before September. Last year, the government and the Guyana Public Service Union (GPSU) signed a two-year agreement that saw 69,000 public servants, including […]
The government of Guyana raised a voice not often heard loudly enough in international diplomacy, that of children caught in armed conflict. Chairing the United Nations Security Council’s annual Open Debate on Children and Armed Conflict, Guyana, through the Minister of Human Services and Social Security Dr Vindhya Persaud, issued an urgent appeal for the […]
–AI to individualise learning for children -government to lift financial burdens off parents through transportation support Vice President Dr Bharrat Jagdeo has said plans are already in place to transform how education is delivered if the People’s Progressive Party (PPP) is elected to serve for a second term. The vice president made these statements on […]
— Government continues to invest in initiatives to expand access to reliable, sustainable energy To accelerate the transition to renewable energy and achieve Guyana’s low-carbon development goals, the Government of Guyana continues to invest in several initiatives. These national efforts aim to diversify the energy sector while expanding access to affordable, reliable, and sustainable energy […]
A new era of public service delivery is on the horizon. President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali has unveiled plans for ‘AskGov‘, an AI-powered chatbot designed to answer citizens’ government-related questions and help them access services, anytime and anywhere. Speaking during a live address on his Facebook page early Wednesday, the President described AskGov as a […]
Canada’s “generous and enduring” contributions to Guyana’s development in healthcare, education, governance, and support for indigenous communities were welcomed by President Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali at the 158th anniversary celebrations of the Canadian Confederation. In his address, President Ali urged Canadian businesses to explore further investment opportunities, highlighting the extension of the Caribbean-Canada Trade Agreement […]
President Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali, on Tuesday evening, acknowledged the longstanding ties between Guyana and Canada, expressing gratitude to the Canadian government for its consistent support and solidarity with Guyana in the face of heightened aggression from Venezuela. The head of state spoke about this partnership during the Canada Confederation’s 158th anniversary celebrations, held at […]
This year’s National Grade Six Assessment (NGSA) saw Guyana achieving exceptional achievement and results in the four subject areas, marking what is described as a major milestone for the country’s education sector in the past five years. In 2024, the overall pass rate was 49 per cent; this year it skyrocketed to an overwhelming 63 […]