The government will be injecting some $63 million for the construction of a juvenile justice processing centre. This was announced by Minister of Human Services and Social Security, Dr Vindhya Persaud during the debates on the 2024 budget at the Arthur Chung Conference Centre (ACCC) on Thursday. “Young people may come into conflict with the […]
– blasts opposition’s hypocritical nature While throwing solid support behind the $1.146 trillion budget presented last week in the National Assembly, Government Member of Parliament (MP) Alister Charlie exposed the hypocritical trait of the APNU/AFC opposition who is now ‘pretending to love the Amerindians’. To support his position, MP Charlie highlighted several projects that were […]
As day three of the national budget debates concluded late Wednesday night, emphasis was being placed on advancing the health sector and the country’s overall development. Members of Parliament (MP) Dr Bheri Ramsarran and Dr Jennifer Westford commended the Senior Minister within the Office of the President with responsibility for Finance, Dr Ashni Singh, for […]
Over 800 village-led projects are currently being implemented in over 200 Amerindian, hinterland, rural and riverine communities across Guyana. This is according to the Minister of Amerindian Affairs, Pauline Sukhai. It is being funded through Guyana’s first-ever, historic multi-year carbon credit agreement with Hess Corporation, which will see the oil company purchasing 2.5 million carbon […]
His Excellency President Dr Irfaan Ali will be honoured for his strong and transformational leadership during an Official Visit to Accra, Ghana, this week. The Head of State departed Guyana today and will return to Georgetown on Monday, January 29, 2024. President Ali will be conferred with the prestigious Global Africa Leadership Award for his […]– says gov’t priortises Amerindian development Minister of Amerindian Affairs, Pauline Sukhai passionately defended budget 2024 in the ongoing national budget debates on Wednesday, while blazing the previous APNU+AFC Coalition Government for neglecting the Amerindian Land Titling project, as well as their welfare during its time in office. The National Assembly was reminded that this […]
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) on Wednesday officially launched the Caribbean Agricultural Productivity Improvement Activity (CAPA), a programme that aims at increasing food security efforts, while strengthening the livelihoods of farmers locally. The three-year $5.3 million project will focus on providing support to farmers to increase the production of fruit and vegetables, […]
Standing firm in support of budget 2024 in the National Assembly on Wednesday, Government Member of Parliament, Sanjeev Datadin said the financial plan is being managed on large scale. According to the MP, the budget is made of principles that will greatly contribute to the development of every sector in the country and its people. […]
The government on Wednesday received high commendation from the APNU+AFC Opposition for its overarching plan to put systems in place, which allowed scores of teachers across hinterland regions to be trained. Opposition Member of Parliament, Dawn Hasting-Williams said she is happy to highlight the kind support received from the education ministry following consultation with the […]
Since August 2020, the PPP/C Government has been progressively investing in the sugar industry to revitalise the industry, increasing productivity, and creating employment opportunities. This occurred as a direct result of the sector’s deterioration under the previous government tenure in Office. This was affirmed by Minister of Agriculture, Zulfikar Mustapha during day three of the […]