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‘Education fosters skilled workforce, enhances democratic values’– Min. Manickchand

Minister of Education Priya Manickchand has emphasised that in a developing nation like Guyana, education plays a vital role in providing people with the knowledge, skills, and critical thinking abilities needed for economic growth and development. She said that education fosters a skilled workforce, promotes social cohesion and enhances democratic values. She was at the […]

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$90.8 million spent on scholarships for five ministers under previous administration – Min. Hamilton

– But denied 610 Guyanese as he underlines positive impact of GOAL scholarship, BIT training The National Assembly heard on Monday morning that a total of $90.8 million was expended on five ministers of the previous administration for personal scholarships while they denied over 600 Guyanese who could have been beneficiaries of government scholarships. This […]

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Budget 2024 is balanced, shows prudent financial management – Min Persaud

The government is pursuing a path of prosperity and unprecedented development while making constant improvements in the standard of living of its people. This is according to the Minister within the Ministry of Local Government and Regional Development Anand Persaud as he robustly defended budget 2024 on Monday, stating it is a well-balanced budget. Minister […]

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Budget 2024 appeals to everyone, outlines vision for development – Min. Indar

Budget 2024 appeals to all Guyanese through its measures and policies while outlining the vision for Guyana’s forward movement and economic growth.   This was the position of the Minister within the Ministry of Public Works Deodat Indar as he passionately defended the transformative budget during Day One of the budget debate in the National […]

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Condition of Sea Defences along No.63 Beach, Corentyne, Berbice

Clarification of Condition of No.59-61 Villages Sea Defences The Ministry of Public Works has noted that concerns regarding the condition sea defence structures between no.59 and No. 61 Villages along the Corentyne shoreline have been published in recent media articles and circulated on social media platforms. It has been reported that a section of rock […]

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New mobile app to improve Ministry of Labour service delivery

The Ministry of Labour is taking a step towards improving service delivery with the implementation of the Digital Complaint and Inspection Management System (DCIMS), and its user-friendly mobile application. This technological measure will enhance the quality, efficiency, and effectiveness of the ministry, by revolutionising the present system of filing labour complaints. This was announced by […]

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Budget 2024 will continue to deliver greater prosperity, enhance livelihoods – President Ali

President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali on Sunday afternoon passionately defended the government’s $1.146 trillion budget, which he said outlines a comprehensive plan for improving livelihoods. During a live broadcast, he addressed several criticisms of the budget, saying that many political operatives have sought to mislead the public with these murmurs. “They try hard every single […]

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Prime Minister Phillips Calls for Global Solidarity at G77 and China Summit

Prime Minister, Brigadier (Ret’d), the Honourable Mark Phillips, emphasized the need for global solidarity and united action to address the interconnected socio-economic, environmental, and governance challenges that threaten sustainable development of the Global South. Prime Minister Mark Phillips delivered these remarks at the Third South Summit of Head of States and Government of the Group […]

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