President, Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali has pointed to the opposition’s abysmal track record in governance, which saw significant declines in a number of sectors and industries across Guyana. This analysis comes on the heels of the government’s transformational $1.146 trillion 2024 budget, which has been heavily criticized by the opposition. Speaking during a live broadcast […]
-Vows to implement, integrate recommendations The report of the Presidential Commission of Inquiry (COI) into the devastating Mahdia Secondary female dormitory was received by President, Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali from Major General (retired) Joseph Singh- the COI’s Chairman on Friday. During his report presentation, Major General (Ret’d) Singh outlined several recommendations that may be useful […]
The Ministry of Labour’s Board of Industrial Training (BIT) on Friday officially launched its first batch of programmes for the year 2024, at the Guyana Industrial Training Centre, Woolford Avenue, Georgetown. Over 40 persons have registered for the courses including heavy-duty equipment operation, electrical installation, welding and fabrication, and plumbing. A resident of Kitty, Jonathan […]
As Guyana’s tourism sector continues to expand more businesses and guides are getting licensed to benefit from the many opportunities that are being presented within the sector. The Guyana Tourism Authority (GTA) on Friday hosted the first tourism business licensing clinic for 2024, at the Arthur Chung Conference Centre (ACCC). Some of the tourism stakeholders […]
As part of the government’s efforts to combat gender-based violence, a new Hope and Justice Centre was on Friday commissioned at Lusignan along the East Coast Demerara. The centre was built through a collaborative effort between the Ministries of Legal Affairs and Human Services and falls under the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB)-funded Support for the […]
The government is currently engaged with world-renowned American aerospace manufacturer, Bell Flight to acquire four small helicopters that will be for the Guyana Defense Force (GDF) as well as the Guyana Police Force (GPF). Vice President, Dr Bharrat Jagdeo said this will enhance the assets and protection capabilities of the defence force and aid the […]
A whopping $72.3 billion has been set aside for the maintenance and advancement of drainage and irrigation (D&I) expansion this year, as the government continues to construct climate-resilient infrastructure countrywide. The administration plans to replicate the Hope Canal in other regions due to the tremendous success of the drainage system, as it relates to flood […]
-$2.6B budgeted for other crops The government has allocated $78 million in 2024 to bolster the production of coconuts, emphasising its rigorous effort to accelerate growth in this sub-sector. Guyana has advanced the growth of the coconut sector, bringing 31,500 acres under cultivation from 2020. Ten more coconut nurseries have also been developed nationwide to […]
– cannabis accounts for 94 per cent of narcotics seized Despite several obstacles faced by the Customs Anti-Narcotic Unit (CANU) last year in its fight against illegal drugs, the unit cleared approximately 1363.28 kilograms of narcotics consisting of cannabis, cocaine, ecstasy, and hashish totalling $461.5 million. Cannabis was the most confiscated drug, accounting for 94 […]
Guyana’s solid waste management is expected to be boosted with some $2.6 billion set aside in the National Budget to advance works this year. This move comes as the government recognises the challenges faced in the solid waste sector nationwide. Since 2020 the administration has invested significantly in solid waste management. “In 2024, $2.6 […]