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Revised laws of Guyana to be completed by first quarter of 2024 – AG Nandlall

The Laws of Guyana will soon be seamlessly consolidated and updated to reflect an evolving legislative framework, as the revision process is nearing completion. This was the update provided by Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs, Anil Nandlall, at a year-end press conference on Monday. AG Nandlall said that due to the volume of […]

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All manifesto promises to Amerindians achieved to date – Min Sukhai

The government has achieved all promises that were listed under the PPPC manifesto under the Ministry of Amerindian Affairs within the last three years. This is according to the Minister of Amerindian Affairs, Pauline Sukhai who was at the time speaking at the ministry’s end-of-year press conference on Tuesday at its office on Thomas Street. […]

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Negotiations ongoing to recover monies owed from Panama rice deal

Negotiations are ongoing in the case between the Government of Panama and the Guyana Rice Development Board, as the government works to recover the approximately US$7 million owed to Guyanese millers. Under the previous APNU+AFC government, large quantities of rice were purchased from local farmers and sold to the Panamanian government on credit. However, the […]

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Over 1,000 welders, fabricators needed in Oil & Gas sector – Min. Edghill

Within the next three years, more than 1,000 certified welders and fabricators are needed to meet the demand in the oil and gas sector. This is according to Minister of Public Works, Bishop Juan Edghill. Edghill was at the time giving the keynote address at the opening ceremony of local welding and fabrication company, Morgan’s […]

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63 women receive gas stoves, sewing machines to start up business

Sixty-three women are now in the position to become entrepreneurs or perfect their craft with support from the Ministry of Human Services and Social Security. The women received sewing machines, gas stoves, and accredited certificates for their participation in the ministry’s – Women Innovation and Investment Network (WIIN) culinary and garment construction courses on Monday. […]

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5500 Women trained through WIIN Programme

Women across Guyana are being trained to lead financially independent and empowered lives through the Ministry of Human Services and Social Security’s transformational WOMEN’s Innovation and Investment Network (WIIN) programme. The ministry has trained about 5500 women in various programmes including Child Care, Care for the Elderly, Graphic Design, Patient Care, Garment Construction, Television and […]

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Sod turned for new US$28M Brickdam Police Station

The Brickdam Police Station ‘A’ Division Headquarters will be housed in a US$28 million modern 12-story building, replacing the previous wooden complex destroyed by fire on October 2, 2021. The state-of-the-art edifice will comprise key departments, such as traffic, finance, and the impact base, and will include glass, concrete, and advanced safety features. During his […]

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Billions injected to advance agri. sectors in Regions Six, Ten – President Ali

The government has invested billions of dollars to execute various agricultural projects in Regions Six and Ten.   Through the execution of these projects, Guyana has witnessed a significant increase in its drive towards achieving self-sufficiency. This is according to President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali who reminded scores of residents in Region 10 last Friday […]

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President Ali announces plans to partner with investors to lower Berbice Bridge tolls

President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali has announced his government is actively developing a plan to partner with investors in the Berbice Bridge Company Inc (BBCI) to lower tolls for crossing the bridge. The announcement was made during President Ali’s address at the sod-turning ceremony for the new US$161 million modern hospital in New Amsterdam, Region […]

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Kitty residents to benefit from training, employment opportunities

The residents of Kitty, Georgetown will soon be exposed to a plethora of training and employment opportunities after a fruitful engagement with four government ministers on Monday at the intersection of Alexander and William Streets. The ministers included Minister of Labour, Joseph Hamilton, Minister of Culture, Youth, and Sport, Charles Ramson Jr, Minister within the […]

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