─ as two-day Anti-Corruption and Human Rights Expo opens at ACCC Guyana is committed to strengthening its anti-corruption framework and welcomes international scrutiny to ensure transparency and accountability in governance. This was the key message delivered by Minister of Parliamentary Affairs and Governance, Gail Teixeira, during the opening ceremony of the Anti-Corruption and Human Rights […]
The 28th Conference of Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP28) in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, provided a solid opportunity for the government to build awareness among the international community of Guyana’s position in the ongoing border controversy with Venezuela. Speaking at a press conference at the Office of the President on […]
Some 54,000 public servants, teachers, members of the disciplined services, constitutional office holders, as well as government pensioners are set to benefit from a 6.5 per cent across-the-board retroactive salary increase, thereby putting $7.5 billion in disposable income into the economy. Additionally, 12,000 members of the disciplined services will receive a one-month tax-free bonus which […]
Pensioners living in various communities across Region Three have expressed gratitude to the government as they received their one-off cash grant on Friday. Pensioners will benefit from a financial initiative that will see each recipient receiving $25,000. This injection of much-needed disposable income will empower thousands of senior folks. The Department of Public Information (DPI) […]
Owner of the New Hayven Merchant Bank, Floyd Haynes has emphasised that Guyana’s investment climate is favourable making it the one of the most sought-after investment destination in the world. Against this backdrop, Haynes told the Department of Public Information (DPI)during an interview on Thursday that this is the opportune time for stakeholders to invest […]
With the many investments that the government has been putting into the country’s healthcare system, Guyanese are assured that the sector is well-equipped to diagnose and treat any stage of prostate cancer. The type of cancer which only affects men, especially those 40 years and older consists of five stages with each stage requiring special […]
The Guyana Civil Aviation Authority is saddened by the sudden death of Brigadier (ret’d) Gary Beaton, Colonel Michael Shahoud, Lieutenant Colonel Mike Charles, Lieutenant Colonel Sean Welcome, and Staff Sargeant Jason Khan who tragically lost their lives while conducting an important military operation of national interest. The GCAA extends sincere condolences to the families and […]
The Ministry of Public Works is saddened by the sudden death of Brigadier (ret’d) Gary Beaton, Colonel Michael Shahoud, Lieutenant Colonel Mike Charles, Lieutenant Colonel Sean Welcome, and Staff Sargeant Jason Khan who tragically lost their lives while conducting an important military operation of national interest. As an institution, we would like to convey our […]
The United Kingdom (UK) has firmly stated its strong support for Guyana’s sovereignty, amidst Venezuela’s announcement to annex two-thirds of Guyana’s territory. Speaking on an international television programme recently, UK Foreign Secretary Dave Cameron definitively stated that the 1899 Arbitral Award, established over a century ago, conclusively settled the border controversy. “I see absolutely no […]
Minister of Human Services and Social Security, Dr. Vindhya Persaud has announced that the final draft of the Family Violence Bill, which seeks to provide further protection for persons who are experiencing gender-based violence is completed. Minister Persaud made the revelation at the closing reception of the Spotlight Initiative on Wednesday evening, at the Herdmanston […]