President Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali continues to reaffirm his commitment to a peaceful resolution to the Guyana-Venezuela border controversy. In an interview with CBS News on Tuesday, President Ali underscored, “We are doing everything to ensure the region remains a zone of peace…. This is an important part of the Western Hemisphere.” The president highlighted […]
Minister of Public Works, Bishop Juan Edghill has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to modernising and transforming Guyana, emphasising the critical role of education and human resources in this transformative journey. He highlighted the healthcare sector as a key area where education and human resources development are essential for achieving the government’s vision of providing high-quality, […]
Underscoring its commitment to establishing a high-quality mental health programme, the government is determined to allocate sufficient funds to ensure continued improvement in this area. This was emphasised by Dr. Leslie Ramsammy, Advisor to the Minister of Health, during the official opening of the third Mental Health and Well-Being Conference held on Tuesday at the […]
Against the backdrop of the plethora of unverified, inaccurate information regarding the ongoing Guyana/Venezuela border controversy, which continues to flood social media and other platforms, Minister of Amerindian Affairs, Pauline Sukhai has urged Guyanese to denounce the lies and remain solidified in unity. Cautioning all Guyanese, but specifically speaking to residents of Region Eight […]
The Diamond/Grove Magistrates’ Court is now the first in the country to utilise a sophisticated electronic Court Case Management System (CCMS), following the launch of the pilot initiative on Tuesday. The system was developed through the cohesive efforts of the governments of Guyana and the United States. It is supported by the US State Department’s […]
─ Improved drug regimen to treat adults living with HIV To boost Guyana’s efforts to further minimise the spread of the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), the Ministry of Health through the National AIDS Programme Secretariat (NAPS) has introduced an improved drug regimen to treat adults living with the disease. The new HIV medication, which comprises […]
The government, through the Ministry of Public Works, has injected a significant $224.6 million into the rehabilitation of a series of road networks in Region One (Barima-Waini). This transformative project, undertaken by GC Construction Inc., is set to enhance connectivity, boost economic development, and improve infrastructural access for over 2,000 residents in Heaven Hill, Hell […]
Farmers in Region Five are reaping the benefits of government initiatives aimed at boosting rice cultivation in the region. These initiatives, which include a comprehensive seed programme, are helping to improve crop yields and enhance the livelihoods of farmers. The Mahaica, Mahaicony, Abary-Agricultural Development Authority (MMA-ADA) scheme, which is the largest rice growing area in […]
The government has reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to defending the country’s territorial integrity and sovereignty. Minister of Labour, Joseph Hamilton, made this clear during a recent engagement with citizens at the Square of Revolution in Georgetown. Minister Hamilton, accompanied by several cabinet ministers and other officials, participated in an event aimed at fostering patriotism and […]
Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs, Anil Nandlall, SC, has asserted that Venezuela’s claim to two-thirds of Guyana’s territory is not supported by history, international law, or any legally substantive grounds. The attorney general was speaking at a symposium hosted by The Bar Association of Guyana at the Arthur Chung Conference Centre on Monday […]