Guyanese are being called to rally together in solidarity, as the government seeks a peaceful resolution to the Guyana/Venezuela controversy. On Friday, during a sensitisation exercise with Lindeners, Public Works Minister, Bishop Juan Edghill reaffirmed the government’s firm belief in a positive outcome following the International Court of Justice (ICJ) process. “We anticipate as a […]
Farmers of Crabwood Creek, Region Six received a total of $3 million in agriculture inputs, including farming posts and barbed wire, to construct a fence to prevent cattle from destroying the crops. The items which were handed over included 1,500 posts and 160 rolls of barbed wire. The handing over took place during the farmers’ […]
Engaging residents of communities near the Venezuelan border on Thursday, President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali affirmed that Guyana will remain a country of peace. “Everything we do will be to ensure that peacefully, our neighbour will understand that any reckless behaviour would be followed by accountability from the international […]
Guyana’s commitment to peace and international diplomacy has enabled the country to garner the support of several international organisations and countries including the United States, United Nations, and CARICOM, in the ongoing Guyana/Venezuela border controversy. This was highlighted by Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs, Mohabir Anil Nandlall, SC, during an awareness session at […]
Following the groundbreaking success of a kidney transplant performed on seven-year-old patient Angelica Soamnauth at the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC), Guyana is poised to enhance its capability to perform pediatric transplant surgeries. The medical feat marks a significant milestone, paving the way for expanded medical expertise in the realm of pediatric transplantation in Guyana. […]
─ as Min. Croal inspects $17.1B infrastructure works Minister of Housing and Water, Collin Croal on Friday, visited new housing developments along the East Bank of Demerara to assess the progress of ongoing infrastructure works. During his visit, Minister Croal, along with a team of engineers and contractors, inspected six blocks – four in Great […]
Even as the government is injecting millions of dollars to improve social services and livelihoods in Region Eight, the implementation and completion of projects by the Regional Democratic Council (RDC) is ‘alarmingly’ slow. Minister of Amerindian Affairs, Pauline Sukhai who has parliamentary responsibility for the region, was made aware during a recent four-day outreach to […]
Guyana’s school curriculum will soon be reformed to include lessons on the border controversy between Guyana and Venezuela, Minister of Education, Priya Manickchand announced Friday. During an awareness session hosted at the Bishops’ High School, Minister Manickchand said the new educational sessions will soon be reflected in the curriculum of nursery to post-secondary learning institutions. […]
The Human Organ and Tissue Transplant Agency (HOTTA) has made significant strides in building its capacity to ensure Guyana possesses an efficient and ethical donation and transplantation system. The agency was created in February 2023 following the passage of the Human Organ and Tissue Transplant Bill in the National Assembly in January 2022. Minister of […]
The National Toshaos Council (NTC) has reiterated that it is the ‘sole, legal and legitimate’ body that represents the interests of Amerindians in Guyana. Led by Chairman, Toshao Derrick John, the executive members of the body organised an outreach with toshaos of the North Pakaraimas District in Kurukabaru Monday last, where the message of the […]