Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs, Mohabir Anil Nandlall, SC, has lauded the testimony of Chief Education Officer Saddam Hussain at the Mahdia dormitory fire inquiry. Speaking on his weekly TV show, Issues in the News on Tuesday, AG Nandlall addressed what he described as the “relentless pursuit” by sections of the media of […]
The proverbial curtains closed on the 2023 AfriCaribbean Trade and Investment Forum (ACTIF2023) on Tuesday evening at the Marriott Hotel, an event which has been dubbed a ‘resounding’ success. The forum saw the participation of close to 1,500 attendees from 33 countries and the participation of some 30 businesses. During a closing press conference following […]
– Encourages CARICOM private sector to team up with Afreximbank to fix region’s transport issues His Excellency President Dr Irfaan Ali said that stakeholders are working to formulate an agreement for the establishment of a Local Content Facilitation Fund before the end of the two-day AfriCaribbean Trade and Investment Forum 2023, which is being held […]
Speaking at the AfriCaribbean Trade and Investment Forum (ACTIF2023), Minister of Natural Resources, Vickram Bharrat, highlighted the release of the Guyana Gas Monetization Strategy as a clear indication of the government’s dedication to developing its gas reserves. During the panel discussion on opportunities in the oil and gas sector, Minister Bharrat emphasised the strategic importance […]
Aviation professionals are currently immersed in a five-day Countering Aviation Security Ecosystem Threats (CASET) workshop at Herdmanston Lodge, Georgetown. This programme aims to educate stakeholders on diverse aviation threats, their deployment, and effective mitigation strategies. Minister of Public Works, Bishop Juan Edghill, stressed the pivotal role of individual state aviation security in global aviation safety. […]
In a groundbreaking development spurred by Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo’s commitment expressed during a recent community engagement, 222 road contracts valued at approximately $7.8 billion for the East Coast of Demerara were signed on Monday. The ceremony took place at the Lusignan Community Centre. Minister within the Ministry of Public Works, Deodat Indar disclosed that […]
President Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali has announced the government’s intention to explore the procurement of a barge and tugboat to improve transportation services in Kwakwani, Upper Demerara-Berbice (Region 10). The president made this announcement during a community engagement in the area on Saturday. He was joined by Senior Minister in the Office of the President […]
President Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali has authorised an extension of one additional month for the Presidential Commission of Inquiry (COI) investigating the Mahdia fire. The extension aims to facilitate the completion of the probe into the circumstances surrounding the tragic death of 20 children. Initially granted a two-month timeline, the COI was set to conclude […]
─ Second AfriCaribbean Trade and Investment Forum opens With the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) poised to fund the establishment of a Caribbean transportation system, His Excellency Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali has once again urged members of the regional private sector to unite and craft a proposal, positioning themselves as catalysts for the region’s economic advancement. […]
The second annual AfriCaribbean Trade and Investment Forum opened at the Marriott Hotel, Georgetown on Monday, with a sizeable contingent of African and Caribbean business leaders, heads of government, and investors in attendance. In keeping with this year’s theme ‘Creating a shared Prosperous Future’, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Hugh Todd, who delivered […]