The Bureau of Statistics, in accordance with its legal mandate under Chapter 19:09 of the Statistics Act, will be conducting a National Economic Survey from Wednesday, October 11, 2023. The Survey is expected to last a period of approximately two (2) months and aims to gather comprehensive data from businesses across all industries and regions […]
The National Centre for Educational Resource Development (NCERD) is currently hosting a three-month Spanish workshop for education officers, their staff, and other interested individuals. Both practical and theoretical sessions are being facilitated by Ms. Latoya Atwell, a bilingual educator who has a passion for teaching. During the workshop’s opening ceremony on Tuesday, October 3 2023, […]
In an effort to address the persisting passport backlog issue, the government has announced plans to clear the buildup of about 5,700 passports and ensure the swift issuance of passports to citizens. During a live update on Friday, President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali revealed that all efforts are being made to resolve the problem by […]
Standing before the Presidential Commission of Inquiry (COI) into the deadly May 21 Mahdia female dormitory fire, Amanda Peters-Nedd testified of the government’s support to her family following the fatal ordeal. Peters-Nedd, who served as the head of the English department at the Mahdia Secondary School said financial and psychological aid was provided to her […]
Thursday, October 5, marked the anniversary of the historical elections held in 1992, which have been identified as the first free and fair elections in post-independent Guyana. On that day, the People’s Progressive Party (PPP) ended the 28-year-long hold of the People’s National Congress (PNC), winning 28 of the 53 seats in the National Assembly […]
Several members of the Trinidad and Tobago Manufacturers Association (TTMA) on trade mission to Guyana have expressed confidence in Guyana’s investment climate. At a recent engagement organised by ActionInvest at Rayne Inn, East Bank Demerara, the visiting mission was briefed on Guyana’s investment opportunities and incentives, taxation, audit advisory, and the regulations and guidelines that […]
Some 110 persons residing in Goed Fortuin and La Parfaite Harmonie, Region Three are now benefitting from improved vision after receiving free, tested spectacles from the Ministry of Human Services and Social Security, during an outreach in the region on Thursday. At Goed Fortuin, 60 glasses were delivered while 54 persons received free spectacles at […]
Efforts are being made by the Ministry of Human Services and Social Security along with Mobile Money Guyana (MMG) Inc, to encourage senior citizens across Guyana to utilise the new easy, fast, and reliable pension payment option via MMG. The first 100 senior citizens who register to receive payments via the mobile app will receive […]
Significant progress has been made in the infrastructure development of the Number 75 and Number 76 housing developments in East Berbice-Corentyne (Region Six). The ongoing works include land clearing, the construction of access roads, bridges, culverts, and drainage systems, and the installation of utility services such as electricity and water. According to the Ministry of […]
General Secretary of the People Progressive Party Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo on Thursday criticized the decision of the APNU/AFC Opposition to participate in a conference in Washington DC. organised by Rickford Burke, a controversial figure facing criminal charges in Guyana. At his weekly press conference at Freedom House, Georgetown, Dr. Jagdeo expressed astonishment at the Opposition’s […]