The National Assembly on Friday unanimously passed a motion reaffirming Guyana’s sovereignty over its 83,000 square miles of territory, and strongly denouncing Venezuela’s continued aggression. The motion was presented by the government and received the full support of all Members of Parliament present, reflecting national unity on the longstanding border controversy. Prime Minister Brigadier (Ret’d) […]
−Says legislation grounded in global standards, not media spin Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs Anil Nandlall has strongly criticised what he describes as a wave of misinformation surrounding the recently passed Oil Pollution Prevention, Preparedness, Response and Responsibility Bill 2025. Speaking on his Issues in the News programme, AG Nandlall said public debate […]
A recent study published in Nature Food has revealed that Guyana is the only nation among 186 that achieves full self-sufficiency in food production. This means the country’s agricultural output is sufficient to meet the nutritional needs of its population without reliance on imports. The CARICOM ‘Vision 25 by 2025’ initiative aims to reduce the […]
Ahead of Guyana’s 59th Independence anniversary, the Office of the Prime Minister hosted its celebrations at the Camp Street compound on Thursday, highlighting Guyana’s multicultural and rich history, and growth over past years. Several agencies participated in cultural presentations showcasing talents, patriotism, displaying Guyana’s rich and diverse heritage. Some of the participating groups included indigenous […]
Lambasting the political opposition for their selective concern for Amerindians and their development, General Secretary of the People’s Progressive Party (PPP) Dr Bharrat Jagdeo said his party has consistently engaged and supported Amerindian leaders. Dr Jagdeo made these remarks during his press conference at Freedom House on Thursday, close to the end of the National […]
Guyana must be cautious about its actions regarding the Guyana-Venezuela border controversy, ensuring that its decisions are not as “irrational” as Venezuela’s. This was the position taken by the General Secretary of the People’s Progressive Party (PPP), Dr Bharrat Jagdeo, during his weekly press conference at Freedom House, on Thursday. “We cannot go by their […]
Amerindian leaders attending the National Toshaos Council (NTC) Conference got a comprehensive update on the government’s ongoing efforts to improve infrastructure across the hinterland. Minister of Public Works Bishop Juan Edghill on Thursday outlined many projects already in progress while highlighting the investments made over the years to boost connectivity and quality of life in […]
Today, as we celebrate the International Day for Biological Diversity under the timely theme “Harmony with Nature and Sustainable Development,” we are reminded that the health of our ecosystems is not a separate issue from development, it is indeed central to it. Guyana is fortunate to be one of the most biodiverse countries on Earth, […]As Guyana is preparing to mark 59 years of independence from Britain on May 26, 2025, General Secretary of the People’s Progressive Party (PPP), Dr Bharrat Jagdeo, called on Guyanese to safeguard the nation’s hard-won gains and to recommit themselves to national unity and progress. Speaking at a press conference on Thursday at Freedom House […]
Thousands of Amerindian students are finding it easier to learn, now that they have high-speed internet. The National Data Management Authority (NDMA) has been steadfast in connecting a whopping 158 schools in the hinterland to the internet. Students can conduct more research. It also promotes learning outside of school hours. Textbooks are continually distributed to […]