Over 400 residents of Region One are now benefitting from employment through the government’s part-time jobs initiative, which is being rolled out through the various Regional Democratic Councils (RDCs). Regional Executive Officer (REO), Tikaram Bisesar, made the disclosure during the recent Regional Toshaos/CDC Chairpersons Conference held in the Mabaruma sub-district. Only recently, Vice President, Dr […]
Several policy measures are actively being considered by the government, including the implementation of a national zoning plan, aimed at rationalising land use and optimising resource allocation. President, Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali addressing the media on Wednesday during a press conference at Office of the President, said focus is being placed on developing a comprehensive […]
–Stakeholder consultation hosted to address concerns Guyanese residing, travelling, or conducting business in Region Three are advised that the Demerara Harbour Bridge (DHB) will be closed from July 24 at 11:59 pm to July 27 at 11:59 pm. The three-day closure will facilitate the replacement of the old span nine with the new span valued […]
Cementing its place as the fastest-growing economy in the world, Guyana is projected to grow at an average 25 per cent annually from 2023 to 2026, with growth in the non-oil sector projected at 7.9 per cent this year. This will build on the 11.5 per cent growth in the non-oil sector last year. The […]
Guyana recording the highest Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) inflows in the Caribbean for two consecutive years is indicative of investors’ confidence in the country and its leadership. President, Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali made the assertion on Wednesday during his media conference hosted at the Office of the President, Shiv Chanderpaul Drive, Georgetown. The United Nations […]
With major investments by the government, significant achievements have been recorded in the public health sector over the past two and a half years. His Excellency, Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali during a press conference held on Wednesday, unveiled some of these achievements including the lowest child mortality rate to ever be recorded in Guyana’s history. […]
─ Country maintaining strong environmental credentials – President Ali His Excellency, Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali says Guyana continues to be a world leader in the management of its forest, with the Low Carbon Development Strategy (LCDS) 2030 showing ‘real results’ in terms of the climate finance programme. The head of state, who was speaking during […]
Spanish will be made a compulsory subject in the primary school curriculum from September, in keeping with the government’s ongoing efforts to improve education at all levels. His Excellency, Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali made the announcement during a press conference on Wednesday, at his Shiv Chanderpaul Drive office, Georgetown. Recognising the demands of the future […]
As Guyana experiences a development boom and sectors expand, infrastructural investment has increased from some $17.2 billion in 2021 to approximately $53.3 billion in 2023, representing a 340 per cent growth. President, Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali made the announcement as he briefed media operatives at the Office of the President, Shiv Chanderpaul Drive, Georgetown on […]With rice accounting for approximately 60 per cent of Guyana’s agriculture export, its production is estimated to significantly grow by 79 per cent to one million metric tonnes by 2025. Rice yield has seen an increase from 5.9 metric tonnes per hectare in 2019 to 6.2 metric tonnes per hectare in 2023. This was disclosed […]