Citizens lined up on Monday at the various polling stations across the country to cast their ballots for the 2023 Local Government Elections (LGEs). The Department of Public Information (DPI) took its cameras to several locations along the East Coast Demerara, including Plaisance, Sparendaam, Better Hope, Chateau Margot, and La Bonne Intention (LBI), where citizens […]
In a display of civic responsibility, Guyanese from all walks of life participated in the Local Government Elections (LGE) on Monday, demonstrating their commitment to shaping the future of their communities. The Department of Public Information (DPI) embarked on a series of visits to polling stations in Georgetown, including St. Sidwell’s Primary and Smith Memorial […]
Even as Guyana continues to emerge as a topper at national and regional examinations, the Ministry of Education is aiming to ensure well-rounded students in the school system in an attempt to create better citizens and leaders. To this end, the ministry plans to introduce a comprehensive programme in September which will see versatile students […]
Persons are being encouraged to grab the numerous employment opportunities available through the construction of the US$260 million new Demerara River Bridge by the China Railway Construction Corporation (CRCC). During an interview with the Department of Public Information (DPI) Friday last, Public Liaison Officer, Sharda Mohan-Soomai said the company is committed to ensuring that 90 […]
As Guyana joins the rest of the world in observance of World Day Against Child Labour on June 12, Minister of Labour, Joseph Hamilton said the government’s pursuit of social justice for all will see the prevention and eventual eradication of child labour. Minister Hamilton made the statement during his message in observance of the […]
As our nation votes in this Local Government Elections, (LGE) 2023, the Ethnic Relations Commission, (ERC), reiterates its call for all to work towards peace and harmony during and after this process. The Commission also reiterates its call for all contesting parties, independent groups, and individuals to accept the results as declared by the Guyana […]
Citizens in the Charlestown/Albouystown area have expressed satisfaction with the smooth voting process. The Department of Public Information (DPI) on Monday spoke to several residents in the area, including Rudolph Marshall who noted that the freedom to exercise one’s franchise to vote, must not be taken for granted. “It’s your constitutional right to vote, I’ve […]
–dismisses PNC/R Chairman’s claims that gerrymandering will affect LGE The PNC-led A Partnership for National Unity (APNU) has already started to make excuses for the massive defeat it will face at the upcoming June 12 Local Government Elections (LGE). This was the position of General Secretary of the People’s Progressive Party (PPP), Dr Bharrat Jagdeo, […]
Kindly permit me a space in your newspaper to respond to the erroneous claims of Mayor Pt. Ubraj Narine to justify the Opposition’s gross mismanagement and grave misconduct at City Hall. In his letter to the Editor of Stabroek News dated June 9, 2023, the Mayor mentioned that letters were sent to the Auditor General […]
Telecommunications providers ENet, Digicel, and GTT have commended the recent announcement by His Excellency Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali to remove taxes on mobile phones. According to a joint release issued on Saturday, the agencies welcomed the president’s announcement, adding that it is a significant step towards improving information access and bridging the digital divide in […]