Several local, regional, and international partners have pledged their full assistance to Guyana following the devastating fire which took place at the Mahdia Secondary School girl’s dormitory that claimed the lives of 19 children. His Excellency, Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali provided the update, during his address, at the opening ceremony of the Twelfth Subregional ILO […]
As the Caribbean navigates the path to socioeconomic development, His Excellency, Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali has called for the global prioritisation of issues affecting the Caribbean, in the interest of promoting social justice. Speaking during the opening ceremony of the Twelfth Subregional ILO Meeting of Caribbean Labour Ministers at the Marriott Hotel on Tuesday, the […]
The cocoa industry is currently being reengineered as the government aims to cultivate this crop locally and subsequently, market it as a tourism product to the world. Speaking at the Tourism and Hospitality Association of Guyana (THAG) Annual Awards Gala and Auction, Saturday evening, His Excellency Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali revealed that the government is […]
As part of the housing hinterland programme, the government has announced plans to construct 100 homes for vulnerable families in Region Nine (Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo). Minister of Housing and Water, Collin Croal, made this announcement during a recent outreach in Lethem. Minister Croal said 10 homes each will be built in the communities of Crash […]
Foreign Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of Robert Montgomery Persaud met with Qatar’s Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Sultan bin Saad Al Muraikhi on Tuesday, May 23, 2023 on the sidelines of the third edition of Qatar Economic Forum. During the meeting, they discussed bilateral cooperation relations between the […]
Donations from the Guyana Gold and Diamond Miners Association and the Lions and Leos Club of Bel Air were received by the Civil Defence Commission (CDC) yesterday in support of the Mahdia fire victims. The Guyana Gold and Diamond Miners Association provided a cheque worth G$250,000, while the Lions and Leos Club of Bel Air […]
Significant frameworks must be set to enable greater collaboration among the Caribbean ministers of labour on various issues to ensure that more people benefit equitably from the opportunities available. This was highlighted by Minister of Labour, Joseph Hamilton at the opening ceremony of the 12th Meeting of Caribbean Ministers of Labour held on Tuesday at […]
Residents of Wakenaam Island, Region Three, will soon be provided with an advanced medical facility, as the Wakenaam Cottage Hospital will undergo major rehabilitation works. With rehabilitation, residents can expect a more comfortable environment, along with adequate supplies to enhance service delivery. The hospital will also see the presence of additional health workers, which will […]
–Govt commits full support to those affected His Excellency President Dr Irfaan Ali this afternoon declared three days of national mourning during an address to the nation in the wake of the deadly fire at the Mahdia Secondary School female dormitory last night. The tragic event resulted in the lives of 19 children, including 18 […]
–commits to continued support, discussions to find ‘best way forward’ President, Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali travelled to Mahdia, Region Eight where he met with the families and victims affected by the fire that ravaged the Mahdia Secondary School’s female dormitory late Sunday evening into Monday. The head of state joined the ministerial team in conveying […]