Guyana has once again shown its leadership potential as a nation protecting and preserving the rights of its Indigenous people, and partnering with them to continue their development. The country had the opportunity to demonstrate its statesmanship at the 22nd session of the United Nations (UN) Permanent Forum on Indigenous People’s Issues, which was held […]
The scent of curry and spices flooded the air of the Ministry of Finance on Main Street, as staff from 11 departments competed in the ministry’s second annual One Guyana Cookout Competition in observance of Arrival Day being celebrated on May 5. The cookout started promptly at 1:30 pm to the sound of a belna […]
General Secretary of the People’s Progressive Party, Dr Bharrat Jagdeo has identified a dangerous implication made by Opposition Leader, Aubrey Norton. During a press conference Thursday, the opposition leader once again asserted that the APNU+PNC was contesting in ‘virtually all’ constituencies. According to the PPP general secretary, “He was practically implying that all the so-called […]
Thirty (30) persons participated in the house lot identification exercise at Phase Three Ordinance/Fortlands, Region Six on Wednesday, which will allow them to commence construction of their homes. Some 180 persons have been allocated house lots in the new housing scheme. The Department of Public Information (DPI) spoke to some of the allottees who were […]
Guyana is expected to record a 5.71-megawatt (MW) increase in its installed capacity for solar energy to some 17.2 MW in 2023. Solar energy provides reduced dependence on fossil fuels, improved energy security, reduction in energy costs, and reduced environmental impact, as there is less release of greenhouse gas into the atmosphere. Chief Executive Officer […]
The CCAC announces its hosting of the second annual National Compliance Award in November 2023. The award process will be officially launched in June. The award event, first held in November 2023, allows businesses to be recognized for their overall compliance with the Consumer Affairs Act (CAA) of 2011. Compliance with the CAA instills confidence […]
The government is pushing to establish new solid waste management facilities (landfill sites) in all 10 administrative regions by 2030, as part of the long-term strategy of ensuring the health of citizens. This was disclosed by the Ministry of Local Government and Regional Development’s Sanitation Director, Satrohan Nauth on Tuesday. Nauth was at the time […]
The government has initiated the process of regularising several households in Ituni, Region Ten, as part of its efforts to address longstanding land issues in the community. Minister of Housing and Water, Collin Croal said the Central Housing and Planning Authority (CHPA) has conducted an occupation survey to determine the number of individuals living in […]
The Guyana-China friendship Joe Vieira Park on the West Bank of Demerara could be completed and commissioned as soon as next year as preparatory and construction works are progressing smoothly. This was revealed by the Chinese Ambassador to Guyana, Guo Haiyan during an invited comment at the commissioning ceremony for the Chinese-style pavilion, symbolising 50 […]
The government has embarked on an aggressive move to improve sports facilities nationwide to host international events and boost local talent through the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport. Particularly, Region Ten has seen tremendous growth, as the government pushes to upgrade several facilities, such as the Mackenzie Sports Club ground, which will match the […]