The Ministry of Health through the National Aids Programme Secretariat (NAPS) has trained 27 healthcare workers in Region Five on the issue of stigma and discrimination and basic human rights for the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) population. The three-day session which ended on April 14, focused primarily on the impact of stigma and discrimination on […]
The Board of Industrial Training (BIT) has certified over 9000 persons countrywide to date and continues to make opportunities available for Guyanese to be fully equipped with the requisite skills to meet the high demand of the country’s labour market. This was disclosed by Minister of Labour, Joseph Hamilton during a BIT graduation ceremony in […]
His Excellency Dr. S. Jaishankar, Minister of External Affairs of the Republic of India, will lead a high-level six member delegation official visit to the Co-operative Republic of Guyana from April 20 to 24, 2023. During his visit, Minister Jaishankar will hold bilateral talks with his Guyanese counterpart the Honourable Hugh Hilton Todd, Minister of […]
The Honourable Hugh Hilton Todd, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation today met with His Excellency Albert Ramdin, Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Business and International Cooperation of Suriname today to discuss ways to further enhance the bilateral relations between the two countries. The Ministers reaffirmed the commitment of Guyana and Suriname to pursue […]
The Foreign Secretary, Mr. Robert Persaud, met with a delegation from China’s Shandong Province on Thursday, April 20, 2023 at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, to discuss areas of co-operation and trade and investment between Guyana and the Province. In his remarks, the Foreign Secretary welcomed the delegation and urged for greater […]
Works on the US$12.8 million Kumu and Moco Moco hydropower projects in Region Nine (Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo) are progressing smoothly as the government continues its efforts of supplying clean and efficient energy to the national grid. Prime Minister, Brigadier (Ret’d) Mark Phillips was given an update on the progress during a visit to the […]
The Ministry of Public Works through its Sea Defence Board has issued a statement restricting vending activities in certain areas at the Kingston Seawall due to several issues. The areas prohibited are the Foreshore between Fort Groyne and Camp Road, the Water-Front Promenade between NCERD Road and the Seawall Tarmac, the Water-Front Promenade and ramp […]
… secret attempts by the APA to deprive Indigenous Villages of progress must stop The Amerindian Peoples Association (APA) issued a release dated April 18, 2023, attacking the National Toshaos’ Council (NTC) and its Chairman, Derrick John, a respected Toshao of an Indigenous Village in Guyana. In the same Release the APA attempts to also […]
-Commissions new pilot boat His Excellency Dr Irfaan Ali said that his Government is moving with full speed to modernise the country’s maritime sector, given the important role it plays in the economic development of the country. The Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces made the statement during the commissioning ceremony of the new pilot boat, […]
Aimed at improving and modernising the country’s maritime sector, President Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali, on Wednesday commissioned the $535 million Pilot Boat, Arapaima for official use by the Maritime Administration Department (MARAD). The president delivered the feature address at the commissioning ceremony hosted at the National Coast Guard Headquarters at Ramp Road, Ruimveldt. The head […]