Guyana’s modern and democratic society is seeing the People’s Progressive Party/Civic administration implementing its strategic vision for a future built on mutual respect, and national development. His Excellency, Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali reaffirmed this position on Tuesday morning during a live statement, making it clear that racism and division have no place in this modern […]
The government will work assiduously with members of the private sector to ensure that women and youth play an integral role in developing Guyana’s business and investment climate. President, Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali made the commitment while delivering the feature address at the 31st annual general meeting of the Private Sector Commission (PSC) on Tuesday […]
On Tuesday, Agriculture Minister, Honourable Zulfikar Mustapha along with a team of officers from the Ministry of Agriculture returned to Ann’s Grove village on the East Coast of Demerara to meet with farmers and community members to discuss issues they are facing. The meeting comes days after the minister, Prime Minister, Mark Phillips, and other […]
In excess of $10 million in medical equipment and supplies were on Monday handed over by the 18th Chinese Medical Brigade. Minister of Public Works, Bishop Juan Edghill received the equipment on behalf of the Government of Guyana at a simple ceremony at the Linden Hospital Complex. The minister said the donation speaks to the […]
The newly refurbished state-of-the-art $98.9 million Psychiatric Department of the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) was launched on Tuesday to mark a significant step forward for mental health care in Guyana. At the simple opening ceremony, Minister of Health, Dr Frank Anthony noted that it is designed to provide a conducive space where patients can […]
Minister of Parliamentary Affairs and Governance, Gail Teixeira has stressed that anti-corruption measures should see the strengthening of democratic institutions. The minister was at the time speaking during a session at the 9th Annual Conference of the Commonwealth Caribbean Association of Integrity Commissions and Anti-Corruption Bodies (CCAICACB) being hosted at the Arthur Chung Conference Centre, […]
The government will not overstep its boundaries nor infiltrate the administration of sports associations, unions and federations in Guyana, but will work assiduously to ensure the development of all disciplines, under the ‘One Guyana’ umbrella. Minister of Culture, Youth and Sport, Charles Ramson Jr. reiterated the government’s stance following the difficulty faced by team Guyana […]
Tourists and locals desirous of relaxing in the beautified space at the Kingston Seawall can now be assured of heightened security with the installation of a police outpost at the venue. The facilities for that outpost are already in place, and the booth will be operationalised soon. The initiative is a collaboration between the Ministry […]
The government intends to lay the Data Protection Bill 2023 in the National Assembly after it engages key stakeholders. It is currently conducting consultations with several stakeholder organisations following which recommendations will be taken on board to enhance the legislation. The bill will help to regulate the collection, storage, processing, use and dissemination of personal […]
Anti-corruption legislation plays an integral role in building a democratic framework and fostering sustainable development. Minister of Parliamentary Affairs and Governance, Gail Teixeira on Monday said the ‘eyes and ears’ concept is an important component in building out the anti-corruption framework. The concept refers to a strategy that involves encouraging members of society to act […]