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PPP/C gov’t building a progressive, multi-racial, multi-ethnic country −VP Jagdeo

−Will not allow the rumor machinery to distort its legacy The PPP/C government is built on a foundation of inclusivity, transparency and accountability, driven by a fierce determination to advance development in Guyana. Highlighting that the administration remains multi-ethnic and multi-racial, Vice President, Dr Bharrat Jagdeo, delivered a passionate address at a ceremony held in […]

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Guyana is the leading exporter of seabob shrimp globally

Guyana is the leading exporter of seabob shrimp globally as government seeks to increase the productivity and competitiveness of the fishery commodity. The plan is to increase Guyana’s status as a major exporter of Atlantic seabob shrimp while ensuring the long-term stability of the stock and enhancing individual wealth in the expanding tourism and oil […]

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Guyana observes Earth Hour 2023 by giving ‘the Jaguar a voice’

The Government of Guyana in collaboration with the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) through the “Give the Jaguar a Voice” initiative, has joined millions of people from over 190 countries and territories in observance of Earth Hour 2023, by coordinating turning off the lights for one hour. The event, held on Saturday at the National Park […]

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‘You have a gov’t that is big on action’ −PM Phillips

– Says Dr Jagan served as a pillar of change, dedicated to principles of democracy, human rights Guyana will continue to see large-scale development, on a steady trajectory to prosperity, under the stewardship of a government committed to ‘more action, and less talk’. Prime Minister, Brigadier (Ret’d) Mark Phillips made this statement on Sunday at […]

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Couple of 53 years among 166 benefitting from free spectacles

Husband and wife of 53 years, Ivan and Juliet Bennet, were among 166 persons from Region One to receive free tested spectacles from the Ministry of Human Services and Social Security, through the Difficult Circumstances Unit (DCU). A team from the Ministry, led by subject Minister, Dr. Vindhya Persaud visited the communities of Mabaruma and […]

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Gas-to-Energy project progressing smoothly, to provide major economic benefits for Region Three – President Ali

President, Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali on Saturday, inspected the ongoing preparatory works for the Wales Gas-to-Energy project in Region Three (Essequibo Islands-West Demerara). The President, accompanied by Deodat Indar, Minister within the Ministry of Public Works, visited the wharf facility which is being developed at a cost of US$15 million. The Wales Gas-to-Energy project, with […]

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Ministry of Agriculture’s National Drainage and Irrigation Authority (NDIA) responds to Erroneous Claims by Opposition Leader regarding Vergenoegen Koker and Channel

The Ministry of Agriculture’s National Drainage and Irrigation Authority wishes to respond to erroneous claims being made by the Opposition Leader Aubrey Norton regarding a koker and channel at Vergenoegen, East Bank Essequibo in a Newsroom article titled “Vergenoegen residents in calls for koker upgrades, desilting major canal” and dated March 23, 2023. The Opposition […]

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Millions allocated for development in Victoria, other East Coast communities

The government has allocated nearly $60 million specifically towards the infrastructural development of Victoria, East Coast Demerara. Minister of Local Government and Regional Development, Nigel Dharamlall made the revelation during a ministerial outreach at the Victoria Community Centre Ground on Saturday morning. The outreach catered to residents from not only Victoria, but other villages along […]

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Victoria farmers to benefit from farm-to-market road to assist with accessing farmlands

Farmers from Victoria Village on the East Bank of Demerara will soon benefit from better access to their farmlands through the construction of an all-weather farm-to-market road as the government moves towards improving and increasing production to further develop the agriculture sector. This was disclosed during a Cabinet Outreach to the village on Saturday by […]

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