Message of His Excellency Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali, President of the Co-operative Republic of Guyana, on the occasion of International Women’s Day 2023 Women will be integral to Guyana’s digital development The Co-operative Republic of Guyana is pleased to join with the international community in observing International Women’s Day 2023, under the theme, ‘DigitALL: Innovation […]
The sacred and joyous festival of Phagwah is once again upon us. The First Lady and I and our son, Zayd, join the Government, in extending heartfelt greetings to all Guyanese, at home and abroad, on this joyous occasion. While Phagwah is a Hindu festival, brought here by the Indian indentured immigrants, it now enjoys universal appeal. […]
– At pre-Phagwah celebration at State House As the country ushers in Holika, ‘Holi’, or Phagwah— the festival of colours, the triumph of good over evil, and freedom from confinement, President, Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali has reiterated the need for nationwide cooperation. The collaboration of all citizens regardless of differences, he indicated, is key to […]
Guyana is gradually moving towards agri-business, as part of the government’s consistent plan to acquire higher levels of productivity in the agriculture sector. The administration recently engaged India for potential collaboration to enhance the local food sector. “We need the expertise from many parts of the world to transform these industries into agribusiness and with […]
Vice President, Dr Bharrat Jagdeo has shed light on the foreign currency matter, explaining that the responsibility of the Ministry of Finance and the central bank must be viewed at a macroeconomic level, and involves fostering price stability in keeping with international norms and standards. The vice president who was speaking during his press conference […]
Soon the students in the Barima-Waini region (Region One) will benefit from three new schools. This is part of the Ministry of Education’s effort to achieve universal education in the region. These schools will be constructed in Huradiah in the Moruca subdistrict, Waramuri and Kwebanna. Following a consultation with residents of Huradiah village, Moruca Sub […]
Approximately 20 women from various communities in Region One, on Saturday received their certificates of completion from the Atlantic Alliance Maritime and Onshore Training Institute. This is credited to a joint scholarship programme piloted by the Office of the First Lady, which positions women in indigenous communities to benefit from the oil and gas sector […]
-World-class athletes to be trained at facility President, Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali launched the construction of the Berbice Stadium and multipurpose centre at Palmyra in Region Six (East Berbice-Corentyne) on Friday. The long-awaited facility is expected to provide a significant impetus to sports development in the region. It will serve as a venue for a […]
– Trade, sale in crude oil being explored Vice President, Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo on Friday clarified that the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to be signed between Guyana and India extends beyond the utilisation of oil and gas resources, adding that there is no agreement to sell oil to India at this time. However, the vice […]
There was no direction from central government nor the People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) Administration to evict the People’s National Congress Reform (PNC/R) from the building it illegally occupied for party purposes in Region Nine (Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo). This was made clear by Vice President, Dr Bharrat Jagdeo, who emphasised on Friday, that the PNC/R ignored […]