President, Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali has stated that the People’s Progressive Party Civic (PPP/C) Government has consistently provided support to the Amerindian people of Guyana. The president made the comments in response to APNU+AFC’s call for an increase in carbon credit payouts to Amerindian villages. During an address to the nation on Sunday, he expressed […]
Guyana is recognised globally for its efforts in preserving its pristine forest and natural resources, as the country has one of the lowest deforestation rates. With over 87 per cent forest cover, Guyana boasts one of the best forest management systems in the world. The United Kingdom’s Minister of State with responsibility for Overseas Territories, […]
The government, in efforts to spur more economic activity in Region 10 (Upper Demerara – Berbice), has attractive incentives for investors interested in eco-tourism and the hospitality sector. Chief Executive Officer of the Guyana Office for Investment (Guyana Invest), Dr Peter Ramsaroop made the disclosure during a recent television programme. Guyana Invest is responsible for […]
Following a nine-year hiatus that left the competition in limbo, the Guyana Cricket Board’s Inter-County Cricket tournament officially resumed on Saturday morning. The tournament kicked off at the Guyana National Stadium, Providence, with the Berbice and Demerara teams competing against each other. Multiple sports officials, including Director of Sport Steve Ninvalle, Head of the Guyana […]
Non-Resident Ambassador of the French Republic to Guyana, H.E. Nicolas de Lacoste on Friday, February 24, 2023 paid a courtesy call on the Honourable Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs, Mohabir Anil Nandlall, S.C, M.P at the Attorney General’s Chambers, Georgetown. During their discussions, Ambassador de Lacoste expressed that the French Republic is interested […]
Pupils in Kokshebai, South Pakaraimas will no longer have to walk for miles to receive an education with the commissioning of a brand-new school right in their village. The Honourable Minister of Education, Priya Manickchand along with Minister of Local Government and Regional Development, Nigel Dharamlall officially commissioned the Kokshebai Nursery School on Tuesday during […]
In a simple but important ceremony hosted at the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) headquarters in Georgetown, the Government of Guyana (GoG) officially launched its partnership with MAXAR Technologies – a leading space technology and intelligence company. The partnership is by way of a three-year contract, valued at US $547,000 made possible with support from the […]
– government agencies, private sector and other stakeholders played a vital role The National Park Tarmac hosted this year’s Mashramani Float Parade, the first to be held after the end of the Covid-19 Pandemic. Despite the heavy rains, many persons braved the weather to support the cultural display in the Park. In preparation for the […]
His Excellency Dr Irfaan Ali said that the Government is working on promoting defence diplomacy as a key feature in Guyana’s foreign policy. The Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, who addressed newly promoted ranks of the Guyana Defence Force (GDF), at State House today, explained that as Guyana continues to develop, new strategies will be pursued. […]
Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Honourable Hugh Hilton Todd today met with His Excellency Nicolás Bouillane de Lacoste, non-resident Ambassador of the Republic of France to the Co-operative Republic of Guyana. During the meeting, the Ambassador announced the decision of the French Government to advance its diplomatic presence in Guyana through the establishment […]