– Questions how reports are generated Transparency International Guyana (TIGI) was the subject of much criticism by Vice President, Dr Bharrat Jagdeo for its lack of credibility and bias nature, particularly in the generation of its corruption reports. The vice president, who was speaking during an interview aired on Friday last questioned, “Does it [the […]
A section of the media continues to dodge the truth, with the ultimate goal seeming to create division and outrage among Guyanese. This was expressed by Vice President, Dr Bharrat Jadgeo who was at the time responding to questions related to the Kaieteur News article titled ‘Exxon’s boss contradicts Jagdeo on free gas claim— official […]
– Guyana joins in observing World Radio Day 2023 The Government of Guyana remains committed to the continued support to radio in recognition of its importance to peace both locally and internationally. Today is World Radio Day and to highlight these efforts, Guyana joins the rest of the world in its observance under the theme […]
– 20 surgeries successfully completed The Aishalton District Hospital’stheatre in Region Nine (Upper Takutu–Upper Essequibo) has been operationalised after being non-functional for several years. Twenty surgeries have been successfully conducted to date, of which, 14 were major surgeries. They were conducted by a team from the Georgetown Public Hospital during a four-day medical outreach by […]
With some 1,200 participants already registered for Guyana’s highly-anticipated International Energy Conference and Expo 2023, plans for the mega event are on schedule, with minimum challenges. During a media conference Monday, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the forum, Kurt Baboolall said the event will see the involvement of some 200 exhibitors and just over 800 […]
Since the launch of the Transport and Harbours Department’s (T&HD) online ticket booking service, Ferry Pass, over 7, 500 vehicles have utilised the service. The platform, which costs some $6.8 million was developed by the local technology company, V75 Inc, and launched in October 2022. It aims to mitigate issues encountered by ferry passengers as […]
As Mashramani 2023 draws closer, the Ministry of Education on Monday launched its Mashramani Band 2023 under the theme, “Wheels of Progress – Creating and Promoting Diversity and Inclusion for all”. Delivering brief remarks, Deputy Permanent Secretary – Administration, Ms Indrani Ramnarine highlighted that after two years of being unable to participate in a Costume […]
As part of government’s continued efforts to transform the lives of Guyanese, farmers of Black Bush Polder, Region Six are set to benefit from shade houses soon which will help to increase production of high-value crops such as cauliflower, bell peppers, tomatoes, and carrots. Two shade houses will be distributed to the farming group […]
– Minister Mustapha announces Saturday Minister of Agriculture, Zulfikar Mustapha has announced that the government’s Agriculture and Innovation Entrepreneurship Programme (AIEP) has earned more than $10 million to date. The initiative was launched by President, Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali in January 2022, at the Arthur Chung Conference Centre (ACCC). The president said the flagship undertaking […]
