The United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs/ (UNDESA/FSDO) and the Caribbean Organisation of Tax Administrators (COTA), through the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Secretariat, have organised a workshop on the Practical Application of the Mutual Agreement Procedure (MAP). The Workshop is hosted by the Guyana Revenue Authority, a COTA Member, and takes place from December […]
– as National Registration Amendment Bill passed Fixed periods for voter registration, regular removal of deceased persons from the official list of electors, and cyclic issuance of national Identification Cards are among the significant amendments to the National Registration Act (NRA). The Bill, No. 23 of 2022, was read for the second time early on […]
– to promote fair, transparent elections Recognising the disastrous events immediately following the March 2, 2020 general and regional elections, the PPP/C administration has championed amendments to the Representation of the People Act (ROPA). These amendments are to prevent further abuse of the electoral system and promote transparency. In presenting the bill for its second reading […]
His Excellency Dr Irfaan Ali left Guyana this afternoon for Bridgetown, Barbados to participate in the 8th CARICOM-Cuba Summit, which will be held on Tuesday (December 6) at the Lloyd Erskine Sandiford Centre. This December also marks the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between CARICOM and Cuba. The Head of State is […]
–Over $47B secured for transport infrastructure, security, support to electricity companies Supplementary allocations totaling over $47 billion for support to various major sectors including transport infrastructure, energy and security were today secured when Senior Finance Minister, Dr. Ashni Singh successfully piloted the Supplementary Appropriation Act, Number 2 of 2022. The Supplementary Appropriation Act comprising […]
The National Assembly on Monday approved $360 million for the payment of Guyana’s verification fee for the sale of its carbon credits, to the Architecture for REDD+ Transactions (ART). Minister of Natural Resources, Vickram Bharrat told the National Assembly that the approved sum will cater specifically to the payments Guyana will be receiving for the […]
The Amerindian village of Karrau, Region Seven is undergoing major development, since the PPP/C Administration returned to office. Amerindian Affairs Minister, Pauline Sukhai in a recent visit to the village shared that she has been keeping abreast with the community’s development. “I have been following your development over the two years that we have been […]
The Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR), the Guyana Forestry Commission (GFC) and other partners launched the national learning event titled ‘Forest Regulator Workshop: Changing Roles in a Changing Climate’ on Monday, December 05, 2022, at the Guyana Marriott Hotel. The two-day workshop, which ends on December 06, 2022, provides a forum for forest regulators and […]
– 8,000 women allocated house lots in 2 years In just two years of governance, the President Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali-led Government has made significant advances in creating gender parity in Guyana. Minister within the Ministry of Housing and Water, Hon. Susan Rodrigues made this statement during her keynote address at the third annual Founders’ […]
-Hosts special celebration for youngsters at State House His Excellency Dr Irfaan Ali said that the Government will continue to roll out programmes to benefit all children, including those from children’s homes. During a special Christmas ceremony for young people from over a dozen children’s homes, hosted at the weekend, the President reminded them of […]