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Committee to revise Amerindian Act to be established before year-end

– Direct consultation to begin next year – Min Sukhai The People’s Progressive Party/Civic government has always sounded its commitment to revising the Amerindian Act 2006, to ensure the indigenous peoples’ rights are legally protected. As such, the Ministry of Amerindian Affairs in collaboration with the Ministry of Legal Affairs will be establishing a committee […]

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Local artistes earnings to be doubled for One Guyana show – President Ali

– Says Govt will continue to develop the entertainment industry His Excellency Dr Irfaan Ali announced that the Government of Guyana will double the earnings made by local artistes from the One Guyana Concert during this year’s Cricket Carnival held in Guyana. At a meeting with local artistes today at State House, the President said […]

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Double pay for local Cricket Carnival artistes – President Ali

The government has continued to implement systems to foster development for local artistes and Guyana’s entertainment industry. In a demonstration of this continued effort, His Excellency, President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali on Monday announced that government will double the payments for artistes who performed at this year’s ‘One Guyana’ Cricket Carnival shows. He said this […]

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Dignified retirement: GDF Veterans to finally receive their pensions

The National Insurance Scheme (NIS) is hosting a special three-day outreach at the Guyana Defence Force (GDF) Base Camp Ayanganna to address a range of issues affecting veterans. The outreach follows His Excellency, Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali’s recent engagement with the Guyana Veterans’ Legion (GVL) where he committed to addressing pending issues faced by GDF […]

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Vendors commend gov’t for Stabroek Market upgrades

– following President Ali’s visit Following President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali’s impromptu visit to the Stabroek Market Saturday last, saw the swift installation of street lights that were welcomed by the vendors who ply their trade into the night. Vendors are also set to benefit from sanitary facilities and a police outpost, part of President […]

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Young footballers applaud the One Guyana President’s Cup

─ South Ruimveldt/Tucville prevailed over Timehri/Soesdyke The One Guyana President’s cup continued Sunday at the Guyana Football Federation, National Training Centre at Providence on the East Bank of Demerara. Guyana’s National Goalkeeper, Akel Clarke, as well as a wide cross-section of national, young and upcoming players from several communities, played an imposing game, which saw […]

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Fourth Edition of the ‘Who’s who in Guyana’ Business Directory Launched

The Fourth Edition of the “Who’s who in Guyana’ Business Directory was officially launched at the Marriot Hotel on Sunday by the Tourism Industry and Commerce Minister, Oneidge Walrond. This year the Magazine features 215 businesses, compared to 74 when the first edition was launched in 2019. Giving some insights into the Magazine, Vishnu Doerga […]

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Residents laud road upgrade in Rockstone, Region Ten

As part of the PPP/C administration’s manifesto commitment to improve the quality of community roads across the region, residents of Rockstone, Linden, Region Ten, are now benefitting from the ongoing upgrade to the road. The contract to the tune of $14.8 million was inked in December 2021 to rehabilitate the road from Wisroc to Rockstone. […]

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Region Seven men start journey to building a better, more resilient community – Minister McCoy

– At MOM launch in Bartica Region seven men welcome Men on a Mission Initiative Men in Region Seven have welcomed the President’s Men on a Mission Initiative, which was launched in the region at Bartica on Saturday. The event was held at the Bartica Community Centre Ground where the Minister within the Office of […]

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Region Five men must fight against toxic masculinity – Minister Edghill

– Says exhibit “strength under control” at MOM launch   In keeping with the theme of this year’s international Men’s Day, the Men on Mission initiative was on Saturday afternoon launched in Region 5. Public Works Minister, Bishop Juan Edghilll attended the regional launch at the Fort Wellington Regional Democratic Council Compound. “Men on Mission” […]

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