The International Court of Justice (ICJ), will hold public hearings in the case concerning the Arbitral Award of 3 October 1899 (Guyana v. Venezuela) from Thursday 17 to Tuesday 22 November 2022, at the Peace Palace in The Hague, the seat of the Court. The hearings will be devoted to the preliminary objections raised by […]

– Says Government and Church have interconnecting roles to play His Excellency President Irfaan Ali said that in his travels throughout Guyana he has seen a desire by ordinary Guyanese to live in peace, harmony and to come together to enhance growth and development. The Head of State said that there are a small number […]

– Mental Health and Well-Being conference begins – University students laud gov’t approach to mental health Mental Health continues to be a global issue, exacerbated by the devastating impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. As such, the PPP/C Administration remains committed to strengthening the response to this dilemma. In a demonstration of this commitment, the Ministry […]

The Guyana Police Force (GPF) is implementing a number of initiatives for the upcoming holiday season, in an effort to create a safe environment for citizens. This was announced during the GPF’s Christmas Policing Presentation hosted at the Police Officers’ Mess, Eve Leary on Tuesday. The public was updated on the force’s Christmas policing programme […]

– Says Government and Church have interconnecting roles to play His Excellency President Irfaan Ali pledged to dismantle every single door of racism and discrimination in Guyana during his tenure in office. He told dozens of Christian leaders (both locally based and members of the diaspora) that the church is an important partner in achieving […]

The Ministry of Health on Monday launched Oral Health Month at the Regional Health Services Office, in New Amsterdam, Berbice, Region Six. Oral Health Month is being observed under the global theme, Be Proud of Your Mouth for Your Happiness and Well-being. Addressing the launch, Minister of Health, Dr Frank Anthony reemphasised the need for […]

– Emergency Medical Services extended to Region Five   A $28.7 million fire station was on Monday commissioned at Onverwagt, Mahaica-Berbice (Region Five) and the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) extended to the region. Minister of Home Affairs, Robeson Benn, Chief Fire Officer, Gregory Wickham and other representatives including Director of the National Emergency Medical Services, […]

– Special needs policy ties into ESP 2021-2025-Vision 2030 The Ministry of Education’s Unit for the Blind and Visually Impaired hosted the inaugural National Blind Education Conference, on Tuesday, at the National Library, Georgetown.  The conference focuses on the current approach to blind education and developing new directions for the future. Delivering the keynote address, […]

The Honourable Hugh Hilton Todd, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, today received a courtesy call from His Excellency Fernando Nogales Alvarez, Non-Resident Ambassador, Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Kingdom of Spain to Guyana. During the meeting, Minister Todd and Ambassador Alvarez discussed several areas of collaboration between Guyana and the Kingdom of Spain […]

Senior Minister in the Office of the President with responsibility for Finance, Dr. Ashni Singh said the revenues being accrued from the oil and gas sector are still relatively modest, particularly considering the country’s developmental needs. Speaking during the programme ‘Narrative’, Minister Singh said while the petroleum sector continues to grow and generate economic opportunities, […]