We have noted the decision of the Honourable Chief Justice, Madam Roxane George, CCH, SC, in respect of the legal challenge by Ramps Logistics (Guyana) Inc. We have not yet received a copy of Her Honour’s written ruling in the cause. Upon receipt, the same would be scrupulously examined for the purpose of determining, inter […]
– One-stop diabetic centre on the cards As Guyana joins the rest of the world in observance of World Diabetes Day, Minister of Health, Dr Frank Anthony said the ministry’s partnership with the US-based Mount Sinai hospital will see improved access to treatment for diabetes patients, as well as enhanced medical services and training. […]
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation has set out several measures to support national policies to fulfill the government’s agenda of creating opportunities for local business development. Speaking at the Business Development Forum hosted recently by the Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Foreign Secretary, Robert Persaud said there are countless untapped opportunities […]
In consonance with President, Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali’s commitment to ramp up monitoring and enforcement of littering laws, Solid Waste Management Director for Georgetown, Walter Narine said an anti-littering campaign will commence on Tuesday. In an interview with DPI, Narine pointed out that tremendous resources are being expended to enhance the outlook of Georgetown. However, […]
Chair of the National Toshaos Council, Derrick John, has been attending the 27th conference of parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), COP27. On Friday November 11, Mr. John spoke in the Nature Zone of COP 27, updating participants on how Guyana’s indigenous peoples and local communities had engaged with […]
His Excellency President Irfaan Ali said that following the National Cleanup Exercise, heavy focus will be placed on enforcement to ensure that the country remains clean. The Head of State made this statement as he joined in the continuation of the National Cleanup Exercise along Vlissengen Road in the vicinity of St. Sidwell’s Primary School […]
– Calls for focus to be placed on tangible outcomes of GCCI Business Development Forum His Excellency Dr Irfaan Ali reiterated calls to the local private sector to capitalise on numerous opportunities facilitated by the Government of Guyana. The Head of State gave this charge during the keynote address earlier today at the opening ceremony of the […]
The government has allocated in excess of $12 billion towards the regularisation and development of a number of communities across Region Two. Of that amount, some $200 million will be allocated towards the regularisation of the Charity squatting area. Speaking at the land allocation exercise in Charity, on the Essequibo Coast, President, Dr Mohamed Irfaan […]
Hon. Vice President Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo is currently in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) where he is engaging senior Government Officials and investors. General matters of cooperation and investments were discussed during his meeting with His Highness Sheikh Ahmed Dalmook Al Maktoum. Dr. Jagdeo also met with H.E. Reem Ebrahim Al Hashimy, Minister of State […]
Residents of Georgetown are being urged to participate in National Enhancement Exercise which continued on Saturday across the country. This call was made by Prime Minister, Brigadier (Ret’d), Mark Phillips who accompanied President, Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali at the cleanup exercise on Vlissengen Road in the vicinity of St. Sidwell’s Primary School. The Prime Minister […]