In an effort to ramp up its awareness initiatives for World Tourism Day (September 27), the Guyana Tourism Authority (GTA) strategically engaged all tourism associations, committees and other key sector players to develop activities that placed emphasis on this year’s theme – Rethinking Tourism. NEW TOURISM EXPERIENCESOne of the priority areas of focus for the […]
-Tells Graham’s Hall Primary School graduating class to set solid and clear goals Prime Minister, Brigadier (Ret’d), the Honourable Mark Phillips reaffirmed the Government’s commitment to ensuring that Guyanese children have access to education and the best possible opportunities to lead the nation forward. “Our Government is proud of our children, as their hard work […]
The 2022 National Census currently underway across the country, will be used by the government to further streamline its development plans for Guyana. The national population count, which commenced on September 15, will also produce an analysed and aggregated report that will be used by the government, academics, and private sector. Chief Statistician of the […]
– works ongoing to clear critical drainage structures Earlier today, Agriculture Minister Zulfikar Mustapha handed over two tillers to the Den Amstel Progressive Fellowship Farmers’ Group. The donation came following a commitment made by Vice President Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo during a recent outreach in Region Three. During the outreach, the farmers requested assistance to increase […]
More than 100 Guyanese have found employment through the US $190 million Linden to Mabura Hill Road construction project currently underway by a Brazilian company, Construtora Queiroz Galvao S.A. Conducting his first inspection of the multi-billion-dollar project Wednesday, Public Works Minister, Bishop Juan Edghill expressed satisfaction with the progress the team has made so far, […]
The PPP/C Administration remains committed to its efforts to ensure that every Guyanese has access to opportunities for growth. The government allocated $74.4 billion for the nation’s educational system, with a focus on ensuring that all citizens have access to high-quality education, which caters for restructuring the school curriculum, expanding teachers’ training programmes, constructing new […]
Guyana has joined the rest of the world in efforts to obtain safer and greener seas by transitioning to a zero and low-emission shipping industry. Public Works Minister, Bishop Juan Edghill said the preservation of the marine ecosystem while expanding shipping in Guyana, is crucial for a sustainable future. “Greener technologies can impact and help […]
– improved attendance, 217 schools to benefit from October The National Breakfast Programme was formally launched in Georgetown at a simple ceremony hosted by the Education Ministry at the West Ruimveldt Primary School on Thursday. The programme currently provides nutritious meals for 10,300 Grade Six pupils in Regions Two, Three, Four, Five, Six and Ten. […]
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has applauded the PPP/C Government on its progress in strengthening Guyana’s anti-corruption framework and fiscal transparency. At the just concluded 2022 Article IV consultation with the Government of Guyana, the IMF highlighted several pillars that have been fortified by the government to ensure transparency and a stand against corruption. […]
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has commended Guyana’s significant economic growth, notwithstanding the numerous challenges encountered since the PPP/C attained the governing chair in August 2020. The financial agency, on Tuesday said it welcomed the wide-ranging economic recovery, following the pandemic-induced recession, prolonged election impasse, the general increase in prices due to the May/June floods, […]