His Excellency Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali received high praises today from the Prime Minister of Belize, the Honourable John Briceño, for his commitment to transforming the regional agri-food systems. During the opening remarks at the 33rd Inter-Sessional Meeting of CARICOM Heads of Government which is being held in Ambergris Caye, Belize, the new Chair of […]
─ Minister Walrond tells UN Environment Assembly Minister of Tourism Industry and Commerce Oneidge Walrond, said Monday that the preservation of nature is inextricably linked to earth’s survival, and the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). She was at the time addressing the plenary meeting of the resumed Fifth Session of the United Nations […]
The general public has been invited to offer their comments on the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (Control) (Amendment) Bill 2020 – Bill No. 2 of 2021, which is currently before a Special Select Committee for the consideration of custodial sentences. In a statement issued on the Parliament Office’s website, the committee said that it […]
Primary and nursery aged students of Haimaracabra village, Region One, will now be housed in a more comfortable space following the commissioning of a newly constructed primary school. The school was reconstructed by the regional administration to the tune of over $10 million and is equipped with a ramp for persons with disabilities. It has […]
There are no barriers to persons accessing COVID-19 vaccines or treatment in Guyana, Minister of Health, Dr. Frank Anthony assurance on Tuesday, as the World Health Organisation observed ‘Zero Discrimination Day’. Observed under the theme “Let’s combat stigma to ensure the world becomes fairer and more equitable,” the focus this year is on “active vaccine […]
With the World Health Organisation (WHO) approving the reformulation of the US-made Pfizer vaccine for children five to 11 years old, Minister of Health, Dr. Frank Anthony, M.P. said the ministry will be training healthcare workers to administer the vaccine to this population. He said as soon as Guyana receives vaccines for the age cohort, […]
-calls for an immediate cessation of hostilities and a return to diplomacy Guyana has once again called for the cessation of attacks by Russia on Ukraine, urging instead for the peaceful resolution of conflict and a return to diplomacy. Guyana’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ambassador, Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett made the call Tuesday, as the […]
Over 120 up and coming female-owned businesses will be on display this Saturday, March 5, as the Ministry of Human Services hosts the WE LIFT 2 Exhibition at the Arthur Chung Convention Centre, Liliendaal, East Coast Demerara. The event, which follows a successful pilot expo last year, will be held in recognition of the innovation […]
— Says CARICOM must reinforce its commitment to peace in Russia/Ukraine crisis His Excellency Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali has highlighted several key areas for discussion at the Thirty-Third Inter-Sessional Meeting of Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), which is billed for Tuesday and Wednesday in San Pedro, Ambergris Caye, Belize. The Head of State […]
Senior Minister in the Office of the President with Responsibility for Finance Dr. Ashni Singh today condemned what he termed the misinformation campaign targeting the Amaila Falls Hydropower project and other major development projects as he noted that it is the same campaign which was carried out prior to 2015 and resulted in major projects […]