General Secretary of the People’s Progressive Party (PPP) Dr Bharrat Jagdeo says the government is committed to appointing members of the Local Government Commission, and will do so at the soonest. He made this remark during his weekly press conference with media operatives Thursday last, at his party’s headquarters in Georgetown. That is why Opposition […]
The Commonwealth Secretary-General, the Rt Hon Patricia Scotland KC, has echoed the alarm of Dr Irfaan Ali, the President of the Co-operative Republic of Guyana, after a coast guard vessel from the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela entered the waters of Guyana on 1 March 2025. President Ali, in a news conference, stated that a Venezuelan […]
World Wildlife Day is celebrated annually on March 3 and serves as a global platform to raise awareness about the importance of wildlife conservation and the need to protect our planet’s diverse ecosystems. The United Nations established the day in 2013 to encourage action for the preservation of wildlife and biodiversity. This year’s theme, “Wildlife […]
On Saturday, Agriculture Minister Hon. Zulfikar Mustapha handed over eight mini excavators to various Neighborhood Democratic Councils (NDCs) in Region Six (East Berbice – Corentyne). Over the past few weeks, several NDCs across the country have benefited from similar initiatives as part of the government’s efforts to empower local authority areas with the necessary equipment […]
The Government of Guyana strongly condemns the invasion by Venezuelan armed patrol ships into its exclusive waters and has instituted diplomatic, legal and security measures to respond to the situation. President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali on Saturday delivered a firm statement sitting alongside Prime Minister Brigadier (Ret’d) Mark Phillips and Chief of Defence Staff, Brigadier […]
Residents from Supenaam to Taymouth Manor along the Essequibo Coast will soon have a reliable supply of treated water as works are now completed on the new $1.18 billion water treatment plant at Onderneeming. The treatment plant is currently in the testing phase. This update was provided by Minister of Housing and Water Collin Croal […]
– Major projects advancing without affecting citizens The government is taking strategic actions to ensure vital road projects progress steadily without obstructions or causing major inconvenience to citizens. By addressing key challenges such as resident relocation, traffic diversions and site rehabilitation, the government is keeping these projects on track for timely and satisfactory completion. Minister […]
A Single mother, Shawnella Johnson was among the 500 families who received a house lot at Onderneeming Housing Scheme Phase IV extension, Region Two, taking them one step closer to becoming homeowners. The lots allocated fall under the low, moderate and middle-income categories. All the allottees will have access to their lots this year at […]
The General Secretariat of the Organization of American States (OAS) unequivocally condemns the recent actions of Venezuelan naval vessels threatening ExxonMobil’s Floating Production Storage and Offloading (FPSO) units operating within Guyana’s internationally recognized maritime territory. Such acts of intimidation constitute a clear violation of international law, undermine regional stability, and threaten the principles of peaceful […]
Minister of Public Works, Bishop Juan Edghill has insisted that all ongoing construction projects across Region Six must be completed by March 31. The minister made the announcement during a regional engagement on Friday, during which he visited over 30 locations where infrastructure works are in progress. These include New Amsterdam, Canfield/Enterprise, Borlam, Fyrish, Hampshire, […]