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Pres. Ali discusses stronger economic ties, biodiversity collab with UK Foreign Secretary

President Dr Irfaan Ali on Friday met with United Kingdom Foreign Secretary, David Lammy, to discuss a number of key matters that will see...

MoHSSS says it has addressed over 2700 cases of child abuse

The Ministry of Human Services and Social Security says it has responded to approximately 2,753 reports of child abuse to date and that it...

Mae Thomas remains on paid leave – VP Jagdeo

Nearly four months after being sent on leave with immediate effect on June 11, 2024, Mae Thomas, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Labour,...

President Ali to address Parliament on cost of living

President Dr Irfaan Ali will be addressing the National Assembly next month where he is expected to outline measures to address rising cost of...

PNC’s O&G plan lacks substance – Jagdeo

General Secretary of the People’s Progressive Party (PPP), Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo, has dismissed the recently announced oil and gas plan by the PNCR/APNU as...

Sod turned for largest solar project on Essequibo Coast

Prime Minister Mark Phillips, along with regional officials and representatives from the Guyana Utility Scale Solar Photovoltaic Programme (GUYSOL), today turned the sod for...

Generator installed in Mahdia to ease blackouts; solar power coming shortly

The government has installed a generator set in Mahdia, Region Eight (Potaro-Siparuni) to ease the frequent blackouts experienced by residents in the town and...

First Lady Arya Ali honoured with Global Impact Leadership Award

NEW YORK (September 26, 2024) - In recognition of her work to advance the rights of women and girls, First Lady Mrs Arya Ali...

Pres. Ali announces launch of Global Biodiversity Alliance; inaugural summit slated for next year

President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali announced the launching of a Global Biodiversity Alliance, which seeks to unite biodiversity-rich countries to develop a scalable model...

Over 300 young professional homes at LBI near completion

The Ministry of Housing and Water through the Central Housing and Planning Authority (CHPA), is on track to build 700 young professional homes at...

Recent Articles

‘Rich, foreign companies should pay their taxes’ – VP condemns M&CC’s tax waiver to...

Vice President Dr Bharrat Jagdeo has joined in condemning the cash-strapped Georgetown Mayor and City Council for its granting of a 25 per cent...

Jagdeo defends rental of second powership

General Secretary of the People’s Progressive Party, Dr Bharrat Jagdeo has explained the feasibility of renting a second power ship to meet the growing...

‘We believe in our ministers, it’s just tough love’ – Jagdeo defends Ali’s fiery...

President Dr. Irfaan Ali’s meeting with Permanent Secretaries, Engineers, Contractors and Ministers of the Government at 05:30h on Tuesday, November 12, 2024, has been...

LIAT (2020) Ltd launches new inaugural flight to Guyana

LIAT (2020) Ltd is thrilled to announce the launch of its inaugural flight to Georgetown, Guyana (GEO), on November 19, 2024. This new route...

MoE rolling out book distribution initiative nationwide

The Ministry of Education is distributing scores of high-quality textbooks and exercise books to students across Guyana, with the intention of enhancing education services. The...

After 2 years on the run, Corentyne labourer remanded for murder of ex-convict

A Corentyne labourer was on Wednesday remanded when he appeared at the Number 51 Magistrate’s Court before Magistrate Tuanna Hardy to answer the capital...

Construction of $74M bridge at Alliance Road to commence next week

Construction of an access bridge at Alliance Road, Timehri on the East Bank of Demerara is scheduled to commence in a few days. This was...

‘Only Coconut’ factory closes after losing TT market; Govt to intervene

Agriculture Minister, Zulfikar Mustapha recently visited the Precision Global Inc. factory on the Linden Soesdyke Highway. Precision Global Inc. is the parent company for the...

Guyana honoured as climate transparency leader; joins ranks with Japan, Netherlands Singapore

Guyana has been honoured as the only country in the Caribbean Community (Caricom) to be recognized as a champion of climate transparency. It has...

Guyana seeking partners to develop hemp industry – Pres. Ali tells UK trade mission

With the legislation having been in place since 2022, the Guyana Government is now actively moving to develop a local hemp industry and is...