Guyana's global standing continues to grow with increased influence in regional and international decision-making. Minister of Finance Dr. Ashni Singh says the information is the result of decades of disciplined policy and strategic leadership.
Speaking on the Starting Point Program, the Finance Minister explained that Guyana's relationship with international institutions like the International Monetary Fund and World Bank has significantly evolved.
"So you are absolutely c
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The Ministry of Home Affairs has revamped immigration services, allowing applications for visas, work permits and extensions to be completed online via the Immigration Support Services platform.
This shift from a paper-based system has significantly improved efficiency, reducing processing times from months to as little as two weeks or even days, with complete documentation.
"All of those services that used to take a very long time, lots of paper, requiring heavy in-person pres
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A new wing has been added to the Sophia Primary School, addressing overcrowding and bringing comfort and convenience to both teachers and pupils. The investment was welcomed with one pupil expressing herself through a beautiful poem.
The facility encompasses nine classrooms, a head teacher's office, two washroom blocks, and an auditorium. There is also a specialised reading room, a library, and a dedicated medical area.
Education Minister Sonia Parag handed over the keys to the n
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Deputy Assistant Secretary of the United States Commercial Service, Bradley McKinney has described Guyana as a model for responsible energy development, praising the country’s approach to transparency, long-term planning and collaboration with international investors.
Addressing a bilateral chamber event attended by President Dr. Irfaan Ali and major energy stakeholders, McKinney said Guyana’s emergence as a leading oil producer carries major strategic importance for both the United States and the wider
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Venezuela has once again declared that it does not recognise the jurisdiction of the International Court of Justice, as hearings continue today.
The position, repeated before the court today, underscores Venezuela's long-standing refusal to accept the ICJ's authority in the matter, even as the case moves into its critical phase.
Guyana, however, maintains that this stance is not new, and had anticipated that Venezuela would continue to challenge the
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President Dr. Irfaan Ali says Guyana is preparing to leverage its growing energy resources to become a competitive player in artificial intelligence (AI) and digital innovation across the Western Hemisphere.
While delivering remarks at a recent international event, President Ali said energy-producing nations must focus not only on extraction but also on domestic value creation through technology-intensive industries.
“One of the things we have learned the last three years is not only about the product
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