By Delicia Janneire The Deputy Chief Immigration Officer, Superintendent Stephen Telford, is urging the public to collect their passports from immigration offices, with over a thousand passports currently awaiting pickup. During an interview, Superintendent Telford revealed that more than 1000 passports are available for collection at the Camp Street office. Additionally, passports are also awaiting […]
By Celestine Chacon | February 6, 2025 The Ministry of Home Affairs is set to expand its community policing efforts by adding 40 new Community Policing Groups (CPGs) in 2025, aimed at strengthening law enforcement and enhancing security at the community level. This initiative was disclosed by Minister of Home Affairs, Robeson Benn, during the […]
February 5, 2025 The Parliamentary Committee of Supply resumed its review of the 2025 budget estimates this morning, focusing on the Ministry of Health’s allocation. During the session, Health Minister Dr. Frank Anthony announced that the government had successfully secured a grant of 15 million US dollars from the Pandemic Fund, aimed at preparing Guyana […]
By Kimberly Giddings | February 5 2025 The Department of Education, Region Four District, recently hosted a vibrant secondary school dance competition for students aged 14-18, as part of the Ministry of Education’s Children’s Mashramani celebrations. The event, held under the theme “Expressing Culture and Creativity as One Guyana,” brought together students from schools on […]
By Saskia Warrick | February 4, 2025 Neighbourhood Democratic Councils (NDCs) across the country will soon be equipped with mobile firefighting equipment as part of a broader initiative to strengthen local emergency response efforts. The measure falls under the $2.8 billion allocation for local government bodies within the Ministry of Local Government and Regional Development’s […]
By Saskia Warrick | February 4, 2025 The government is advancing plans for the establishment of the Guyana Law School, with land identified and feasibility studies in progress. The update was provided during the parliamentary scrutiny of the Ministry of Legal Affairs’ $1.6 billion budget approval. Seven acres of land have been earmarked at the […]
By Samuel SukhnandanFebruary 4, 2025 The government remains committed to ensuring that all eligible Guyanese receive the $100,000 cash grant, Prime Minister Brigadier (Ret’d) Mark Phillips reiterated on Monday. During the Parliamentary Committee of Supply’s examination of budget estimates and expenditures under the Office of the Prime Minister, PM Phillips defended the over $40 billion […]
By Marlena WillieFebruary 4, 2025 In observance of World Cancer Day 2025, two cancer survivors shared their personal journeys and emphasized the importance of early screenings and routine checkups to maintain overall health and well-being. The event, held by the Periwinkle Club at Muneshwers Limited, aimed to raise awareness about cancer and its impact on […]
By Kimberly GiddingsFebruary 4, 2025 Travellers arriving at or departing from Cheddi Jagan International Airport (CJIA) can now take advantage of electronic immigration forms, designed to reduce congestion and improve the overall passenger experience. The new system, known as the “Embarkation/Disembarkation” (E/D) form, allows passengers to conveniently fill out their forms online. By scanning QR […]
By Celestine Chacon| February 4, 2025 President Irfaan Ali has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to transparency and fairness in Guyana’s housing sector, emphasizing the strict regulations in place to prevent any misconduct in land allocations. During a live broadcast on Monday evening, Dr. Ali addressed the operations of the Central Housing and Planning Authority (CH&PA), […]