President Dr. Irfaan Ali has revealed plans to expand and continue the part-time job initiative in the upcoming year, citing its positive impact on wealth creation and poverty alleviation. Despite facing some criticism, the initiative, introduced last year, has proven to be a significant contributor to the workforce, particularly benefiting around 15,000 Guyanese, predominantly women […]
The Guyanese government continues its commitment to the GOAL scholarship program, with an allocation of four billion dollars to support an additional six thousand students. Outgoing Minister of Public Service, Sonia Parag, highlighted the significance of investing in Guyana’s human resources as a crucial foundation for the country’s transformation. Initially launched when the PPP returned […]
Home Affairs Minister Robeson Benn revealed during a recent media conference that there has been a significant surge in the number of individuals applying for Guyanese citizenship, with many having Guyanese ancestry. Minister Benn attributed the growing interest in Guyanese citizenship to the abundant opportunities and overall growth across various sectors in the country. The […]
In addressing the concerns about road safety, Acting Traffic Chief, Senior Superintendent Mahendra Singh, advocates for a focus on education and a shift in attitude rather than implementing more stringent processes for acquiring driver’s licenses. Senior Superintendent Mahendra Singh emphasizes that road safety education should commence within the home and the closest family circle. While […]
In Region 6, residents have expressed their satisfaction with the 2024 national budget, describing it as inclusive and filled with opportunities for everyone. The historic 2024 national budget, surpassing one trillion dollars, has garnered widespread praise, with residents of Region 6 commending its inclusivity and various initiatives aimed at social and structural improvement. Juanita Barrows, […]
The significant investment of $500 million allocated to the Ministry of Labour in the 2024 budget, signals a commitment to enhancing skills training initiatives in Guyana. Minister Joseph Hamilton expressed his enthusiasm for the budgetary allocation, stating, “The ministry will work with the disability commission to ensure that we can have disabled persons across the […]
Education Minister Priya Manickchand has expressed her satisfaction with the budgetary allocation for the Ministry of Education in 2024, emphasizing the positive impact it will have on the country’s education system. In a video statement, Minister Manickchand conveyed her enthusiasm. The budget allocates a substantial $135.2 billion to realize the government’s vision of creating a […]
Following a commitment made by President Irfaan Ali during a recent outreach to Mocha Arcadia, East Bank Demerara, several young people from the community have registered for skills training programs facilitated by the government through the Board of Industrial Training (BIT). This initiative was part of an engagement with three ministers and government officials. Ministers […]
Minister of Agriculture, Zulfikar Mustapha, has expressed optimism about the accelerated growth of the agriculture sector in Guyana in the upcoming year. Welcoming the budgetary allocations for the sector, Minister Mustapha highlighted the significant progress made in 2023, with agriculture estimated to have expanded by 7 percent. Despite challenges such as the impact of El […]
In a move to boost the small business sector and foster economic growth, the Guyanese government has announced a substantial financial injection into the Small Business Development Fund and increased support for the Small Business Bureau. The details were shared in the latest Republic Bank-sponsored Business report. Finance Minister Dr. Ashni Singh highlighted the crucial […]