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Budget 2024 Allocates Over 90 Billion Dollars to Transform Guyana’s Security Sector

The security sector in Guyana is set for a comprehensive transformation with Budget 2024, as over 90 billion dollars are allocated to modernize various aspects. Home Affairs Minister Robeson Benn highlighted key areas of focus, emphasizing improvements in physical and transport infrastructure, training opportunities regionally and internationally, and the development of community policing groups. For […]

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Guyana Government to Introduce New Legislation Addressing Sexual Violence and Harassment

The Guyanese government is set to introduce two new bills, the Sexual Violence Bill and the Sexual Harassment Bill, to combat sexual assault and harassment effectively. Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs, Anil Nandlall, made this announcement during the opening of a center aimed at providing support to victims of sexual and gender-based violence. […]

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Government Engages Soesdyke/Linden Highway Villages to Address Concerns

The Office of the Prime Minister conducted an outreach in villages along the Soesdyke/Linden Highway as part of ongoing efforts to engage with residents, listen to their concerns, and discuss potential solutions. Minister within the Office of the Prime Minister with responsibility for Public Affairs, Kwame McCoy, assured residents that the government is actively working […]

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Local Government Ministry Allocates Budget for Market Rehabilitation in 2024

The Ministry of Local Government aims to utilize its budgetary allocation to complete various community-focused projects, with a particular focus on the rehabilitation and construction of several markets. Minister within the Ministry of Local Government and Regional Development, Hon. Anand Persaud, shared details of the projects. In response to the losses incurred due to fires […]

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Guyana Tourism Authority Hosts Second Tourism Business Clinic

The Guyana Tourism Authority (GTA) organized the second round of the Tourism Business Clinic, streamlining the processing of documentation and licenses for tourism businesses. This initiative aims to simplify and expedite the certification and licensing procedures for tourism operators. In the past, businesses had to navigate multiple agencies individually to obtain certifications and licenses. However, […]

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Hope and Justice Centre Opens at Lusignan to Support Victims of Violence

A new Hope and Justice Center has been inaugurated at Lusignan on the East Coast of Demerara, providing a comprehensive range of social, legal, medical, and other services for victims of sexual, domestic, and gender-based violence. The facility is the first of its kind not only in Guyana but also in CARICOM. Attorney General and […]

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Linden Leaders Commend Budget 2024 as a Solid Financial Roadmap

Leaders in Linden, Region 10, have praised the 2024 budget as a well-crafted financial roadmap that prioritizes key sectors of the economy. The budget has been applauded for its allocation to the health and education sectors, with leaders expressing confidence that this focus, along with infrastructure development, will contribute to significant growth in Guyana. Dwight […]

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GWI Revolutionizes Customer Service with WhatsApp Chatbot

Guyana Water Incorporated (GWI) has taken a significant step towards modernizing customer interactions by introducing its WhatsApp Chatbot. This new tool is expected to streamline the customer service experience, making it more convenient and efficient for users. The WhatsApp Chatbot allows customers to access 24/7 customer service through a user-friendly and efficient platform. Andrea Khan, […]

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New Billboard Unveiled to Welcome Visitors to Linden

A new welcoming landmark has been introduced at Millies Junction, Amelia’s Ward in Linden, aimed at enhancing the town’s tourism appeal. The billboard, financed by the Ministry of Tourism Industry and Commerce through the Region Ten Tourism Committee, bears the inscription, “Welcome to Linden, the heartland of Guyana.” The picturesque billboard is part of the […]

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Government Allocates Funds to Advance Digital Skills Training for Youths

The Guyanese government is set to boost the digital landscape by training 1,000 young individuals in Information and Communication Technology (ICT) for outsourced high-value nearshore jobs. The initiative, part of the Education Ministry’s budgetary allocation of 135.2 billion Guyanese dollars, is estimated to cost $735 million over a two-year period, beginning this year. Minister of […]

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