Guyana’s aviation sector is on track to return to pre-pandemic levels, according to Public Works Minister Juan Edghill. Both Cheddi Jagan International Airport and Eugene F. Correia International Airport have seen increases in arrivals, departures, and overflights, marking significant recovery in the sector. Minister Edghill reported that Cheddi Jagan International Airport now handles about 500 […]
The government of Guyana is consulting with both local and international companies to restart operations at the former Troy Resources Mine. Minister of Natural Resources Vickram Bharrat revealed that the government is forming a local consortium and seeking foreign investors due to the substantial investment required. Additionally, 112 small mineral properties within the Troy Resources […]
By Nakasia Logan The recently concluded International Building Expo 2024, held at the National Stadium in Providence, has been hailed as a major success by Minister within the Ministry of Housing and Water, Susan Rodrigues. The Expo, which showcased cutting-edge innovations from both local and international companies, exceeded expectations, drawing tens of thousands of attendees. […]
By Josiah Williams The 25% by 2025 food security agenda for Guyana and CARICOM is poised to be a landmark achievement, according to Dennis Francis, President of the United Nations General Assembly. Speaking at the conclusion of his four-day visit to Guyana, Francis expressed strong confidence in the initiative’s success and its potential impact on […]
By Josiah Williams As tensions escalate in Venezuela, Dennis Francis, President of the United Nations General Assembly, has called for constructive dialogue to address the country’s political turmoil. Speaking at a media briefing, Francis expressed the UN’s readiness to mediate discussions if invited by Venezuelan authorities. “The UN promotes elections and would be willing, I’m […]
By Fabiana Mcklmon The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) continues its efforts to enhance the quality of life for persons with disabilities worldwide, as highlighted by Dennis Francis, President of the UN General Assembly. Speaking on the program Disability and You, Francis stressed the organization’s ongoing work to address the needs of people with mental, […]
By Fabiana Mcklmon Guyana is set to become the first country in the Caribbean to conduct human leukocyte antigen (HLA) testing for organ transplants. The announcement was made by Minister of Health, Dr. Frank Anthony, during a recent media engagement. Currently, the country sends samples for HLA testing abroad, specifically to Miami. However, the Ministry […]
President Dr. Irfaan Ali outlined the government’s targeted initiatives to counteract the impact of global food price increases and alleviate the cost of living for Guyanese in his national address on Friday evening. He attributed the surge in global food prices and related costs to disruptions caused by the Russian-Ukraine war and the global pandemic. […]
The English as a Second Language (ESL) camp, which supported approximately 450 migrant children, concluded today with a funday event. Organized by the Migrant Education Support Unit of the Ministry of Education, the camp aimed to improve English language skills among migrant children through engaging games and recreational activities. Over the two-week program, participants demonstrated […]
Guyana’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ambassador Carolyn Rodrigues, has expressed concerns that the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) set for achievement by 2030 are unlikely to be met. She highlighted that only 17% of the goals have been achieved so far, largely due to the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic and the ongoing conflict […]