President Irfaan Ali has officially taken over the chairmanship of CARICOM from Dominica’s Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit. In his six-month tenure, President Ali pledges to focus on regional security, development goals, and initiatives addressing food security. The New Year, according to President Ali, offers renewed possibilities to advance CARICOM’s strategic priorities. Emphasizing regional security as […]
The Public Works Ministry in Guyana is actively working to complete five major stellings across the country by the end of 2024, according to Minister of Public Works, Juan Edghill. These stellings are crucial infrastructure projects that aim to improve the lives of citizens in various regions and modernize the country’s maritime sector. Minister Edghill […]
In his New Year message, President Dr. Irfaan Ali expressed confidence in Guyana’s future, anticipating unprecedented growth and advancement in 2024. President Ali emphasized the collective determination of the nation through trials, threats, triumphs, and instances of despair in the past year. Entering the New Year, President Ali affirmed his government’s commitment to improving the […]
There has been significant growth in air travel to Guyana, as the Cheddi Jagan International Airport (CJIA) records an 11 percent increase, moving closer to the one million annual visitor mark. In 2023, CJIA processed over 729,000 passengers, marking an 11 percent increase compared to the previous year. The month of December alone saw 64,134 […]
The Government of Guyana is taking strategic steps to enhance its maritime capabilities with the prioritized acquisition of another specialized vessel. Minister of Public Works, Juan Edghill, emphasized the significance of obtaining a “fit for purpose” vessel that aligns with the nation’s transportation and safety standards. The primary objectives include improving fuel consumption, reducing travel […]
In a recent interview with NCN News, the United Kingdom’s Minister for Americas and the Caribbean, David Rutley, confirmed the UK’s commitment to lobbying support for Guyana in its pursuit of a peaceful resolution to the border controversy with Venezuela. Rutley emphasized that the UK has actively raised the matter at the UN Security Council […]
Guyana’s Aeronautical Engineering School has received commendation for its internationally recognized services, according to Dr. Marcel Huston, the Director of the National Accreditation Council. In a recent report, Dr. Huston emphasized the school’s commitment to delivering quality education that meets global standards. The Art Williams and Harry Wendt Aeronautical Engineering School, having recently certified over […]
The Joint Declaration of Argyle, aimed at fostering dialogue and peace between Guyana and Venezuela, has been successfully reached. Prime Minister of St. Vincent and the Grenadines and Pro-Tempore President of the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC), Dr. Ralph Gonsalves, read the statement that outlines eleven immediate and 90-day steps to prevent […]
In a move to enhance the Caribbean’s response to future pandemics, the Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) has secured support from the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB). The collaboration is formalized through the signing of a Pandemic Fund Technical Cooperation agreement between the two entities. The initiative aims to assist CARPHA in mitigating the public health […]
President Irfaan Ali is leading a delegation from Guyana at the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) Conference of Parties (COP) 28. The conference, scheduled from November 30 to December 12, will see Guyana pushing for climate financing, forest incentives, and showcasing its Low Carbon Development Strategy (LCDS). As part of its efforts, […]