In a symbolic ground-breaking ceremony, Guyana marked a pivotal moment in the rebirth of the Brickdam Police Station, which is set to undergo reconstruction. The sod-turning exercise, held at the station’s Brickdam compound, was attended by His Excellency, Joint Services Heads, and the Contractors of the $28.1 million US dollars project. The reconstruction project signifies […]
President Dr. Irfaan Ali has reaffirmed his commitment to the government’s development model aimed at ensuring wealth creation for all citizens. In response to recent media reports challenging the impact of government policies on wealth creation, President Ali, in a statement on his social media page, rejected the narrative and emphasized that his administration has […]
The Central Housing and Planning Authority (CHPA) is vigorously addressing corruption within its ranks, leading to the termination of an employee following investigations into alleged misconduct. Minister within the Ministry of Housing and Water, Susan Rodrigues, emphasized the authority’s commitment to rooting out corruption wherever it is identified. The termination was a result of a […]
The Guyanese government is actively considering the construction of an oil refinery, engaging with potential investors to assess the viability of such a project. Vice President Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo provided insights during a recent press conference, stating that discussions have progressed significantly, narrowing down the list of potential contractors to about five. Among the parties […]
Keavon Bess, the Head of the Guyana Bodybuilding and Fitness Federation, has announced that Guyana will host the Central America and Caribbean (CAC) Bodybuilding Championship in October this year. After more than a decade, the prestigious regional championship will return to Guyana, with the National Cultural Center chosen as the venue. Bess mentioned that following […]
Guyana has officially taken its seat as an elected member of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) for the two-year term of 2024-2025. The Permanent Representative of Guyana to the United Nations, Ambassador Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett, installed the Guyana flag outside the Council chambers at the UN Headquarters in a ceremony attended by the other newly […]
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 […]