By Kimberly Giddings | January 14, 2025 The Court of Appeal and High Court have successfully launched the e-litigation web portal, a key component of the judiciary’s strategic plan for 2025 to 2031. Acting Chief Justice Roxanne George highlighted this achievement during the opening of the 2025 Law Year and Demerara Criminal Assizes. The e-litigation […]
By Delicia Janneire | January 14, 2025 The Transport and Harbours Department (T&HD) of the Ministry of Public Works has reported a record revenue of over $1.2 billion for 2024, marking a 6.99% increase compared to the previous year. General Manager Yolanda Hughes Smith shared these figures during the Ministry’s Year-in-Review report, highlighting the significant […]
By Delicia Janneire | January 14, 2025 Guyana is making significant strides toward obtaining its FLEGT (Forest Law Enforcement, Governance and Trade) License, a certification that will open new market opportunities for businesses within the forestry sector. Minister of Natural Resources, Vickram Bharrat, provided an update on the country’s efforts to meet the necessary criteria […]
By Delicia Janneire | January 2025 Minister of Home Affairs, Robeson Benn, is urging international partners to provide more physical support in the battle against the drug trade by land, air, and sea. Speaking during his ministry’s year-in-review report, Minister Benn emphasized the importance of collaboration with international and regional partners to make a significant […]
By Celestine Chacon | January 14, 2025 At her ministry’s year-end press conference, Minister of Human Services and Social Security, Dr. Vindhya Persaud, announced a significant milestone in combating domestic violence in Guyana, revealing a 33% reduction in murders linked to domestic violence in 2024. This reduction is attributed to various initiatives and improvements in […]
January 11, 2025 Minister of Sport, Charles Ramson Jr, provided an update on the government’s ambitious sports infrastructure projects, expressing confidence that major developments in stadium construction will progress significantly in 2025. These projects are part of the broader vision set by President Irfaan Ali’s administration to improve Guyana’s sporting sector. The Mackenzie Stadium in […]
By Tracy Romalho | January 14, 2025 Minister of Public Works, Hon. Juan Edghill, announced that the government is exploring the possibility of expanding major roadways into six lanes to address growing traffic concerns. The expansion is seen as a crucial step to accommodate the current traffic volume, which has far outgrown the existing roadway […]
January 13, 2025 In a year-end press conference, Minister of Sport Charles Ramson Jr. praised the remarkable performance of Guyana’s athletes and the sports sector overall in 2024. Describing the year as “remarkable, outstanding, and record-breaking,” Ramson highlighted the country’s success in various sporting disciplines on local, regional, and international levels. Guyana’s athletes earned a […]
January 13, 2025 Registration for the $100,000 cash grant for citizens aged 18 and above has officially commenced in Region 10, with residents lining up at various registration sites across Linden. The initiative aims to support citizens financially, and thirty-eight registration sites have been established to ensure a smooth process. Many residents, including Sharon Vancooten, […]
By Saskia Warrick | January 13, 2025 The Caledonia Water Treatment Plant on the East Bank of Demerara has been officially commissioned, marking a major milestone in improving water access for over 12,000 residents. This development is part of Guyana’s broader efforts to modernize its water infrastructure and ensure sustainable access to clean water across […]