The Education Management Information System (EMIS) software has been launched with the aim of revolutionizing education delivery in Guyana. This software is designed to enhance information sharing and streamline operations in schools, making education more efficient and effective. EMIS will provide education officers with real-time access to comprehensive information about each school in the system. […]
President Dr. Irfaan Ali has called on the Caricom private sector to join forces and establish a consortium aimed at addressing the challenges facing the regional maritime transport system. Speaking at the second AfriCaribbean Trade and Investment Forum, President Ali emphasized the need for collective action to tackle issues such as inadequate infrastructure, inefficient port […]
Over a decade after the implementation of the Sustainable Housing for the Hinterland Programme in 2009, residents and contractors from Region One gathered to share their stories of transformation over the weekend. The initiative, funded with a budget exceeding 4 million US dollars from the Inter-American Development Bank and executed by the Housing Ministry’s Central […]
The second annual AfriCaribbean Trade and Investment Forum (ACTIF2023) commenced today at the Marriott Hotel in Georgetown, Guyana. President Dr. Irfaan Ali announced a pivotal initiative aimed at enhancing the cash flow for local oil and gas service providers through the establishment of a Local Content Facilitation Fund in collaboration with the African Export Import […]
WITH Venezuela showing no signs of walking back from its planned December 3 referendum on matters relating to the Essequibo border controversy, Guyana has applied to the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in The Hague, seeking to block the planned vote. Today, the ICJ responded in a statement indicating November 14 as the day that […]
Investments in education continue to positively impact the lives of children in Region Three. The Leonora Secondary School welcomed two new dormitories and the Stewartville Secondary School inaugurated a cutting-edge Smart Classroom, all commissioned on Monday. The male and female dormitories at Leonora Secondary, constructed at a cost of $75 million, will provide accommodation for […]
Agriculture Minister, Zulfikar Mustapha, provided an update on Guyana’s efforts to export honey. He stated that challenges persist due to transshipment restrictions in Trinidad and Tobago. Initially, Trinidad and Tobago imposed restrictions over concerns about the American Foulbrood disease, which affects honeybees. Minister Mustapha anticipates a repeal of this law in the future. Additionally, Minister […]
Senior Finance Minister, Dr. Ashni Singh, participated in the Navratri celebrations at various mandirs in Region Six, marking the culmination of the nine nights of fasting and prayer with the celebration of Dusshera. Navratri is a significant Hindu festival spanning nine nights and ten days, which commenced on October 15 and concluded recently. Minister Singh […]
Contracts worth a staggering $8.8 billion were officially signed for the construction of 287 community roads across Region Six. The signing ceremony, led by Senior Finance Minister Dr. Ashni Singh, took place at the Albion Community Center Ground, marking a significant step towards enhancing the infrastructure in this region. A total of 200 contractors will […]
Agriculture Minister Zulfikar Mustapha emphasized the importance of modernizing farming techniques and sharing best practices to achieve food security. He spoke during the opening of an agriculture symposium held under the theme “Exploring Opportunities in Agriculture Through Innovation and Collaboration”. Minister Mustapha highlighted that achieving a 25 percent reduction in the regional food import bill […]