In a recent visit to communities on the East Bank of Demerara, President Irfaan Ali announced plans for agricultural projects and committed to a series of road works. The president engaged with residents, focusing on boosting food production and addressing community infrastructure needs. Youths in Mocha Arcadia, East Bank Demerara, will soon benefit from agricultural […]
Amerindian communities in Guyana have utilized over three billion dollars from carbon credit funds, according to an update from Amerindian Affairs Minister Pauline Sukhai. The funds, generated from the sale of carbon credits, are making a significant impact on the transformation of Indigenous communities. In 2022, 232 Amerindian communities utilized 3.6 billion dollars from carbon […]
The Community Support Officers (CSOs) programme in Guyana has made significant strides, providing skills training to over 2,600 young Amerindians in the past three years. In the previous year alone, the Amerindian Affairs Ministry recorded substantial participation in various training courses under the CSOs programme. Minister Pauline Sukhai shared the achievements in a press briefing. […]
Several youths from Kitty in Georgetown have enrolled in skills training programs, including heavy-duty machinery operation, electrical installation, and concrete block making, following a commitment by President Irfaan Ali to enhance the skill sets of the area’s youth. Government ministers engaged with the youths to discuss potential career paths and the acquisition of new skills. […]
President Dr. Irfaan Ali conducted a walkabout in Kitty, Georgetown, addressing concerns raised by residents. Among the issues highlighted were improper drainage, irrigation, poor roadways leading to flooding, dumping of debris, and security matters. In response to these concerns, President Ali pledged to develop a comprehensive plan to swiftly deal with the issues and provide […]
Vice President Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo has dismissed accusations of nepotism and favoritism leveled against the PPP/C government by Opposition Leader Aubrey Norton. Responding to Norton’s New Year’s message, where he accused the government of benefiting friends and families, Vice President Jagdeo stated that a factual examination would reveal that the only party guilty of such […]
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 […]
A significant milestone was achieved as a $35 million US-dollar contract was formally signed for the construction of a new four-lane bridge connecting Wismar and Mackenzie in Linden. The contract was awarded to the China Railway Construction Corporation Limited (CRCC), and the signing ceremony took place at the project site. President Dr. Irfaan Ali, joined […]
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 […]
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 […]