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 […]
In a heartwarming gesture, Mrs. Mignon Phillips, the wife of the Prime Minister, visited the maternity ward of the Georgetown Public Hospital on New Year’s Day. Bearing gifts for the seven babies born up to the time of her visit, Mrs. Phillips expressed deep joy and excitement. Filling in for First Lady Arya Ali, Mrs. […]
As the world bids farewell to 2023 and welcomes the new year, Guyanese citizens have shared their aspirations and resolutions for 2024. The year 2023 brought a mix of highs and lows for Guyana, marked by celebratory moments and heart-wrenching tragedies. Reflecting on the past 365 days, citizens expressed their resolutions for the upcoming year. […]
PPP General Secretary Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo addressed concerns about the increasing cost of living in Guyana during a press conference. Dr. Jagdeo highlighted that the global phenomenon of inflation is affecting countries worldwide, emphasizing that Guyana is not alone in facing these challenges. However, he pointed out that the measures taken by the Guyanese government […]
The Ministry of Health concluded the year with an end-of-year press conference, shedding light on the significant progress made in advancing the health sector. Minister of Health, Dr. Frank Anthony, proudly announced that all promises made in the 2020 election manifesto regarding the health sector have been fulfilled. These commitments include the upgrading of healthcare […]
On Christmas morning, President Irfaan Ali, along with Prime Minister Mark Phillips and Minister Kwame McCoy, hosted a special breakfast at the One Guyana Kitchen on Main Street for more than 200 children from Tiger Bay, Kingston, and Alberttown. The event aimed to spread Christmas joy by providing a delightful breakfast experience and distributing toys […]
A heartwarming story unfolded in Corentyne, as Anita Lloyd, a single mother of six, received the gift of a new home for Christmas. President Dr. Irfaan Ali, in collaboration with the Men on Mission initiative and the local business community, made this Christmas wish a reality for the Lloyd family. Anita Lloyd, 35 years old, […]
In a festive celebration, hundreds of children from various communities in Region Ten received toys and treats during the government’s Christmas toy drive and fun day. The event, part of President Dr. Irfaan Ali’s initiative to spread Christmas cheer across the country, featured a day of fun and interaction with Minister of Foreign Affairs and […]