Attorney General Anil Nandlall expressed confidence in Guyana’s performance during the on-site assessment conducted by the Caribbean Financial Action Task Force (CFATF). The assessment focuses on Guyana’s fiscal policies regarding the prevention of money laundering and countering the financing of terrorism. This evaluation marks the fourth round of assessments, spanning over two years. During the […]
Vice-President Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo of Guyana has accused Khemraj Ramjattan, the leader of the Alliance for Change (AFC), of being “deliberately deceptive” and exploiting vulnerable sugar workers to further his own political agenda. These remarks came during a press conference on Thursday, where Dr. Jagdeo criticized Ramjattan for his recent comments on the sugar industry. […]
Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo, General Secretary of the People’s Progressive Party (PPP/C), has expressed concern over the Opposition’s lack of responsiveness to government invitations and responsibilities. He accused the Opposition of not fulfilling their mandate to the people, citing their handling of the Petroleum Activities Bill and the Natural Resources Fund Public Accountability and Oversight Committee. […]
The Government of Guyana will be dispatching a broad-based delegation to Chinese Landing in Region 1, to conduct a comprehensive situational analysis following the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights’ (IACHR) issuance of precautionary measures in favor of the Indigenous Community of Chinese Landing. This decision was disclosed by Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo, General Secretary of the […]
Participants of the recently concluded Speaker’s National Youth Debating competition have been offered apprenticeship opportunities to further nurture their talents and skills. The apprenticeship program was announced by Hon. Charles Ramson, Minister of Culture, Youth, and Sport, during the competition’s closing ceremony and awards. Impressed by the outstanding performances and enthusiasm demonstrated by the participants, […]
Opposition Leader Aubrey Norton has launched a strong defense of his offensive statement against First Lady Arya Ali and has dismissed concerns raised by the Ethnic Relations Commission (ERC) regarding his remarks. Earlier this month, the ERC wrote to Aubrey Norton after reviewing a video recording of a public meeting where he made degrading comments […]
President Dr. Irfaan Ali is scheduled to pay a state visit to China later this month to strengthen bilateral ties between the two nations. Although the exact date of the visit has not been announced, Dr. Ali confirmed that discussions will cover both new and existing areas of cooperation. One of the main topics on […]
The Government of Guyana has announced plans to provide significant financial assistance to the families who tragically lost their children in the Mahdia dorm fire. Attorney General Anil Nandlall stated in an interview that this decision comes in direct response to the families’ expressed needs. Following the devastating incident at the female dormitory of Mahdia […]
In a simple ceremony held at the Boardroom of the Regional Democratic Council, the Chairman and Vice Chairman for the 18 Neighbourhood Democratic Councils (NDCs) in Region Six were sworn in on Tuesday. The 18 chairpersons and 18 vice chairpersons took the oath of office, committing to serving their respective communities to the best of […]
Regional Health Officers (RHOs) in Guyana have been tasked with conducting assessments of their respective primary healthcare systems. Health Minister Dr. Frank Anthony announced this initiative with the aim of addressing regional health needs and challenges more effectively and enhancing service delivery. The assessments will help identify and understand various issues plaguing the healthcare system, […]