- For role in financing, protecting nature

-by Kimberly Giddings

The importance of protecting biodiversity and taking global action to address environmental challenges was further highlighted by Environmental Protected Areas Commission Advisor Damian Fernandes.

Fernandes during an appearance of Starting Point saidGuyana’s extensive natural environment offers an important perspective on global biodiversity conservation, with approximately 90 percent of the country covered by natural ecosystems.

President Irfaan Ali has cautioned the region against backing global shipping policies without first knowing what they will cost it. 

He was at the time addressing the Caribbean Shipping Association’s 56th Annual General Meeting and Conference at the Marriott in Georgetown.

Net zero is the global goal of cutting carbon emissions, and shipping is being asked to get there too. 

However, President Ali says the Caribbean must weigh for

Persons who were allocated house lots in the Providence-Glasgow Housing Development in Region Six are expected to identify their respective lots by the end of November.

This was disclosed by Minister of Housing Collin Croal, who visited several housing developments across the region earlier today, engaging contractors and assessing ongoing works.

The Providence-Glasgow Housing Development is being designed to accommodate approximately 1,800 re

And on this occasion, we share with you how gardening is being used as therapy for persons recovering from stroke. 

A number of stroke patients gathered at the Palms Rehabilitation Department on Brickdam to engage in fun but meaningful activities that would contribute to improving their daily lives.

Occupational Therapist, Crystal Gill says the intention is to give patients the opportunity to engage i

Former Colombian President Iván Duque is calling for greater international investment in biodiversity conservation, including through biodiversity bonds, credits and private-sector financing.

Speaking on the Starting Point podcast, Duque praised Guyana’s leadership in establishing the Global Biodiversity Alliance, which is working to bring countries and partners together to finance the protection of nature.

He pointed to the country’s

The Ministry of Agriculture through the Guyana Livestock Development Authority hosted a Ruminants expo on Sunday at the Rising Sun Turf Club in Region Five.

The exhibition showcased sheep developed through crossbreeding between Barbados Black Belly and local breeds, highlighting efforts to strengthen the genetic quality of Guyana’s livestock.

Several cattle breeds were also displayed, reflecting the Government’s continued efforts to enhance the country’s beef and dairy produc