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‘Efficient, reliable’ public service needed to push Guyana’s transformation- President says as new…
The six members of the Public Service Commission (PSC) were sworn in on Thursday and President Dr. Irfaan Ali underscored the need for these Commissioners to help the country develop a highly competent, professional and efficient public…
With nurses ‘doubling up’ shifts, Guyana looks to Cuba for short-term help
Guyana, like many other countries in the Caribbean, is faced with a shortage of nurses and with some of these healthcare workers forced to “double up” their shifts, President Dr. Irfaan Ali says the country is looking to Cuba for some…
France setting up diplomatic office in Guyana but will not issue visas here
France is seeking to intensify its presence in Guyana and from September, there will be a new French diplomatic office in Georgetown.
This was announced by the French Ambassador to Suriname and Guyana, Nicolas de Lacoste at a French…
Guyana continues high-level engagements with top US officials
Foreign Secretary, Robert Persaud on Wednesday met the United States (US) Assistant Secretary of State for Western Hemisphere Affairs, Brian Nichols during an official visit to Washington.
A release from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs…
Public Service Commission to be named before weekend, paving way for Judicial body to be set up
President Dr. Irfaan Ali on Wednesday confirmed that the members of the Public Service Commission (PSC) will be named before the end of this week and that will pave the way for the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) to be set up.
Guyana’s…
President says will announce Dharamlall’s replacement this week
President Irfaan Ali on Wednesday morning said he will announce the person to replace Nigel Dharamlall as the Minister of Local Government and Regional Development by the end of this week.
President Ali announced Dharamlall’s resignation…
‘Guyana striving to dismantle obstacles in the way of empowering women & girls’…
See below full statement from President Dr. Irfaan Ali:
I am pleased to join the rest of the world in commemorating World Population Day 2023.
This year’s theme, “Unleashing the power of gender equality: “Uplifting the voices of women…
Over 2,000 women get ‘hard skills’ training
An estimated 2,000 women were trained under the Board of Industrial Training (BIT) last year, Labour Minister Joseph Hamilton has said, noting that the number represents 46% of those who were trained.
According to the Labour Minister,…
As Housing Ministry develops more expensive schemes, fraudulent sales remain a huge challenge
The Ministry of Housing and Water is spending much more to develop new areas to meet the mammoth demand for housing solutions locally, subject Minister Collin Croal said on Monday.
Croal, while addressing the second ‘Dream Realised’…
Ashton Chase dies
Message from President Irfaan Ali on the passing of Mr Ashton Chase, SC
“I have learnt with great sadness of the passing of Mr. Ashton Chase SC.
“His death represents an incalculable loss to our nation. His name and contributions will…