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Discussions on financing, operational modalities of Corentyne River bridge to start soon
See below joint statement from Guyana and Suriname following strategic dialogue between the two Presidents:
Head of State of the Republic of Suriname, H.E. Chandrikapersad Santokhi and Head of State of the Cooperative Republic of…
Two new wells commissioned in Region One as gov’t inches closer to closing gap in hinterland…
Two new water systems were commissioned at Five Miles and Seven Miles in the Mourca sub-district of Region One (Barima-Waini) by Minister of Housing and Water, Collin Coral on Saturday.
Croal said this is two of 25 wells to be drilled in…
New road at Arrowsana to significantly cut travel time for residents
A $33.4M road was commissioned on Saturday at Arrowansa in the Moruca sub-district of Barima-Waini (Region One), eliminating the necessity for residents to have lengthy boat and tractor journeys.
Minister of Housing and Water, Collin…
‘Guyana is attracting attention’ as fmr. U.S. President Bill Clinton set for two-day visit
With opportunities booming and massive economic transformation ongoing here, former President of the United States of America, Bill Clinton will be in Guyana from Monday for a two-day visit to participate in a forum, focused on…
Leonora market tarmac completed, vendors to be relocated soon
Leonora market vendors on the West Coast of Demerara will now benefit from a more spacious and enabling business environment, as a new tarmac has been completed to accommodate them.
This includes sanitary facilities, upgraded drainage,…
All learning platforms to be AI integrated within a year – President Ali
In keeping with technological advancement, the government is working to shift the entire educational platform to a fully online system with the aid of Artificial Intelligence (AI).
“We have agreed in Cabinet that we are now working on a…
Guyana is safe for investment – EU Ambassador
The European Union’s (EU) Ambassador to Guyana, Rene Van Nes, says safety concerns were a top priority for European investors considering investment opportunities in Guyana during a trade mission last year.
In his address at a high level…
Upskilling of nurses, labour shortage to be addressed as Gov’t., Coursera launch learning platform
By Sharda Bacchus
Shardabacchus@newsroom.gy
Thousands of nurses can now be upskilled and other persons now have the opportunity to be equipped with the necessary skills and knowledge enabling them to work in the high demand sectors…
‘Encounter between GDF ranks and Venezuelan soldiers ended with shake of hands’ – GDF
See below full statement issued by the Guyana Defence Force:
The Guyana Defence Force (GDF) wishes to address a recent article published in a local daily regarding an incident on an island in the Cuyuni River at Eteringbang.
On…
Recent actions by Venezuela a ‘flagrant violation’ of Guyana’s sovereignty & territorial…
See below full statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation:
The Government of the Cooperative Republic of Guyana is gravely concerned over the adoption of a law by the Venezuelan National Assembly…