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Works moving apace for massive infrastructural works across Guyana
President Dr. Irfaan Ali stated that a number of efforts are underway, with the aim of rapidly expanding Guyana’s physical infrastructure, improving connectivity with continental and regional neighbours and trading partners, and developing…
Gov’t aims to cut electricity costs in half by end of 2024 – President
President Irfaan Ali Monday said the government has commenced investment in the energy sector, aiming for new generation capacity of at least 500 Megawatts (MW) in the immediate term, with the option to expand this further in the longer…
Billions in cash transfers, tax relief have helped families, boosted economy – President
Over the past year, billions of dollars have been transferred directly to the people of Guyana, President Irfaan Ali said Monday, helping families and simultaneously boosting the economy.
Recognising the devastating impact of Covid-19 on…
Public servants, including teachers, will get salary increase by year end
President Irfaan Ali on Monday announced that public servants, including teachers, will receive a salary increase by the end of the year and that there will be the annual bonus to all public servants. He said the increase would be…
President again commits to honour those who fought for democracy
President Irfaan Ali on Monday again pledged to honour those who helped in securing the swearing in of his government a year ago in the face of a glaring five-month attempt by the former APNU+AFC government, in collusion with senior…
‘We cannot expose children to unvaccinated teachers’ – President Ali
President Irfaan Ali on Monday said that he hopes teachers will show leadership and get vaccinated as the government prepares to reopen schools in September.
“We cannot expose children to unvaccinated teachers,” the President stated…
“Be innovative with your investments” – Pres Ali urges business community
President Irfaan Ali has called on the business community to be innovative with their future investments as the “new Guyana” requires bold thinking, visionary actions and fearless decision making.
The Head of State made these comments…
Gov’t to clamp down on illegal mining – Natural Resource Minister
Illegal mining in Guyana leads to a significant loss in revenue for the country and the destruction of protected environments and according to the Minister of Natural Resources, Vickram Bharrat, the government is working assiduously to…
August 9 ruling on Lowenfield’s attempts to block Gunraj, Shadick from discussions on his dismissal
Justice Jo Ann Barlow will rule on August 09, 2021 on a request for a Conservatory Order by the country’s embattled Chief Elections Officer (CEO) Keith Lowenfiled.
Lowenfield has filed an Application in the High Court, seeking the Order…
Government to present $12M to over 40 groups for Emancipation celebrations
Minister of Culture, Youth and Sport Charles Ramson Jr. on Thursday evening confirmed that the government has set aside $12 million to be distributed to over 40 groups for the country’s Emancipation Day activities.
The presentation…