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Single mother gets new home through MoM initiative
A single mother of three, Sadna Rambarran of Lesbeholden, Black Bush Polder, Region Six is the latest beneficiary of a two-bedroom home, as part of President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali’s Men on Mission (MoM) initiative to assist vulnerable…
Guyana’s unemployment rate further declines – IDB report
Guyana’s economy continues along its upward trajectory poised to catapult development to new heights, resulting in a significant decline in the unemployment rate, as well as the balancing of inflation rates.
This is according to a recent…
‘Islamophobia must not be elevated’- Pres. Ali tells historic Muslim symposium
Noting that the history of Islam in the Caribbean is not isolated, President Dr Irfaan Ali on Monday said Islamophobia must not be elevated, more so in a multicultural and multiethnic environment like that of the Caribbean region.…
CFATF commences 4th round mutual evaluation of Guyana
The Caribbean Financial Action Task Force (CFATF) Assessment Team on Monday commenced Guyana’s Fourth Round Mutual Evaluation of the country’s Antimoney Laundering/Countering the Financing of Terrorism/Countering Proliferation Financing…
1,215 tablets for Amerindians to access GOAL programmes
See the full statement from the Ministry of finance below:
As Government continues to demonstrate its commitment to the development of indigenous communities and improving the lives of Amerindians countrywide, Senior Finance Minister…
The jaguar stars at the new Eccles/Haags Bosch roundabout
A life-size figurine of the jaguar, Guyana’s national animal, stands tall as the centerpiece of the new Eccles/Haags Bosch roundabout, East Bank Demerara, commissioned by President Dr. Irfaan Ali on Saturday.
The entire junction is a…
Cultural extravaganza kicks off celebration for Amerindian Heritage Month
The National Park in Georgetown came alive on Friday.
An evening highlighting indigenous art, music, and literature through song, dance and drama.
A cultural extravaganza attended by hundreds of citizens kicked started the month-long…
Cuban specialists coming to develop honey production; 150 Amerindians to undergo agri. training
A team of four specialists from Cuba will be coming to Guyana to help indigenous communities develop and expand honey production and the government has offered to train 150 persons from these communities in the areas of agriculture and food…
Toshaos to prioritize needs with billions in next year’s budget for Amerindians
By Sharda Bacchus
Shardabacchus@newsroom.gy
President Dr Irfaan Ali on Friday said that billions of dollars will be catered for in the 2024-2025 budget to address the ‘priorities’ of hinterland communities.
In a historic move,…
Lynch says U.S. support ‘here to stay’ as she departs Guyana after five years
After serving almost five years as the resident Ambassador for the United States of America (USA) to Guyana, Sarah-Ann Lynch departs.
The diplomat leaves behind her legacy of tripled bilateral trade and deeper business and political…