‘Agriculture is an engine of a resilient future for Guyana’

–President Ali says as Agriculture Month begins   The full text of a statement from President, Dr. Irfaan Ali on the commencement of Agriculture Month: “EACH year, the month of October is designated as Agriculture Month and is dedicated towards celebrating the farmers, fishers, processors, and entrepreneurs whose efforts feed our nation and propel our […]

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Capitalise on, pass down opportunities from Guyana’s rapid development

–President Ali tells private sector; emphasises the business community’s role in nation’s progress President, Dr Irfaan Ali underscored the importance of public–private sector partnership in the further development of Guyana during an engagement with members of the private sector. He told representatives from the various Chambers of Commerce, the Manufacturing Association, the Private Sector Commission,

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Gov’t invites public to witness opening of historic Demerara River Bridge

–structure to be opened to vehicular traffic immediately after ceremony PRESIDENT, Dr. Irfaan Ali will, on Sunday, commission Guyana’s new US$260 million Demerara River Bridge, which was built by the China Railway Construction Corporation Limited. In a post on its official Facebook page, the Ministry of Public Works said President Ali decided on October 5,

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Guyana’s parliament will reconvene within the constitutional timeframe –President Ali

THE Parliament of Guyana will reconvene within the constitutional timeframe, President Dr. Irfaan Ali has said. During an interview with journalist Kiana Wilburg, the Head of State, on Tuesday, reminded of the country’s statutes which outline in concrete terms that the National Assembly shall meet for the first time after a general election within a

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President Ali named among TIME100 Next 2025 world’s most influential rising stars

PRESIDENT, Dr. Irfaan Ali has been named one of the world’s most influential rising stars in Time’s Magazine 2025 TIME100 Next list, which spotlights pioneers, leaders, titans, artists, innovators and icons shaping the future. TIME editor-at-large and president of Eurasia Group, Ian Bremmer, described President Ali’s inclusion as a recognition of both Guyana’s rapid economic

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Gov’t seeks partners to deliver affordable housing transformation

THE government, through the Ministry of Housing and the Central Housing and Planning Authority (CHPA), invited contractors, consortia and individuals to submit Expressions of Interest (EoIs) for the construction of housing units across all Administrative Regions. The housing models to be built include: • Low Income Units (650 sq. ft, two bedrooms, toilet and bath,

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Natural Resources Ministry denounces distorted KN report on cash transfers

The following is the full text of a statement from the Ministry of Natural Resources: “THE Ministry of Natural Resources wishes to clarify a most devious publication in the September 30 edition of the Kaieteur News headlined: “Oil cash handouts will leave Guyana poorer” -Minister Bharrat. Unsurprisingly, the news agency misrepresented and twisted the intention

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Berbice man sentenced to seven and a half years for fatal attack

SENTENCING has been concluded for 25-year-old Berbice construction worker Trevor Rajmangal, also known as “Two Star,” following his guilty plea to a manslaughter charge in connection with the death of 36-year-old Mohamed Abdul Ali, also called “Mice” or “Ryan.” The fatal incident occurred between March 18 and 19, 2023, at West Canefield, East Canje, Berbice.

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Guyana actively engaging Middle Eastern partners to advance biodiversity services –President Ali

GUYANA is actively engaging its Middle Eastern partners including Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Qatar to explore opportunities in biodiversity services, as the country positions itself at the forefront of global environmental markets. President, Dr. Irfaan Ali made this disclosure on Tuesday during a broadcast interview following several engagements on the sidelines of

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‘China continues to create new opportunities for the world’

–Ambassador Yang highlights nation’s rapid rise in the global arena CHINA’S rapid rise as an economic powerhouse and a leader in global technology and innovation was highlighted by Chinese Ambassador to Guyana, Yang Yang, who credited the sweeping poverty reduction and decades of reform to the leadership of the Communist Party of China (CPC). Emphasising

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