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Guyanese Urged to Stay Calm as Cash Grant Registration Continues

Guyanese citizens who have yet to register for the $100,000 cash grant are encouraged to remain calm, as accessible walk-in locations will be established to accommodate all eligible individuals. This reassurance came from Senior Minister in the Office of the President with responsibility for Finance and Public Service, Dr. Ashni Singh, during an exclusive interview […]

President Ali: Bauxite sector rebounds after collapsing under APNU+AFC administration

President Dr. Irfaan Ali delivered a scathing critique of the APNU+AFC administration on Sunday night, highlighting the severe decline of Guyana’s bauxite sector under their leadership and the subsequent resurgence achieved under the People’s Progressive Party Civic (PPP/C) government. During his live address, President Ali provided a detailed account of the sector’s decline, attributing it […]

Forestry sector production increased by over $15.6B since 2020 – Pres. Ali

In a live broadcast on Sunday, President Dr. Irfaan Ali detailed the revitalisation of Guyana’s forestry sector under his administration. He emphasised that production in the sector has seen an impressive cumulative increase of more than $15.6 billion since 2020, marking a turnaround from the decline experienced during the APNU+AFC Coalition tenure. The Head of […]

100K cash grant: Over 412,000 Guyanese registered and 302,000 cheques cut

Senior Minister in the Office of the President with Responsibility for Finance and Public Service Dr. Ashni Singh has disclosed that over 412,000 Guyanese have been registered for the government’s $100,000 cash grant. Of that amount, more than 302,000 cheques have been issued, with 95,000 already distributed. “To date, we have registered in excess of […]

NGSA 2025 slated for April 16 – 17 – Education Minister announces

Minister of Education, Priya Manickchand has officially announced that the 2025 National Grade Six Assessment (NGSA) will be held on April 16 and 17, just ahead of the Easter holiday weekend. The announcement was made during a video posted on her Facebook page as schools prepare to reopen for the Easter term. Minister Manickchand emphasised […]

Local Gov’t Minister to review salary issues at Linden Town Council

President Dr. Irfaan Ali has called for an urgent review of the legal framework governing salary payments at the Linden Town Council amid reports that workers’ salaries were delayed due to the Mayor’s refusal to sign off on payment vouchers. Addressing a gathering in Linden early Sunday morning, President Ali highlighted the importance of ensuring […]

New Mackenzie-Wismar Bridge on track for early completion – MoPW’s Project Manager

The US$35 million Mackenzie-Wismar Bridge in Region 10 is progressing ahead of schedule, according to Project Manager Patrick Thompson of the Ministry of Public Works. “We are on track for early completion,” Thompson announced on Sunday morning during a site visit by President Dr. Irfaan Ali and a team of Ministers who travelled to the […]

Edghill: No decision yet on old Harbour Bridge, but it won’t be “scrap iron”

Minister of Public Works Juan Edghill has assured the public that while no final decision has been made regarding the fate of the current Demerara Harbour Bridge, once the new bridge becomes operational, it will not be discarded as “scrap iron.” Speaking at a presser in Georgetown on Saturday, Edghill highlighted the structure’s potential for […]

10,377 land allocations completed as of December 27, 2024

The Ministry of Housing proudly concluded a highly productive year, announcing that 10,377 land allocations were completed as of December 27, 2024. This achievement demonstrates the government’s ongoing dedication to addressing the growing demand for housing across Guyana. Out of the total allocations,10,216 plots were designated for residential use, providing thousands of families the opportunity […]

Guyana welcomes over 1M passengers in 2024, surpassing Pres. Ali’s 2025 forecast

By the end of 2024, Guyana recorded over one million international passenger movements across its four key ports of entry: Cheddi Jagan International Airport (CJIA), Eugene F. Correia International Airport (EFCIA), Lethem Border Crossing, and Moleson Creek Crossing. Chief Executive Officer of the CJIA, Ramesh Ghir, made this announcement during the Ministry of Public Works’ […]
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