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Over 400 Guyanese re-migrate from US, Canada, UK and Caribbean last year – Todd  

Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Co-operation Hugh Todd has revealed that 409 Guyanese have re-migrated to their homeland in 2024. During day one of the 2025 Budget debates, Todd said the re-migrants primarily originated from the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and Caribbean nations. “Mr. Speaker, this highlights the trust and confidence of […]

“We will take our people back,” says Jagdeo on Trump’s mass deportation plans

Vice President Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo has expressed the government’s readiness to accept Guyanese nationals who may be affected by United States President Donald Trump’s mass deportation plans. “We will take our people back if they’re deported,” Dr. Jagdeo said at a press conference at Freedom House on Robb Street on Thursday. He added, “What are […]

Govt set to elevate the standard of community-level health care and education

President Dr Irfaan Ali announced that a new minimum standard for quality of service at community health centres and schools has been agreed upon and will soon be implemented across the country.  The announcement followed a full day of frank and open discussions with Regional Executive Officers, Regional Health Officers, and Regional Education Officers from the respective Administrative Regions […]

GM&CC ready to pursue massive $6.4B debt owed by company linked to PNC/R

Days after being slammed by Vice President and General Secretary of the People’s Progressive Party Civic (PPP/C) Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo, the Georgetown Mayor and City Council (GM&CC), said it would pursue the substantial debt of $6.4 billion owed by a company linked to the People’s National Congress Reform (PNC/R). This was disclosed by Georgetown Mayor […]

Reconstructed Providence Nursery School Commissioned

Minister of Education Priya Manickchand recently commissioned the newly reconstructed Providence Nursery School at Herstelling, marking a significant step in Guyana’s continued efforts to expand access to quality early childhood education. The project, completed in just four months for $35,700,000, now provides a modern and nurturing learning environment for 120 children, supported by 12 fully […]

Priya Manickchand: At almost every age group, Guyanese will receive cash grants

Education Minister Priya Manickchand, on Sunday, January 19, disclosed that for almost every age group, Guyanese will receive cash grants from the People’s Progressive Party Civic (PPP/C) government. According to Minister Manickchand, there has been every indication that the government will continue to give these grants to its citizens. She also hinted that the grants […]

NIS to focus on efficiency, debt management, and customer care this year

Highlighting the “significant improvements” made in service delivery, the National Insurance Scheme (NIS), will focus this year on enhancing operational efficiency, debt management, and customer care. During the 2025 National Budget Presentation, Senior Minister in the Office of the President with responsibility for Finance and the Public Service, Dr. Ashni Singh, said that NIS plans […]

Preparation underway for new state-of-the-art museum and art gallery

The government has commenced preparations for the design of a new state-of-the-art museum and art gallery. This museum and art gallery are among the projects planned for this year for the culture and arts industry. In addition to the museum and art gallery, which is estimated to cost $1 billion, the Dr. Irfaan Ali-led Administration […]

Feed pelletiser storage building among initiatives planned for livestock industry this year

Senior Minister in the Office of the President with responsibility for Finance and the Public Service, Dr. Ashni Singh, during the presentation of the 2025 National Budget, provided insights into some of the initiatives planned this year for the livestock industry. Among the initiatives are the construction of a feed pelletiser storage building, a modular […]

‘Every single stratum in society has something coming out of this budget’ – Min. Mustapha

Minister of Agriculture, Zulfikar Mustapha, has said that the 2025 National Budget, has “something” for every level or class of Guyanese. Speaking on the heels of the $1.382 trillion budget, Minister Mustapha expressed his satisfaction with the allocations and highlighted the government’s commitment to delivering on promises while introducing new initiatives to modernise the country […]
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