Cashew Island, Mazaruni to get new schools
Children from Cashew Island in New River, Region Six and the Lower and Middle Mazaruni in Region Seven, will benefit from the construction of...
CDB secures US$50M credit facility from French agency to help region with climate adaptation...
The Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) has secured an additional US$50 million in financing through a credit facility established with Agence Française de Développement (AFD),...
Over 700 small miners received land tenures in 4 yrs-Min. Bharrat
More than 700 small miners in Guyana have been granted land tenures over the past four years, contributing to the growth of the country's...
Norton dismisses govt.’s concerns over steep salary increases for public sector
Leader of the People’s National Congress Reform (PNC/R), Aubrey Norton, has dismissed the government’s concerns that significant wage increases for public servants could destabilize...
NAREI, CAPA sign agreements to help farmers adopt new practices
The National Agricultural Research and Extension Institute (NAREI) and the Caribbean Agricultural Productivity Improvement Activity (CAPA) have signed two Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs), aimed...
GTU was outplayed by govt.
Dear Editor,
The negotiation outcomes and, moreover, the now signed agreement between the Guyana Teachers' Union (GTU) and the government leave much to be desired....
$13 Billion invested in indigenous communities since 2020- Min. Parag
The government, through the Ministry of Local Government and Regional Development, has invested approximately $13.1 billion since 2020 to foster development within Amerindian communities.
This...
PNCR oil and gas framework document to be released closer to elections – Norton
People’s National Congress/Reform (PNC/R) Leader, Aubrey Norton announced during a press conference on Tuesday that his party’s oil and gas framework will be released...
Govt, teachers’ salary increase pact has “adjustable clause” to payout beyond 27% if needed
While the agreement inked between the government and the Guyana Teachers Union (GTU) will see an accumulative 27 percent increase in salary for the...
Norton accuses govt. of hijacking National Toshaos Council, neglecting Indigenous issues
The National Toshaos Council (NTC) Conference kicked off on Monday at the Arthur Chung Conference Centre (ACCC) in Georgetown, bringing together leaders from indigenous...
