Housing Ministry tightens monitoring, moves to curb fraud
The Ministry of Housing has moved to tighten oversight of its projects, with a strong focus on improving the quality of houses…
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Walrond rejects claims that Mohameds’ extradition was accelerated
Home Affairs Minister Oneidge Walrond last Thursday firmly rejected claims that the extradition matter involving the Mohameds’ family was fast-tracked, insisting that…
Datadin rebuts poverty claims, points to improved development ranking
People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) Member of Parliament Sanjeev Datadin on Thursday pushed back against opposition claims about poverty levels in Guyana, arguing…
Manickchand outlines decentralisation push, funding boost for NDCs and municipalities
Minister of Local Government and Regional Development Priya Manickchand on Thursday said the ministry is repositioning itself to better deliver services at…
Government working to reverse IMO ‘strikes’ as maritime sector undergoes major overhaul
The Government of Guyana is moving to reverse 19 “strikes” issued by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) following an audit in 2018…
Guyana athletes secure over 1,000 medals as sports investment expands -Ramson
Guyana’s athletes have secured more than 1,000 international and regional medals over the past three years, a milestone Minister of Culture, Youth…
Manickchand says ‘political will, not oil’ drove key social programmes
Minister of Local Government and Regional Development Priya Manickchand on Thursday pushed back against claims that Guyana’s current development and social programmes…
Minister Indar – GDF helicopter crash report exempt from release on national security grounds
“Because it is a national security issue, it is exempted.” That was the firm position taken by Minister of Public Utilities and…
Bharrat says Guyana’s oil and gas sector among best-managed globally
Minister of Natural Resources Vickram Bharrat on Tuesday told the National Assembly of Guyana that Guyana’s oil and gas sector is now…
Browne-Shadeek rejects claims traditional Amerindian homes reflect poverty
Minister of Amerindian Affairs, Sarah Browne-Shadeek, on Tuesday pushed back against comments made in Parliament suggesting that Amerindians should no longer be…