By QU Dongyu, Director-General of the FAO THE agri-food systems of Latin America and the Caribbean produce enough food to feed more than its own population of 664 million. This contribution to world food security and nutrition is the result of the rich biodiversity of its land and marine ecosystems, and the resourcefulness of its…
23-Y-0 busted with illegal guns, ammo, millions in cash for court tomorrow
A 23-year-old government employee who was caught with illegal guns, ammunition and millions of dollars in cash at the Ministry of Health Drugs Bond at Diamond, East Bank Demerara, is expected to be charged soon. This is according to Regional Commander Senior Superintendent Mahendra Siwnarine. He told the News Room on Tuesday that the storage…
Guyana has waged a commendable battle against COVID-19 -VP Jagdeo
As the country continues to see a decline in active COVID-19 cases and a major decrease in new cases, Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo today said Guyana has waged a commendable war against the COVID-19 pandemic, which prepared the stage for the full reopening of the country. Mr. Jagdeo who is on a two-day visit to…
$21.5B invested to enhance local water supply
By Cassandra Khan OVER the past two years, the government has expended over $21.5 billion to enhance the water supply across Guyana, according to Minister of Housing and Water, Collin Croal. In his address to persons at the Guyana Water Incorporated’s (GWI)’s World Water Day Exhibition at the National Cultural Centre, on Tuesday, Minister Croal…
‘Guyana, wider C’bean attractive place for investments’- Ali courts Middle East investors
Guyana and other Caribbean countries are young nations seeking to develop their economies and President Dr. Irfaan Ali believes that international investors, like those in the Middle East, can find attractive investment opportunities here. The Guyanese Head-of-State shared this belief as he courted Middle Eastern investors during a keynote address delivered on Tuesday at the…
Guyana has waged a commendable battle against COVID-19 -VP Jagdeo
As the country continues to see a decline in active COVID-19 cases and a major decrease in new cases, Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo today said Guyana has waged a commendable war against the COVID-19 pandemic, which prepared the stage for the full reopening of the country. Mr. Jagdeo who is on a two-day visit to…
GOAL Scholarship awardees to benefit from subsidized internet costs
IN a bid to ensure GOAL Scholarship beneficiaries study uninterruptedly and with less financial strain, Vice-President, Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo, has said that the government will subsidize a portion of the cost they pay for internet services and will work simultaneously to improve bandwidth countrywide. The Vice-President made this announcement during an interaction with GOAL Scholarship…
Missing girl, 18, found with hair cut off, burns, bruises on body
An 18-year-old girl who was reportedly kidnapped was found alive with her hair cut off and bruises and burns about her body on Tuesday. The girl, who is from the East Bank of Demerara, disappeared after she traveled to Georgetown on Monday to transact some business at the bank for her family. Relatives told the…
Guyana has waged a commendable battle against COVID-19 -VP Jagdeo
As the country continues to see a decline in active COVID-19 cases and a major decrease in new cases, Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo today said Guyana has waged a commendable war against the COVID-19 pandemic, which prepared the stage for the full reopening of the country. Mr. Jagdeo who is on a two-day visit to…
Caribbean has foundation for a modern economy
—President Ali says, outlines vast economic potential at CIF2022 in Dubai PRESIDENT, Dr. Irfaan Ali, has said that the Caribbean region is a stable platform with all of the components for a modern and emerging economy. The Head of State said this during his keynote address at the Caribbean Investment Forum (CIF2022), hosted by the…
