UG Establishes a University Press
The University of Guyana (UG) and Ian Randle Publishers (IRP) of Jamaica signed an agreement on March 16, 2017 to establish The University of Guyana Press as the publishing arm of UG to create an outlet for the scholarly work of faculty and student researchers, as part of efforts to boost research and scholarship at the nation's sole national university.
Small Campus Fire at Turkeyen Contained - University of Guyana Press Release
The University of Guyana is working with the investigators from the Guyana Fire Service and Guyana Police Force to determine the cause of a small fire which started at around 10:00 h on Tuesday, March 8, 2017.
New Media Accreditation Criteria for Government Facilities
The Government of Guyana has issued new criteria for media personnel security clearance at the Ministry of the Presidency offices and at State House.
President David Granger, "Guyana welcomes the decision by UN Secretary-General, Mr. Ban Ki-moon"
Georgetown, Guyana – (December 21, 2016) President David Granger, today, said that Guyana welcomes the decision by United Nations' (UN) Secretary-General, Mr. Ban Ki-moon to identify a definitive deadline to the Good Offices process for the resolution of the Guyana/ Venezuela border controversy.
A Letter To Santa
Dear Santa,
It has become traditional for me to write to you at Christmastime with a “Wish List” for Guyana.
We are thankful for the favourable responses you gave to some of last year’s requests and look forward to your positive and joyful support this year.
High Commissioner Giroux gives up his seat – to commemorate the International Day of the Girl
To commemorate the 5th International Day of the Girl, Mr. Pierre Giroux, the High Commissioner of Canada to Guyana gave up his seat on Friday, October 14, 2016 to a young Guyanese girl who, through a High Commission social media competition emerged as the successful candidate to take the prestigious seat.
40th Anniversary of the Terrorist Attack on Cubana Airlines CU-455
October 6, marked the 40th anniversary of the terrorist attack on Cubana Airlines CU-455 carrying 73 persons including students, athletes, and children. Flight CU-455 was scheduled to fly from Guyana to Cuba via Trinidad, Barbados, and Kingston, Jamaica.
IMF 2016 Article IV Consultation Statement by the Executive Director for Guyana
In a press release the International Monetary fund IMF 2016 Article IV Consultation Statement by the Executive Director for Guyana reported that "While economic activity in Guyana was supported by large new mining investments, growth slowed to 3 percent in 2015, reflecting delayed budget implementation and lower commodity prices."
Statement on Old Age Pension eligibility
The Ministry of Social Protection wishes to clarify that Old Age Pension is different from Government Pension and National Insurance Scheme Pension.