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As the government accelerates its digital transformation agenda, Home Affairs Minister Oneidge Walrond has announced that passport services are expected to become fully accessible online by the end of the year. Speaking on the Starting Point Podcast with host Fareeza Haniff, Minister Walrond said the ongoing rollout of online immigration services has already proven successful, […]

While Guyana’s seven sanctioned projects have produced “black crude”, the eighth project under consideration is expected to produce condensate. According to Alistair Routledge, President of ExxonMobil Guyana, condensate falls on the lighter end of the petroleum spectrum and is, therefore, higher in value. Once it receives the government’s blessings, it will produce the country’s most

Across Guyana, many patients unfortunately delay cancer treatment after being told by friends or relatives to try “bush” remedies. Dr Syed Ghazi, Director of Outreach at the Cancer Institute of Guyana, cautions that such distractions do more harm than good. He urges everyone to trust medical professionals for advice and get screened early.

Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs, Anil Nandlall, SC, is of the firm conviction that Guyana has leveraged its natural resource wealth so responsibly that it has recorded an indisputable record of achievements. As the country continues on this pathway of transformation, Nandlall said, “We are now the most blessed generation of Guyanese to

While the Gas-to-Energy project is seen as the key to unlocking Guyana’s era of industrialisation, the government’s plan for a deepwater port is equally important to that vision. This is according to the Managing Director of Bounty Farm Ltd., David Fernandes, who noted that together, these two projects will significantly enhance the nation’s ability to

Even as the government continues to channel the nation’s wealth towards diversified growth, equal emphasis is being placed on safeguarding the well-being and dignity of every citizen. On this premise, Minister of Human Services and Social Security, Dr. Vindhya Persaud, says a strategy is underway to build out Guyana’s emerging “Care Economy.

With Guyana set to sign four new agreements with oil companies this month, Director of the Local Content Secretariat, Michael Munroe, says there will be “bountiful opportunities” for locals to tap into procurement and employment.

The Ministry of Amerindian Affairs will be taking its work beyond the corridors of Georgetown and into the heart of indigenous communities. This was noted by the ministry’s Director General, Sonia Latchman. She told Starting Point that this approach is intended to ensure the voices of indigenous people are not only heard but fully reflected

On account of the leadership provided by President, Dr Irfaan Ali and Vice President, Dr Bharrat Jagdeo, every Guyanese is experiencing the direct and indirect benefits of our nation’s oil resources. This is according to Minister of Natural Resources, Vickram Bharrat. Given the extent of the benefits to come, he believes Guyana is entering a

Having surpassed its ambitious target of 50,000 house lots and now aiming to deliver an additional 40,000 homes, Minister within the Ministry of Housing, Vanessa Benn, says this milestone reflects the government’s steadfast commitment to improving the lives of citizens. According to Minister Benn, expanding access to housing is not only essential for strengthening family