Guyana third in World Bank World Development Index 2008

Guyana placed behind Dominica and Grenada in the Caribbean on the World Bank’s World Development Indicator for 2008. source: Caribbean Net News

Guyana: World Bank Approves $9.6 Million Grant to Strengthen Economic Governance and Reduce Poverty

Washington, April 27, 2006 ?The World Bank’s Board of Directors today approved a $9.6 million International Development Association (IDA) grant to support the government of Guyana in its efforts to strengthen economic governance and reduce poverty. In particular, the new program aims to improve transparency, accountability and efficiency with which resources are used across the public sector, including by strengthening the role of Parliament in fiduciary oversight.
Source: World Bank

Presidents Jagdeo and Castro sign cooperation agreements

Georgetown, GINA, February 04, 2006

Guyana and Cuba have heightened their relations with Presidents Bharrat Jagdeo and Fidel Castro affixing their signatures on enhanced cooperation agreements.

President Jagdeo left Guyana for Cuba on February 1, accompanied by Minister of Public Service Dr. Jennifer Westford, Director of Budget Dr. Ashni Singh, Director of Regional Health Services Dr. Bheri Ramsarran and Director of Protocol at the Office of the President Col. Francis Abrahams.
Source:Office of the President of Guyana