Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs and Governance

Scenes from today's launch of the National Consultations on Social Media and its Consequential Effects on Children, coordinated by the Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs and Governance, on behalf of His Excellency Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali, President of the Co-operative Republic of Guyana.

The launch brought together representatives from government, civil society, constitutional agencies, religious organisations, academia, youth groups, and numerous other stakeholders for an interdisciplinary and participatory discussion on the alarming effects of unreguled social media on children.

This marks the beginning of a wider national consultation process.

📢 Applications are now open for the Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs and Governance's International Human Rights Law Certificate Course 2026.

Developed as a home-grown educational initiative, the International Human Rights Law Certificate Course seeks to strengthen human rights education and build national capacity in the field of human rights.

Since its inception, the programme has provided hundreds of participants from across Guyana with an accessible and practical introduction to international human rights law and its application within the Guyanese context. The Course has become a recognised platform for human rights education and professional development, bringing together participants from government, civil society, the private sector and the wider public.

Participants will examine:
- The foundations of human rights and the international human rights system;
- Key international human rights instruments;
- Guyana's constitutional, legislative and institutional human rights framework;
- Human rights monitoring and reporting mechanisms; and
- Contemporary and emerging issues in international human rights law.

The Course is offered completely free of charge and will be administered from June to September 2026. Certificates of Achievement will be awarded to participants who successfully complete the programme.

Interested persons are invited to submit an application using the link below or by scanning the QR code.

Application Link: https://forms.gle/NJd364DPAuob3xoZA

Applications close on Friday, June 12, 2026 at 15:00hrs.

🇬🇾 In commemoration of Guyana’s 60th Independence Anniversary and Diamond Jubilee, the Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs and Governance has illuminated its office in the colours of the Golden Arrowhead.

As Guyana marks this significant national milestone, the Ministry joins in celebrating our country’s continued progress and development in the spirit of national unity.

Members of the public passing the Ministry’s office are encouraged to take photos, post them and tag the Ministry as we celebrate Guyana at 60 together.

𝐆𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐆𝐮𝐲𝐚𝐧𝐚 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐒𝐢𝐠𝐧 𝐃𝐞𝐜𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐔𝐍 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐩𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐆𝐥𝐨𝐛𝐚𝐥 𝐁𝐢𝐨𝐝𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐀𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞

Georgetown — The Government of Guyana and the United Nations in Guyana signed a Declaration of Intent (DOI) to formalise the United Nations’ participation in the Global Biodiversity Alliance, marking an important step in strengthening cooperation on biodiversity conservation, sustainable development, climate resilience and global knowledge exchange.

Honourable Gail Teixeira, Minister of Parliamentary Affairs and Governance of the Cooperative Republic of Guyana, and Jean Kamau, UN Resident Coordinator, signed the DOI on 18th May, 2026.

The signing ceremony hosted by H.E. Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali, President of the Co-operative Republic of Guyana, took place at the Office of the President. It was attended by senior government officials from the Ministry of Natural Resources, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation and Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs and Governance, as well as representatives of UN Agencies, Funds and Programmes in Guyana.

His Excellency President Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali, has conveyed that the partnership reflects Guyana’s long-standing commitment to responsible stewardship of its forests, biodiversity and natural resources. He expressed that the signing by the United Nations on to the Global Biodiversity Alliance, led by Guyana, is a powerful affirmation that biodiversity protection and the sustainable management of natural resources must remain central to global development. He underscored that Guyana’s leadership in climate and biodiversity, has shown that innovative partnerships can support environmental stewardship, and Guyana remains committed to sharing experiences and lessons with the international community.

“The United Nations is pleased to join this important initiative, which closely aligns with the world’s shared objectives of sustainable development goals (SDGs) while championing South-South cooperation.” said Jean Kamau, UN Resident Coordinator.

Through the Declaration of Intent, the Government of Guyana and the United Nations reaffirmed their shared commitments to integrating biodiversity considerations into national development planning and sustainable investment frameworks, in line with Guyana’s vision of pursuing development that is inclusive, low-carbon, and climate-resilient. The Declaration further underscores the importance of inclusive participation and the meaningful engagement of Indigenous Peoples and local communities, whose knowledge, stewardship and lived experience are essential to biodiversity conservation.

The Partnership is expected to contribute to stronger coordination, data-sharing and information exchange on biodiversity action within the United Nations Multi-Country Sustainable Development Cooperation Frameworks and the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework, while supporting Guyana’s ongoing leadership in climate and biodiversity diplomacy.

📢 Invitation for Sealed Bids

The Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs and Governance invites sealed bids for the Rental of an Office Building for the Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs and Governance.

Bidding will be conducted through the National Competitive Bidding procedure in accordance with the Procurement Act (2003).

Interested bidders may uplift and inspect bidding documents from the Ministry’s Admin/Procurement Department at 105 New Garden Street, Queenstown, Georgetown, from May 8, 2026, during normal working hours.

For ease of access, bidding documents may also be accessed online here:
🔗 https://bitly.cx/8VBTF

Please note that:
- Bidders registered in Guyana must submit valid GRA and NIS Certificates of Compliance.
- Bidders must also register with the National Procurement and Tender Administration Board (NPTAB) at: https://bidders.npta.gov.gy/registration

🗓 Deadline / Bid Opening:
May 28, 2026 at 09:00hrs at the National Procurement and Tender Administration Board, Ministry of Finance, Main & Urquhart Streets, Georgetown.

For further information, please contact the Ministry at 226-5270/2 or [email protected].

VISIT OUR BOOTH || The Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs and Governance is at the Occupational Safety and Health Village and Job Fair, hosted by the Ministry of Labour and Manpower Planning.

April 29 & 30, 2026 | 10AM–6PM
📍 Main Street, Georgetown (second booth on the right, if coming from Quamina Street)

Come out and interact with our team to learn more about the principles of inclusion, participation, transparency and accountability within Guyana's human rights and anti-corruption framework, and about our range of programmes and initiatives.

National Stakeholders Forum hosted by the Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs and Governance ||

The forum brought together civil society groups to explore how systems like GovConnect, Citizen Connect, the Single Window System and Digital Immigration Services work, and how citizens can benefit.

Many of these platforms were developed locally by Guyanese professionals, highlighting the country’s growing technological capacity and address long-standing inefficiencies. Minister Gail Teixeira noted that in the past, citizens had to move between multiple agencies to complete a single process creating delays and opportunities for misconduct.

Government says its push toward digital services is not only improving access but also tackling long-standing inefficiencies and corruption risks.

Read more: 🔗 https://ncnguyana.com/read.php?id=29655

Guyana’s expanding digital platforms are playing a critical role in improving access to government services, strengthening accountability, and deepening democracy.

Delivering the feature address at the National Stakeholders Forum, “Strengthening Access and Accountability through Digital Platforms”, held Tuesday at the World Trade Centre, Georgetown, Minister of Parliamentary Affairs and Governance, Gail Teixeira, said the government’s investments in connectivity and locally designed digital systems are transforming how citizens interact with the state.

Digital platforms strengthening democracy, access to services – Min Teixeira Guyana’s expanding digital platforms are playing a critical role in improving access to government services, strengthening accountability, and deepening democracy. Delivering the feature address at…