Department of Public Information

Its functions are to develop and coordinate: Communication and information strategy for the Government; Production and dissemination of information to the media on Government policies, programmes, and projects. Provision of feedback to the Government with people's reaction as presented in the media; Dissemination of information through different modes of communication, media releases, media notes, feature articles, backgrounders, media briefings, interviews, media conferences, and media tours, etc.; Preparation of daily and special publication reviews based on news stories and editorials from the media; Provision of accreditation to media personnel; Development of communication between the government and the society at large; Integration among the sectors of the government; Provision of effective and efficient media and information services to the Government Formulation and implementation of policies for a democratic communication and information environment; Presentation of Guyana's image both nationally and internationally; Government Links