FAO impressed with Guyanese youth involvement in agri sector
Director General of the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), Dr Qu Dongyu, expressed admiration for the significant participation of young people in...
Construction of Corentyne River bridge could begin before year-end
A number of specific recommendations regarding construction, financing and management, emanating from this Ministerial meeting set out a clear time bound framework to take this initiative to a next level. Following these decisions, it is anticipated that construction could commence before the end of 2024. These recommendations will be submitted to the Presidents of Suriname and Guyana for further consideration and decision at their anticipated meeting this weekend in Guyana.
Guyana hosts CDB’s 305th Meeting of Board of Directors
The Government of Guyana is hosting the Caribbean Development Bank’s (CDB) 305th Meeting of the Board of Directors (BOD) in conjunction with its Preparatory...
Eco in talks with over 9 oil companies for farm-in to Orinduik Block
During a recent investor update, Eco Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Gil Holzman expressed hope that the farm-in process could be completed in 2024, with the companies drill ready by the end of the year and for a well to be spud in the next 12 to 18 months.
Huge interest from Diaspora in agri investments – Head of Diaspora Unit
With Guyana’s “25 by 2025” vision in mind, interest continues to be shown, particularly from the Diaspora, in agricultural investments in Guyana - so...
Govt signs agreement with Indian EXIM Bank to purchase 2 aircraft for GDF
As the government continues to bolster the capabilities of the Guyana Defence Force (GDF), Finance Minister, Dr Ashni K. Singh on Friday signed a...
MoU paves way for Guyanese SMEs to participate in int’l food expo
The World Trade Centers in Guyana and Miami Florida on Thursday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) which paves the way for advancing the...
ExxonMobil makes 1st discovery for 2024 offshore Guyana
ExxonMobil Guyana earlier today announced its first discovery for 2024 at Bluefin in the Stabroek block offshore Guyana.
The Bluefin well encountered approximately 197 feet...
Vreed-en-Hoop Shore Base project: US$25M financing secured through New Hayven Merchant Bank
The Vreed-en-Hoop Shore Base Incorporated (VEHSI) has received financing to the tune of US$25 million, approved through the New Hayven Merchant Bank for a landmark project.
This disclosure was announced by the Bank on Thursday. New Hayven said it was a leading financial institution committed to fostering economic development.
Production begins at Mohamed’s US$25M quarry
Production has commenced at Mohamed Enterprise’s quarry, located in the Upper Mazaruni District of Region Seven (Cuyuni-Mazaruni), and it is on course to produce 500,000 tonnes of stones and aggregates by year-end.