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Guyana could tap into UK Export Finance for Phase 2 of Linden-to-Lethem Road project

  With the United Kingdom already partially funding the Linden-to-Mabura Hill Road Expansion Project, there are opportunities for Guyana to tap into other UK financing...

Audit Report on WIIN programme riddled with flawed conclusions – Ministry

See full statement from the Ministry of Human Services and Social Security:  Audit Report riddled with flawed conclusions, inaccuracies and omissions – Ministry of Human...

Constitution provides for Top Cop to continue serving up to age 60 – AG 

See full statement from Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs Anil Nandlall: 1. A question has arisen in the public domain which I feel...

Over 3,000 young people attend PPP Youth Conference in Region 6

More than 3,000 young people attended the People’s Progressive Party (PPP) Youth Conference held at the Tain Campus in Region Six (East Berbice-Corentyne) earlier today. This...

Govt to clamp down on ‘nice boys’ who acquire & then “sell” State contracts

As the Government continues to tighten loopholes in the public procurement system, Minister of Public Works Juan Edghill has warned that the administration will...

Pres. Ali’s announcements can yield positive economic impacts – GCCI

See full statement from the Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI): The Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI) extends its commendations to His...

US$22B economy can easily absorb $200k per household cash grants – Jagdeo

Responding to inflation concerns emanating from the government’s recently announced $200,000 cash grant to every household, General Secretary of the People’s Progressive Party (PPP)...

ExxonMobil exploring ways to bring more contracted work to Guyana’s shores

In addition to the billions of dollars currently being pumped into local content, ExxonMobil Guyana has said it is exploring ways of bringing further...

Govt will ensure legitimate households, including Guyanese renters, get $200K cash grant – Jagdeo

Vice President Dr Bharrat Jagdeo, during his press conference today, explained that the government is still working out what constitutes a household that will...

Pres. Ali announces 50% reduction in electricity costs

President Dr Irfaan Ali has announced a 50% reduction in the cost of electricity. He said this measure will take effect long before the end...

Recent Articles

‘Only Coconut’ factory closes after losing TT market; Govt to intervene

Agriculture Minister, Zulfikar Mustapha recently visited the Precision Global Inc. factory on the Linden Soesdyke Highway. Precision Global Inc. is the parent company for the...

Guyana honoured as climate transparency leader; joins ranks with Japan, Netherlands Singapore

Guyana has been honoured as the only country in the Caribbean Community (Caricom) to be recognized as a champion of climate transparency. It has...

Guyana seeking partners to develop hemp industry – Pres. Ali tells UK trade mission

With the legislation having been in place since 2022, the Guyana Government is now actively moving to develop a local hemp industry and is...

Letter: Questions for Nigel Hughes

Dear Editor, Nigel Hughes has been getting lots of attention recently. As next year rolls around, however, and as the nation begins to focus on...

Sophia Point Rainforest Research Centre tasked with establishing nature tourism facility

        In a bold step towards sustainable forest management and eco-tourism, the Sophia Point Rainforest Research Centre has been commissioned, positioning Guyana as a leader...

Corentyne dog killers apologise; case dismissed

      The two men who were before the Number 51 Court, Corentyne, Berbice, Region Six (East Berbice-Corentyne) for allegedly killing a dog, have accepted the...

2nd powership to be stationed in Demerara River, to supply 75 megawatts of power

Senior Minister in the Office of the President with Responsibility for Finance and the Public Service, Dr. Ashni Singh and Minister within the Ministry...

Paramakatoi to get new $799M airstrip

Paramakatoi in Region Eight is undergoing significant infrastructural development with a $799 million investment earmarked for a comprehensive upgrade of its airstrip. This investment is...

Pres. Ali engages Republic Bank Guyana on Silica City

President Dr Irfaan Ali met with an executive team from Republic Bank Guyana at State House on Tuesday. The team was led by Stephen Grell,...

Linden running out of burial space – Mayor

Noting that the township of Linden records an average of 20 deaths per month, Mayor Sharma Solomon said the Town Council is currently in...