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...
$10,000 universal healthcare voucher per child – Pres. Ali
President Dr Irfaan Ali has announced that the government will be introducing a universal healthcare voucher of $10,000 per child.
This measure will be rolled...
UG’s tuition fees to be abolished from January 2025
President Dr Irfaan Ali has announced that tuition fees at the University of Guyana will be completely abolished from January 2025.
This move will immediately...
Public Servants’ minimum wage will be increased to $100,000
President Dr Irfaan Ali has announced that public sector minimum wage will be increased to $100,000.
He said “By the end of 2025, no public...
$200,000 one-off cash grant for every household across Guyana – Pres. Ali
President Dr Irfaan Ali has announced a one-off cash of $200,000 to every household in Guyana.
This will pump some $60B in disposable income countrywide.
The...
US$1.2M rehabilitated Fellowship Practical Instruction Centre commissioned
Minister of Education, Priya Manickchand, today commissioned the newly rehabilitated Fellowship Practical Instruction Centre on the West Coast of Demerara. The state-of-the-art facility, which...
Guyana on track to produce all livestock feed by 2025
Guyana is on track to achieve self-sufficiency in its livestock feed production by 2025.
Minister of Agriculture, Zulfikar Mustapha, revealed this important information on Monday...
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Jagdeo defends rental of second powership
Vice President Dr Bharrat Jagdeo on Thursday defended the Government’s move to rent a second powership to supply electricity to the country, as demand...
‘We believe in our ministers, it’s just tough love’ – Jagdeo defends Ali’s fiery...
President Dr. Irfaan Ali’s meeting with Permanent Secretaries, Engineers, Contractors and Ministers of the Government at 05:30h on Tuesday, November 12, 2024, has been...
LIAT (2020) Ltd launches new inaugural flight to Guyana
LIAT (2020) Ltd is thrilled to announce the launch of its inaugural flight to Georgetown, Guyana (GEO), on November 19, 2024. This new route...
MoE rolling out book distribution initiative nationwide
The Ministry of Education is distributing scores of high-quality textbooks and exercise books to students across Guyana, with the intention of enhancing education services.
The...
After 2 years on the run, Corentyne labourer remanded for murder of ex-convict
A Corentyne labourer was on Wednesday remanded when he appeared at the Number 51 Magistrate’s Court before Magistrate Tuanna Hardy to answer the capital...
Construction of $74M bridge at Alliance Road to commence next week
Construction of an access bridge at Alliance Road, Timehri on the East Bank of Demerara is scheduled to commence in a few days.
This was...
‘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...