– International human rights course to be expanded More than $400 million has been approved for the Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs and Governance to continue its extensive training programmes and stakeholder consultations this year. The Committee of Supply approved the expenditure on Monday after nearly an hour of deliberations. One of the ministry’s flagship initiatives, […]
1. Project Overview and Objectives The Government Office Complex (GOC) involves the construction of four twelve-storey office towers, each designed to accommodate approximately 1,500 government employees, totalling 6,000 people. Other major components of the project include: Project Goals: Overall Contract Value: Project Progress: 2. Key Achievements Completed Milestones: Ongoing Tasks: Challenges: Physical Works Progress: Despite […]
Guyana’s rice sector has witnessed a remarkable recovery fueled by a combination of strategic initiatives. Rigorous efforts to expand export markets coupled with substantial financial support and timely relief measures have revived the industry as well as stimulated transformation across the value chain. Minister of Agriculture Zulfikar Mustapha has once again emphasised the government’s continuous […]
Minister of Natural Resources, Vickram Bharrat has lauded the enhanced capacity of the local private sector to undertake new projects and initiatives to meet the demands of the growing oil and gas sector. He noted that the private sector is forming consortiums and even collaborating with international companies to launch innovative ventures. This is enabled […]
–during 2025 Chinese New Year Dinner Senior Minister in the Office of the President with Responsibility for Finance Dr. Ashni Singh, last evening, represented His Excellency the President, Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali, and delivered the feature address on his behalf at an Annual Dinner held by the Association of Chinese Enterprises in Guyana, commemorating the […]
– First public-funded facility in the Caribbean region His Excellency, President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali commissioned a brandishing $68 million, state-of-the-art double squash court facility at the National Racquet Centre on Saturday. The international standard facility is the first of its kind in Guyana’s history and the first public-funded squash facility within the Caribbean region. […]
– residents to receive one-off $100k cash grant by February month-end The National Pathway Workers (NPW) are essential to the maintenance and development of their communities, as they execute pertinent duties at the schools, health centres and other government facilities. This was underscored by the Minister within the Office of the Prime Minister with Responsibility […]
The $8.8 Budgeted for the Ministry of Tourism Industry and Commerce, in the 2025 National Budget was on Friday, passed in the National Assembly, after consideration of the estimates. As the ministry continues supporting small businesses, 250 businesses from various parts of the country will benefit from training in areas like supply chain management, financial […]
On Saturday, Agriculture Minister Hon. Zulfikar Mustapha commissioned a rehabilitated 200-cusec pump at the Montrose Pump Station on the East Coast of Demerara. With an investment valued at approximately $226.7 million, Minister Mustapha said that over 3,549 acres of land, including 920 households and approximately 400 acres of residential area will benefit. He further stated […]
– as the road expansion project continues The expansion of the Aubrey Barker Road from a two-lane to a four-lane roadway has hit a stalemate, as homes that are currently occupying government reserves are hindering its advancement. Minister of Public Works, Bishop Juan Edghill on Saturday engaged the affected homeowners and confirmed that none possess […]