– occupational survey to be done at Parika Façade Informal Settlement The government, through the Ministry of Housing and Water, is exploring various solutions to regularise the informal settlement at Vergenoegen Sideline Dam in Region Three where over 40 individuals are occupying the squatting area. This assurance was given by Minister of Housing and […]
Guyana’s National Oil Incident, Emergency Response, and Financial Responsibility Bill is currently under review by a consultant, ensuring critical feedback is incorporated into the final draft. This update was provided by the General Secretary of the People’s Progressive Party (PPP), Dr Bharrat Jagdeo during a press conference at the party’s headquarters in Georgetown on Thursday. […]
The Guyana Tourism Authority (GTA) launched seven innovative tourism products during a ceremony held on Thursday at Herdmanston Lodge, Peter Rose Street, Georgetown. Designed to provide diverse ‘Destination Guyana’ experiences, these products cater to both local and international travellers, showcasing the nation’s rich culture, natural beauty, and adventure opportunities. The new tourism offerings include: Patamona […]
The Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs and Governance successfully hosted a Civil Society Consultation on November 26, 2024, as part of its preparations for Guyana’s 4th Cycle of the Universal Periodic Review (UPR). The event served as a vital platform for engagement between the Government and civil society organizations (CSOs), aimed at shaping Guyana’s national report, which is due […]
The Guyana National Bureau of Standards (GNBS) on Wednesday, November 27, 2024, certified B & R Products under the ‘Permit to use the Made in Guyana Certification Mark’ programme, bringing the total number of certified local manufacturers to fifty (50). The business is now permitted to use the GNBS Approved Made in Guyana Standards Mark […]
– President Ali says President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali on Thursday officially opened the $688.8 million Brigadier Gary Beaton Aerodrome in Eteringbang, Region Seven. This state-of-the-art, 24-hour all-weather facility is a fitting tribute to the late Brigadier Beaton, who tragically passed away in a GDF helicopter crash late last year while performing his duties. The […]
– referred to Congress The government has received a loan approval for its flagship project – the Gas-to-Energy being developed at Wales, Region Three – from Export-Import Bank of the United States (U.S Exim Bank) Board. Following this approval, Guyana’s application will be sent to the US Congress for a mandatory 30-day notification period. […]
The initial distribution process of the $100,000 one-off cash grant is expected to see about 300,000 Guyanese receiving their cash grants before the end of the year. This is according to General Secretary of the People’s Progressive Party, Dr Bharrat Jagdeo who was at the time speaking during his weekly press conference at Freedom House. […]
– “The PPP does not have to rig this election to win it” – VP Jagdeo Baseless narrative about key aspects of the electoral process, including voter registration and the ability of the Guyana Elections Commission to conduct free and fair elections, is part of a deliberate strategy by the opposition. This was highlighted by Vice […]
General Secretary of the People Progressive Party, Dr Bharrat Jagdeo has again reaffirmed that public servants will receive a hike in their salaries, to be paid retroactively from January 1, 2024. He gave the reassurances during a PPP Press Conference at Freedom House in Georgetown on Thursday, in direct response to a Department of Public […]