The government’s local content efforts in Guyana’s oil and gas sector are yielding results, with approximately 6,500 Guyanese employed by mid-2024. This progress stems from the Local Content Secretariat’s active oversight, ensuring companies comply with the Local Content Act by procuring goods and services locally. In the first half of 2024, over 454 new […]
In recent years, more Amerindian women have increasingly stepped into leadership roles and spearheaded discussions on development within their traditionally male-dominated communities. Out of the 254 leaders elected at the May-June Village Council (VC) Elections, 35 females emerged as toshaos and senior councillors in Regions One, Two, Seven, Eight, Nine, and 10, representing 14 per […]
The Mahaica Mahaicony Abary/Agricultural Development Authority (MMA/ADA) wishes to categorically reject the false claims made by PNCR/APNU’s Mr. Vinceroy Jordan, M.P on social media that is clearly aimed at irresponsibly disseminating false narratives. These allegations, characterized by their sensationalized nature, propagate a dishonest narrative. As blatant and untrue as it were, Mr. Jordan commented on […]
The government has made significant progress in the nation’s healthcare, with investments reaching $44.4 billion in the first half of 2024, some $5.7 billion more than the total spent during the same period last year. This increased funding has led to upgrades in health facilities, expanded services, and a stronger healthcare workforce nationwide. Major developments […]
The Public Procurement Commission (PPC) (‘the commission’) recently hosted a two-day training session for 22 participants from 18 public entities. The training was held at the Ministry of Public Service (MOPS) Training Centre from September 3rd to 5th, 2024 and was designed to enhance the understanding and execution of public procurement processes. It was attended […]
– as he delivers greetings from President Ali and his Government at Schenectady Caribbean Day celebration As Senior Minister in the Office of the President with Responsible for Finance and the Public Service, Dr. Ashni Singh wrapped up his four-day visit to the United States of America (USA) yesterday, he met thousands of Guyanese in […]
The Aranaputa Neighbourhood Democratic Council (NDC), Region Nine, has been allocated approximately $160 million to support extensive infrastructural developments in the community this year. During a meeting on Saturday, Minister of Public Works, Bishop Juan Edghill outlined the next steps for the area’s improvement. He urged the community officials and residents to collaborate with the […]
President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali has announced plans to construct a new, modern regional hospital in West Demerara, Region Three aimed at providing world-class healthcare services. The president made this announcement during the commissioning of the Zeelugt Primary School on Friday. He noted that the existing West Demerara Regional Hospital has seen significant growth and […]
General Secretary of the People’s Progressive Party (PPP), Dr Bharrat Jagdeo has reiterated the government’s efforts towards improving transparency within the procurement system. He made these statements in response to allegations of corruption within the tendering process. Dr Jagdeo acknowledged that the procurement system is not without its problems, but the government has been implementing […]
To boost agriculture output nationwide, the Ministry of Agriculture has continued distributing important farming inputs, benefitting 12 groups in Regions Five (Mahaica-Berbice) and Six (East Berbice-Corentyne). The distribution included tillers, pumps, spray cans, chemicals, planting materials and cutlasses among other essential inputs, all provided free of cost. Minister of Agriculture Zulfikar Mustapha led the distribution […]