Gov’t will not tolerate the failure of employers to pay over NIS contributions in a timely manner-Dr. Singh says during NIS Inspector Graduation ceremony
–notes that through dedicated Govt and NIS efforts, private security firms have paid over contributions for 2,100 employees within the last month As he delivered remarks at the National Insurance Scheme’s (NIS) graduation ceremony for Trainee Inspectors, Senior Minister in the Office of the President with Responsibility for Finance and the Public Service Dr. […]Min Singh urges new cohort of NIS employees to approach job in a professional manner
Senior Minister in the Office of the President with Responsibility for Finance and Public Service, Dr Ashni Singh urges the new cohort of National Insurance Scheme (NIS) employees to adopt an approach of professionalism within the workforce. The minister made the remarks during NIS’s Trainee Graduation Ceremony on Tuesday afternoon at the Arthur Chung Conference […]$8.6M US contract signed to build National Control Centre for Gas-to-Energy project
The last phase of the Gas-to-Energy project is moving apace as a new $8.6 Million US contract was signed between the Government of Guyana and a Chinese company known as Power China to construct a building to house the National Control Centre. Power China was one of the competitive bidders among three other companies shortlisted […]Prime Minister responds to Eric Phillips’ grossly misleading assumptions on Government funding for Emancipation celebrations
I am compelled to respond to Mr. Eric Phillips’ recent epistle in the Stabroek News of July 29, 2024, concerning the dispensation of funds for Emancipation Day celebrations and the associated ceremonial activities. At the outset, it is necessary to reaffirm the unwavering commitment of the Government of Guyana to support Emancipation celebrations throughout the […]Go-Invest hands over investment agreement for $3B dairy farm, milk processing facility
– Over 270 jobs to be created On Tuesday, the government handed over the investment agreement with Demerara Dairy Inc (DDI) for the establishment of a $3B state-of-the-art dairy farm and milk processing facility. When completed, the establishment is expected to create 70 direct jobs and another 150 jobs indirectly. The agreement was previously signed […]Guyana Advances as Leading Investment Hub
With more than 200 business meetings, presentations on investment opportunities, a buzzing investment village, and the visiting delegates’ unforgettable experience of local tourism and hospitality, the Caribbean Investment Forum 2024 has strengthened Guyana’s image as a leading investment hub in the region. On July 10-12, over 400 delegates comprising investors and business leaders from more […]Government of Guyana Statement
Elections are about people exercising their constitutional right to elect a government of their choice in a free, fair and transparent process. It behoves all to ensure the integrity of that process through the highest standards of accountability, transparency, and strict adherence to the rule of law, including the rules governing elections, to guarantee respect […]195 persons to receive training in Int’l human rights
A total of 195 persons will soon become holders of Certificates in International Human Rights Law, compliments of a programme spearheaded by the Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs and Governance. The educational programme was launched Monday at Pegasus’ Grand Savannah Suites in Georgetown. The course will cover some ten weeks of detailed training sessions, facilitated by […]Guyana’s labour force strengthened with over 4,500 persons being certified
The government is continuously investing in the development of Guyana’s human resource capital and the labour force, through the execution of technical and vocational training programmes, throughout the length and breadth of Guyana. When the beneficiaries complete their programmes, they can embark on various entrepreneurship opportunities to earn an income, making them more marketable […]