As Guyana continues to welcome more investment opportunities, President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali reiterated the need for local brands to continuously position ‘Brand Guyana’ on the global stage as they promote more economic growth. He made the remarks at the official opening of the globally recognised brand, P.F. Chang’s Restaurant at High Street, Kingston on […]
following the devastating impact of Hurricane Beryl CARICOM’s Ministerial Taskforce on Agriculture will meet early this week to formulate a comprehensive action plan, aimed at rebuilding the region’s agricultural sector, following the devastating Hurricane Beryl which affected several Caribbean countries. During a live broadcast on Sunday, CARICOM’s Chair and Guyana’s President, Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali, […]
Following the dismantling of their homes on Friday, some relief is on the horizon for the seven displaced families at Sarah Johanna, on the East Bank of Demerara. Temporary shelters will be made available to them starting tomorrow. Minister within the Office of the Prime Minister with Responsibility for Public Affairs, Kwame McCoy, on Saturday met […]
The Ministry of Agriculture has taken note of reports suggesting increases in retail prices for parboiled rice. Based upon the monthly market surveys conducted by the Guyana Rice Development Board (GRDB) in various areas, it was discovered that prices for parboiled rice have remained stable over the past months. The price for parboiled rice for […]
Residents of Cane Grove and Strathavon on Saturday benefitted from eye screening as the Ministry of Health took the Eye Screening and Spectacle Voucher Programme to the community. The programme which was recently launched, targets persons 18 and under and those above 65. It provides a $2000 voucher to conduct eye screening and $15,000 for […]
Guyana’s national archives will be greatly enriched with the addition of several historic books and atlases depicting maps and other literature on the country’s history during Dutch and English colonial times. These works, most of which are first and limited editions, were donated by Hieronymus Wosten, who is a Dutch national and registered Guyanese citizen […]
–showcased discipline, marked improvements in GPF operations The Guyana Police Force on Saturday hosted a Route March in Georgetown in observance of its 185th anniversary. More than two thousand officers, ranks, members of the Community Policing Groups (CPG), youth groups, scouts, private security and other stakeholders marched with enthusiasm in the pouring rain, in a riveting display […]
-next shipment of essential items scheduled to depart tomorrow The Civil Defence Commission (CDC) on Friday received over $1 million in items from the Rotary Club of Georgetown to support relief efforts for Caribbean countries in the wake of the devastating Hurricane Beryl. The items were handed over on Friday and included 5 tons of […]
The Ministry of Natural Resources feels compelled to address the misleading assertions made by Kenrick Hunte in his Letter to the Editor, “Is there a shortfall in Royalty and Profits in 2023?” published in Kaieteur News on July 1, 2024. Hunte’s so-called “analysis” of the 2023 financial statements from ExxonMobil Guyana Limited, Hess Guyana Exploration […]
