With the rapid transformation in the Guyanese economy, micro and medium business owners are encouraged to discover their niches to allow their entrepreneurial aspirations to be prosperous. Senior Minister in the Office of the President with Responsibility for Finance and Public Service, Dr Ashni Singh gave this charge as he delivered the keynote address at […]
The Guyana Police Force (GPF) is taking steps to enhance transparency, accountability, and efficiency in its daily operations by equipping officers with 1200 body cameras. According to a release from the agency’s Corporate Communications Unit (CCU), the cameras will be evenly distributed across all police regional divisions over the next few weeks. Officers recently completed […]
While the local content legislation has paved the way for Guyanese companies to be given first preference in the provision of key services such as catering and ground transportation, it also allows for opportunities in the sophisticated or technical aspects of the industry. According to the law, Guyanese must also be considered for some structural […]Raphael Trotman continues to revel in what obviously is some form of delusions of grandeur. Perhaps it first surfaced in a major way in his book in which he painted himself as one who can rescue Guyana from the 2016 catastrophic contract with ExxonMobil, deluding himself in the obvious belief that the public would forget […]
Construction works is progressing smoothly on the new $1.18 billion water treatment plant at Onderneeming, in Region Two, to provide treated water to residents from Supenaam to Taymouth Manor along the Essequibo Coast. This water treatment plant is scheduled to be completed by year-end. Minister within the Ministry of Housing and Water, Susan Rodrigues made […]
The recent heavy rainfall in Regions Seven (Cuyuni-Mazaruni), Eight (Potaro-Siparuni), Nine (Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo) and 10 (Upper Demerara-Berbice) have resulted in flooding, affecting approximately 30 households and 60 farmlands. According to the Civil Defence Commission (CDC) Public Relations Officer, Patrice Wishart, the situation is being closely monitored. As the waters slowly recede in most parts […]
Special Feature by Kiana Wilburg Since assuming office in August 2020, the Guyana Government has embarked on an aggressive programme for legislative and regulatory reform. This approach has produced a modernised Petroleum Activities Law which the nation’s Attorney General, Hon. Anil Nandlall, SC hails as “the most modern expression” of its kind within the western […]
The Ministry of Health paid tribute to the several heroes who have made significant contributions to the nation’s blood transfusion efforts as part of commemorative activities planned for ‘World Blood Donor Day’. This day is celebrated under the theme “20 years of celebrating giving: Thank you, blood donors”. Minister of Health, Dr Frank Anthony, highlighted […]
The government intends to submit a supplementary budget proposal of US$66 million to the National Assembly for approval. This allocation aims to mitigate the impact of rising fuel prices. Vice President, Dr Bharrat Jagdeo, while detailing the measures the government has implemented to cushion the rising cost of living so that Guyanese do not feel its full […]
The Ministry of Health has signed several Memoranda of Understanding (MOU) with a number of healthcare providers to ramp up Cervical Cancer testing and promote eye care among the vulnerable. The ministry has partnered with the private sector to ensure that a wide cross-section of society benefits from these initiatives, which are set to roll […]