The Ministry of Public Works, through its Sea and River Defence Board, has initiated the repositioning of approved small business enterprises and individuals conducting business along the Georgetown Sea Defence Reserve (Seawall), between Camp Street and the Kitty roundabout. This move aims to align businesses with the terms and conditions outlined in their permits. Speaking […]
Chairman of CARICOM, President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali has announced that the government is working with the West Indies Cricket Board and the International Cricket Council (ICC) to develop a new cricket franchise for the region. The Guyanese leader made the disclosure during a virtual address at the opening ceremony of the CARICOM Regional Cricket […]
– says in no rush to conclude agreement – PPP GS The Government of Guyana may move to reassess bids for the sale of the lucrative Guyana Marriot Hotel or may have to once again seek request for proposals (RFPs), following the unfortunate death of American businessman Ramy El-Batrawi, whose bid was the highest. […]
– says central gov’t spent over $20 billion spent in Georgetown General Secretary of the People’s Progressive Party, Dr Bharrat Jagdeo has flayed the Mayor and City Council (M&CC) of Georgetown for its abject neglect of the city’s infrastructure. Speaking at his weekly press conference at Freedom House on Thursday, the GS said that their […]
A visiting trade mission from Trinidad and Tobago has been informed of the numerous, endless opportunities Guyana has to offer in various sectors. The 19-member delegation comprises 16 companies that are interested in the construction, information and communication technology (ICT), and logistics industries, among others. The delegation is being hosted by the Trinidad and Tobago […]
Guyana is currently undergoing a massive infrastructural upgrade with significant investments being made to improve the mining roads and connecting roads in remote areas, particularly in the hinterland. The government has injected around $30 billion to enhance the transportation network in several communities in the hinterland, benefiting citizens in every corner of the country. Several […]-slams opposition’s ‘victimhood’ mentality General Secretary of the People’s Progressive Party, Dr Bharrat Jagdeo has added his voice to the slew of condemnation against the verbal attack launched by the Rickford Burke-led Caribbean Guyana Institute for Democracy (CGID), following President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali’s visit to Brooklyn, New York. During the Head of State’s visit, […]
The Government of Guyana has concluded discussions with the United Kingdom (UK) and Angloco Limited – the UK’s oldest manufacturer of fire engines, to assist in the modernisation and revamping of the Guyana Fire Service (GFS). Minister of Home Affairs, Robeson Benn made the disclosure, as he addressed scores of senior firefighters at the Senior […]
The Bureau of Statistics and the Guyana Fire Service (GFS) today, April 25, 2024 signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) which will see the Bureau assisting the GFS in improving its data collection, storage, analyzing and disseminating methods and providing training in statistical analysis and good use of statistics. The MoU was signed by Chief […]
The Government Technical Institute (GTI) on Thursday hosted “Jill of All Trades” exhibition, at the GTI campus in Georgetown. Hosted under the theme “Promoting Females in Technical Education”, this event celebrated the remarkable achievements and capabilities of women across a diverse array of technical and vocational disciplines. The “Jill of All Trades” exhibition serves as […]