─ signalling confidence in govt’s prudent economic management Guyana’s government and private sector will now access additional financing from the United Kingdom (UK) Export Finance (EF) after the Market Risk Appetite (MRA) has surged from 750 million pounds to 2.1 billion pounds. This was announced by UK Minister for the Americas, Caribbean, and Overseas Territories, […]
As Guyana’s President, Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali takes on the chairmanship of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), his government’s result-oriented approach to moving development will push the region’s agenda forward. Several pressing issues, including the CARICOM Single Market and Economy (CSME) and the progress towards implementing the free movement of all Caribbean nationals, climate change, financing, […]
Persons eligible for pension and public assistance can now apply for these services from the comfort of their homes, as the Ministry of Human Services and Social Security launched its online application portal on Tuesday. Minister of Human Services, Dr Vindhya Persaud explained that the initiative marks a significant step towards leveraging technology to enhance […]
Residents in various communities across the country will soon see vast infrastructural development unfolding, as the government takes a proactive approach to rehabilitating public and main access roads, bridges, and hinterland roads. The Ministry of Public Works is inviting bids for works totalling approximately $10.2 billion in several coastal and hinterland regions. For public and […]
Vice President, Dr Bharrat Jagdeo on Monday emphasised the need for CARICOM leaders to push a solid case before the Green Climate Fund (GCF) to unlock climate financing and enhanced efficiency through which the funds are disbursed. The GCF is a fund established within the framework of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, […]
Senior health personnel are meeting in Georgetown for a Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Scientific Conference, as Guyana seeks to accelerate its HPV vaccination programme. The two-day session is a partnership between the Ministry of Health and the Pan American Organisation (PAHO) which opened at the Pegasus Hotel and Corporate Suites in Kingston, Georgetown, on Tuesday. Delivering […]
Deputy Secretary General of CARICOM, Dr Armstrong Alexis has said that to remove existing trade barriers, the CARICOM member states must present a concrete effort. Trade barriers include any regulation or policy that restricts trade, especially tariffs, quotas, and licences, among other things. Speaking during an interview with the Department of Public Information (DPI) on […]
With the uptake of new resources in Guyana and Suriname, President Chandrikapersaud Santokhi believes that strong collaborations between the two countries will revolutionise the world and open a plethora of opportunities for their citizens. The Surinamese president made these remarks on Saturday at the ceremony to launch the GuyanaSuriname Chamber of Commerce at the Pegasus […]
Leaders of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) have been urged to prioritise ensuring the region’s cultural heritage is portrayed to the world as a tool of unity thereby promoting positive living to protect future generations. Chairman of CARICOM and Guyana’s President, Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali made the passionate plea in his address to the opening of […]
Premier of the British Virgin Islands (BVI), Dr Natalio Wheatley has disclosed that talks have advanced to potentially sign a memorandum of understanding (MoU) between Guyana and BVI for visa-free travel between the two countries. He made the announcement during an interview at the business session at the 46th Regular Meeting of the Conference of […]