The Government of Guyana is pleased to announce the occurrence of first oil on the Prosperity Floating Production Storage and Offloading (FPSO) vessel in the Payara Petroleum Production Licence area. The Payara development was approved in September 2020 and sanctioned the production of more than 600 million barrels of oil from the Payara field. Production […]
-$100,000 additional support to surviving veterans Prime Minister, Brigadier (Ret’d), Mark Phillips, pledged a $2 million donation to the Guyana Veterans Legion (GVL) on Sunday at its Annual Remembrance Day ceremony, which was held at the GVL headquarters on Carifesta Avenue. The Prime Minister donated $1 million on his behalf, and the other on behalf […]
Some 30 houses will be built in the Matarkai sub-district in Region One under the government’s Hinterland Housing Programme. Ten houses will be constructed in 14 Mile, Arakaka, and Canal Bank respectively. Minister of Housing and Water, Collin Croal made the disclosure during the Gildarie-Freddie Show recently. “Another 10 houses will be built in […]
The first batch of 32 participants from Region Nine have graduated from a two-week Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Hub Managers’ course. The Department of Public Information (DPI) interviewed a few participants, who said they have gained new skills and knowledge in ICT and its functions, which they will transfer to their communities. Participant Narata […]
─ To provide support for victims of gender-based violence Guyanese, especially vulnerable citizens, will soon have access to additional support to combat gender-based violence with the construction of the new Hope and Justice Centre. The Ministry of Human Services and Social Security and the Ministry of Legal Affairs collaborated to construct the Hope and Justice […]
Caribbean Export Development Agency has announced that Guyana will host the 2024 Caribbean Investment Forum. The Caribbean Investment Forum (CIF) is one of the largest gatherings of business leaders in the Caribbean and focuses on promoting investments in the region. Minister of Tourism, Industry, and Commerce Oneidge Walrond attended the two-day forum, where the announcement […]
Construction of the Port Mourant National Oil and Gas Training Centre and the Hospitality Institute is progressing well, according to Region Six Chairman David Armogan. In a recent interview with DPI, Armogan said foundation works have been completed, with structural works almost completed. “There are two buildings being built there simultaneously…They are progressing smoothly. If […]
Families across Guyana celebrated Diwali in grand style, lighting diyas, displaying fireworks, creating colorful rangolis, sharing sweetmeats, and just enjoying each other’s company. Diwali, known as the Festival of Lights represents the triumph of knowledge over ignorance, light over darkness, and good over evil. It symbolises the removal of doubt and negativity from our lives. […]
Diwali: The Festival of Lights The radiant festival of Diwali is upon us once again, filling our hearts with joy and illuminating our nation with its exuberant celebrations. On behalf of the First Lady, my family, and myself, I extend warm greetings to all Guyanese, but especially to our Hindu brothers and sisters for whom […]
His Excellency, Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali has called for global peace in honour of the fallen heroes of World Wars I and II. Alluding to the ongoing war between Palestine and Israel, the head of state reiterated the call for a ceasefire in the continuous struggle for social justice, human dignity, and freedom from all […]