Senior Minister in the Office of the President with Responsibility for Finance, Dr. Ashni Singh called on the International Finance Corporation (IFC) to do more in Guyana as the country is booming with investment opportunities. He noted that Guyanese producers have been providing goods and services locally and regionally displaying growth potential and to meet […]
A total of 130 Information and Communication Technology (ICT) hubs have been built and equipped across the ten administrative regions to date, with more scheduled to be constructed within weeks. This is according to Project Manager for the ICT Access and E-services for Hinterland, Poor and Remote Communities at the Office of the Prime Minister, […]
With several infrastructural undertakings set for the Mabaruma sub-district, Region One, some $2.4 million will be invested for the rehabilitation of the main access bridge to Tobago Village. This was recently disclosed by Minister of Housing and Water, Collin Croal during the solar panel distribution in the region. As a direct result of the government’s […]
The Ministry of Health has received 13 solar refrigerators valued at US$160,000 to strengthen its immunisation coverage within the hinterland areas, specifically Regions One, Seven, Eight, and Nine, as well as areas in Region Two. Minister Dr Frank Anthony accepted the TCW 120 solar combined refrigerators from the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) with the […]
The state-of-the-art $90 million Arthurville Primary School on Wakenaam Island, Region Three, was officially commissioned on Tuesday by President, Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali and Minister of Education, Priya Manickchand. The school was built to replace the old building, which was in a deplorable state. Construction on the new school began in January 2023, and now […]
First Lady Arya Ali, speaking at the American Caribbean Maritime Foundation’s (ACMF) Gala and Anchor Awards in Florida, emphasised the importance of a strong and resilient maritime sector, which she called the backbone of international trade, as she challenged everyone present to think of ways to build a more inclusive industry, especially for women. She […]
The Ministry of Public Works on Tuesday signed 21 contracts valuing some $1 Billion to rehabilitate 25 roads in Region Five (Mahaica-Berbice). At the simple contract signing in the boardroom of the Regional Democratic Council building, Public Works Minister, Bishop Juan Edghill urged contractors to complete the projects by December 15. “Guyana is a country […]
The government is implementing policies and strategies to break down barriers to growth and development for local businesses and foreign investors operating in Guyana. This was disclosed by Senior Finance Minister, Dr. Ashni Singh during a recent event hosted at the Pegasus Hotel in Kingston, Georgetown. “We are implementing an array of policies aimed at […]
Senior Finance Minister, Dr. Ashni Singh says Guyana remains a top destination for investment opportunities as the country undergoes significant transformation due to the booming oil and gas industry and the diversification of its economy. The minister was delivering the feature address at the official opening of the PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) Guyana, at the Pegasus Hotel, […]
The government distributed some 200 water tanks to several communities in Region Ten on Monday, in keeping with a commitment made by President Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali during a recent outreach in the region. Public Works Minister Bishop Juan Edghill said that the government has fulfilled its commitment to provide water to riverine communities in […]