A total of 35 persons are now qualified in various aviation disciplines after graduating from the Civil Aviation Training School on Tuesday. During the convocation ceremony at the Air Navigation Services Control Tower, Timehri, Minister of Public Works, Bishop Juan Edghill stressed that the government will continue to make the necessary investments to ensure citizens […]
More than 788 solar panels were distributed to households in various communities within the Moruca sub-district, Region One on Tuesday, as part of the government’s ongoing photovoltaic (PV) system distribution initiative. The region is expected to receive over 8,500 solar panels at the end of the exercise. Approximately 261 panels were distributed to Kwebanna, another […]
Guyana’s agricultural technology is advancing rapidly, and on Wednesday, the nation witnessed the first harvest of a wide range of crops at the Victoria Greens Hydroponic Farm. Located at the National Agricultural Research and Extension Institute (NAREI), Mon Repos, East Coast Demerara, the groundbreaking hydroponic project is one of the most advanced farming structures in […]
Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs, Mohabir Anil Nandlall, SC, has lauded the testimony of Chief Education Officer Saddam Hussain at the Mahdia dormitory fire inquiry. Speaking on his weekly TV show, Issues in the News on Tuesday, AG Nandlall addressed what he described as the “relentless pursuit” by sections of the media of […]
The proverbial curtains closed on the 2023 AfriCaribbean Trade and Investment Forum (ACTIF2023) on Tuesday evening at the Marriott Hotel, an event which has been dubbed a ‘resounding’ success. The forum saw the participation of close to 1,500 attendees from 33 countries and the participation of some 30 businesses. During a closing press conference following […]
– Encourages CARICOM private sector to team up with Afreximbank to fix region’s transport issues His Excellency President Dr Irfaan Ali said that stakeholders are working to formulate an agreement for the establishment of a Local Content Facilitation Fund before the end of the two-day AfriCaribbean Trade and Investment Forum 2023, which is being held […]
Speaking at the AfriCaribbean Trade and Investment Forum (ACTIF2023), Minister of Natural Resources, Vickram Bharrat, highlighted the release of the Guyana Gas Monetization Strategy as a clear indication of the government’s dedication to developing its gas reserves. During the panel discussion on opportunities in the oil and gas sector, Minister Bharrat emphasised the strategic importance […]
Aviation professionals are currently immersed in a five-day Countering Aviation Security Ecosystem Threats (CASET) workshop at Herdmanston Lodge, Georgetown. This programme aims to educate stakeholders on diverse aviation threats, their deployment, and effective mitigation strategies. Minister of Public Works, Bishop Juan Edghill, stressed the pivotal role of individual state aviation security in global aviation safety. […]
In a groundbreaking development spurred by Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo’s commitment expressed during a recent community engagement, 222 road contracts valued at approximately $7.8 billion for the East Coast of Demerara were signed on Monday. The ceremony took place at the Lusignan Community Centre. Minister within the Ministry of Public Works, Deodat Indar disclosed that […]
President Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali has announced the government’s intention to explore the procurement of a barge and tugboat to improve transportation services in Kwakwani, Upper Demerara-Berbice (Region 10). The president made this announcement during a community engagement in the area on Saturday. He was joined by Senior Minister in the Office of the President […]