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Construction of Guyana’s first eco-lodge centre to begin ahead of CPL finals

Construction of Guyana’s first urban eco-lodge centre is set to pick up steam before the final matches of the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) are played here in September. President, Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali made the disclosure while engaging the media on the sidelines of a recent road inspection. The president said the project which is […]

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Sustainable community project to be launched for low-income earners

As part of the many noteworthy projects the government has embarked on to date, a sustainable community housing programme featuring renewable energy and agriculture will be launched soon. President, Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali, during a recent engagement with the media, noted that the community will be constructed on 20 acres of land, with a state-of-the-art […]

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$2.1B in infrastructure works progressing at Balthyock, Experiment Housing Schemes

–Minister Croal inspects works Minister of Housing and Water, Collin Croal on Friday inspected the infrastructure works currently underway at the Experiment and Blairmont (Balthyock) Housing Schemes, as part of his outreach to Region Five. Over $600 million in works are ongoing at Balthyock, while $1.5 billion was invested into the Experiment housing development. The […]

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Govt’s business incubator empowering women entrepreneurs

The Ministry of Human Services and Social Security’s business incubator ushers in a new era of opportunity for aspiring and existing entrepreneurs, in an effort to foster empowerment and drive economic growth among women. The core mission of the business incubator is to provide aspiring entrepreneurs with the necessary tools, guidance, and support to navigate […]

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East Coast residents welcome consultation on Railway Embankment road project

The transparent and open discussions by Minister of Public Works, Bishop Juan Edghill on the expansion of the East Coast Railway Embankment Road were welcomed by residents on Saturday. The meeting was held at the Guyana Women’s Leadership Institute at Cove and John, by Minister Edghill, the contracting company, China Railway First Group (Guyana) Incorporated, […]

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Interest rate on loans to poultry farmers reduced by 3% – President Ali

-existing loans to reflect the new interest rate from August His Excellency Dr Irfaan Ali announced that loans to poultry farmers from commercial banks will now be reduced by three percent, an initiative aimed at further developing the industry and advancing Guyana’s food security agenda. The Head of State made the announcement while delivering remarks […]

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Private Sector Commission welcomes reduction in interest rates for poultry farmers

The Private Sector Commission congratulates the Government of Guyana on the decision made by the President to grant reduced interest rates on agricultural loans for poultry farmers which has resulted from his recent meeting with the Minister of Agriculture, poultry farmers and the local commercial banks. The Commission regards this decision as a positive step […]

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Poultry farmers to benefit from reduced cost of financing – President Ali announces

Small, medium and large scale poultry farmers will now benefit from a reduced cost of financing, as government continues to create the enabling environment for advancement in the sector. His Excellency, Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali, made the announcement  at an engagement with poultry farmers at State House on Saturday. “We will introduce a facility under […]

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Five EU countries to sponsor Guyana’s bid for Schengen visa-free travel—President Ali

His Excellency Dr Irfaan Ali said that at least five European Union (EU) countries have agreed to sponsor Guyana’s bid for Schengen visa-free travel. The Head of State made the disclosure while interacting with the media during a site visit to the Eccles to Diamond four-lane highway that is currently under construction, on Thursday afternoon. […]

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