Seventy-five Amerindian villages in Region One will collectively benefit from $1.5 billion of Guyana’s carbon credit funds, signalling the government’s commitment to advancing Amerindian development as outlined in the Low Carbon Development Strategy (LCDS) 2030. Some $4.7 billion will be disbursed to 242 Amerindian villages, representing 15 per cent of Guyana’s payment from Hess Corporation […]
The government is actively promoting the country as a tourism destination and has been taking steps and making significant investments to develop its natural attractions. One noteworthy initiative is being undertaken by the Protected Areas Commission (PAC), which is working to enhance the landscapes of several national parks located along the coast and hinterland. During […]
Approximately 800 low and moderate-income earners received house lots in Lusignan and Two Friends Housing Schemes along the East Coast of Demerara, as part of the government’s national housing drive. The allocation was done during the Ministry of Housing and Water’s ‘Dream Realised’ exercise, at the Arthur Chung Conference Centre (ACCC), Liliendaal, on Monday. Orin […]
President, Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali has pointed out the economic opportunities that exist for farmers by producing food within the halal brand. During a recent symposium with poultry farmers, President Ali explained that there is untapped potential in international markets that Guyana can pursue, as part of the government’s food security agenda. This ties into […]
The Industry and Innovation Unit’s Innovation Challenge 2023 concluded Sunday, at the Arthur Chung Conference Centre, and this year’s winners aim to promote increased stakeholder collaboration. The teams competed for cash prizes, as well as the opportunity to benefit from a paid internship at SBM Offshore Guyana. The first-place winner will receive $1 million, while […]
–as institution celebrates its 100th anniversary As the Dependant’s Pension Fund (DPF) celebrates 100 years in existence, its board of directors and staff were commended for their dedication over the years. During the anniversary and cocktail dinner Saturday evening, at the Georgetown Club, Senior Minister in the Office of the President with responsibility for Finance, […]
The village of Canal Bank and its sub-village Annibisi in the Port Kaituma Neighbourhood Democratic Council (NDC), Region One, have benefitted from significant financial investments by the government. Over $48 million has been pumped into Canal Bank to advance developmental projects through various programmes rolled out by the Ministry of Amerindian Affairs from August 2020 […]
As government advances its efforts to establish a productive hatching egg industry to support the nation’s already expanding poultry sector, some $50 million has been set aside for the project this year. This was disclosed by Minister of Agriculture, Zulfikar Mustapha, during the Guyana Livestock Development Authority’s (GLDA) poultry symposium, at the Arthur Chung Conference […]
The Guyana Police Force (GPF) conducted a wreath-laying ceremony Sunday morning to honour 67 fallen heroes who died under violent circumstances in the line of duty from 1913 to 2023. The 184th commemoration exercise to acknowledge the significant sacrifices of the late officers was held at the Monument for Fallen Heroes, at the Police Officers’ […]
Six residents of Citrus Grove in the Port Kaituma Neighbourhood Democratic Council (NDC) will benefit from improved access to potable water as the Ministry of Amerindian Affairs delivered water tanks to the community on Saturday. This falls under the Presidential Grant programme that is being rolled out by the ministry. Minister Pauline Sukhai accompanied by […]