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Cricket Carnival 2022 ‘tip of the iceberg’ of Guyana’s tourism potential

– Minister Ramson The massive success recorded after Guyana hosted the 2022 Hero Caribbean Premier League (CPL) semifinals and finals in an explosive cultural fest, is just a taste of all that Guyana has to offer as a tourism destination. Minister of Culture, Youth and Sport, Charles Ramson Jr, made the statement during an interview […]

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More farmlands to be made available in MMA/ADA Scheme

– 10,000 acres of land to ramp up rice production – farmers’ groups receive agri inputs Rice farmers of Region Five will soon benefit from the availability of more farmlands aimed to significantly boost rice cultivation within the Mahaica Mahaicony Abary – Agricultural Development Authority (MMA/ADA) scheme, which is known to be the largest rice […]

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Amendments to anti-money laundering legislation to be laid soon – Attorney General

As part of the PPP/C Administration’s commitment to combat financial crime and money laundering on all fronts, government will soon lay amendments to the Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism Act in the National Assembly. Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs, Anil Nandlall, SC, made the disclosure during his weekly programme ‘Issues […]

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Hinterland residents to benefit from major infrastructural development

The development of infrastructure in hinterland communities has always been a priority of the PPP/C government. To this end, significant efforts have been made to improve the transportation networks and access to basic services in remote areas of the country. In 2022, the government initiated several infrastructural projects aimed at rehabilitating and constructing roads, bridges, […]

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‘No region will be unable to play cricket 365 days a year’ − Minister Ramson promises

– as enhancement of sports grounds gets underway Minister of Culture, Youth and Sport, Charles Ramson Jr, has given his assurance that each region in Guyana will be able to practice year-round for a chance to advance in cricket. He did so during a recent press conference at the Guyana National Stadium in Providence. He […]

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Under-19 cricket tournament to return this year

– Minister of Culture, Youth and Sport The People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) government remains firmly committed to supporting developmental programmes that benefit the nation’s youth. This is evident as Minister of Culture, Youth and Sport, Charles Ramson Jr announced the return of the Under-19 cricket tournament. The tournament, launched in 2021 by the Guyana Cricket […]

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Guyana to introduce ‘one card’ system for consolidated electronic transactions

Guyana’s data management system is set to change soon with the introduction of a new project that aims to consolidate all transactions onto one electronic card. Dubbed the ‘one card’ the electronic system will link all transactions, including banking, social benefits, identification, licensing, and taxes, onto a single platform. This was disclosed by President, Dr […]

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Govt developing Guyana to be decades ahead of its time – President Ali

– Says country will partner with UAE to develop a one-card data management system His Excellency Dr Irfaan Ali said that his Government is developing a country that will be decades ahead of its time with its drive in advancing not only the infrastructure of the country but its technological development. President Ali said that this […]

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Financial assistance for dialysis patients rolls out

Eighty-Four (84) hemodialysis patients have received cheques valued at $600,000 each, to help subsidise their treatment expenses, as the Government rolls out its dialysis treatment initiative for the year 2023. Of the 84 beneficiaries, 15 are new patients. The first payout exercise of more than $50 million, commenced on Tuesday at the Ministry of Health […]

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