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Numerous opportunities available for small contractors in all sectors – Minister Edghill

Public Works Minister, Bishop Juan Edghill has reassured that numerous opportunities exist in all sectors for small contractors. The minister was speaking during a procurement training for members of the Black Entrepreneurs Association, on Saturday at the Umana Yana, Kingston, Georgetown. “Small contractors are not only weeding and cleaning, civil works building of a fence, […]

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50 farmers along Soesdyke-Linden Highway to receive piglets to expand livestock production

– processing plant to produce sausages Some 50 farmers from various communities along the Soesdyke-Linden Highway will receive two piglets each as part of government’s aggressive efforts to expand the livestock sector. This was disclosed by Minister of Agriculture, Zulfikar Mustapha on Friday during several farmer’s meetings in Region Ten.   Minister Mustapha highlighted that […]

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SBM Offshore committed to developing local content in Guyana

In the midst of the large-scale development stemming from the oil and gas sector, the government has taken steps to ensure that Guyanese and Guyanese-owned companies benefit from investments and other opportunities. The Local Content Act is one example of this commitment and ensures that contractors include locals in their development projects. One such contractor […]

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Banakari, Circuitville women’s groups to receive black giant chicks

As part of the PPP/C Government’s efforts to expand poultry rearing in Region Ten, the Banakari and Circuitville women’s groups will soon receive 100 black giant chickens each. Banakari women’s group consists of 29 persons, while Circuitville has 33 persons. Minister of Agriculture, Zulfikar Mustapha, on Friday reaffirmed that every Guyanese will benefit from the […]

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Guyana poised to become a food hub for CARICOM – Min. Mustapha

Farmers from Reg. 10, Linden/Soesdyke Highway promised govt’s support During an outreach to several communities in Region Ten and along the Linden/Soesdyke Highway (Region Four), Agriculture Minister, Zulfikar Mustapha reassured farmers that they will continue to benefit from the country’s resources as the government works to make Guyana a regional food hub. Minister Mustapha traveled […]

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Region Ten farmers to receive agricultural inputs to boost productivity

Farmers from various communities in Region Ten are set to receive agricultural inputs, including black giant chickens, seedlings, motor tillers, and acoushi ants’ bait to ramp up production.  The distribution will be done at the ministry’s head office in Georgetown next Wednesday. During several farmers’ meetings in Christianburg, Block 42, Moblissa, Yarrowkabra, and Kuru Kururu, […]

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Govt’s economic diversification efforts commended at energy conference

The PPP/C Government has embarked on a very comprehensive development agenda aligned with the expanded Low Carbon Development Strategy (LCDS2030) to attain economic growth, reduce poverty and empower communities. The International Energy Conference and Expo is a platform that was conceptualised to foster regional collaboration. To this end, the government’s efforts in diversifying its energy […]

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Gov’t will not impose its views on citizens during constitutional reform process – AG

Attorney General and Legal Affairs Minister, Anil Nandlall, SC, said the country’s constitutional reform will not impose the PPP/C Administration’s views 0n the Guyanese public. “Our government’s philosophy and our government’s approach to constitutional reform is not one that will impose our government’s view but will take on board what the majority of the consultations […]

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Press Statement on the 57th Anniversary of the Geneva Agreement 1966

Today marks the 57th Anniversary of the signing of the Geneva Agreement and invites its commemoration as a binding international agreement between the Parties. Concluded on the eve of our country’s Independence between the United Kingdom, Venezuela and British Guiana, it governs the resolution of the controversy which had arisen as a result of Venezuela’s […]

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New ‘Scholar’s Academy’ to diversify education delivery in the Corentyne

-Aligns with govt’s efforts in sector Every child is entitled to education, and the opportunity to thrive and succeed in their passions. This remains a priority of the PPP/C Administration. Bringing this concept to realisation cannot be a solitary endeavour. It requires a holistic approach with capable parties working alongside the government to provide each […]

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