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Value-added products key to keeping forestry sector viable – Min Bharrat

As global demand for sustainably sourced products grows, the need to move beyond exporting raw materials and make the shift towards value-added products has become increasingly urgent. Similarly, as Guyana continues to develop, maintaining upward mobility on a number of value chains across a range of sectors, Natural Resources Minister, Vickram Bharrat said investing in […]

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Ministry of Education to boost gender and cultural responsiveness with endorsement workshop for SCG Guyana Partnership Compact

Over the next two days, senior officers within the Ministry of Education will be engaged in an Endorsement workshop for the implementation of the System Capacity Grant (SCG) Guyana Partnership Compact. Guyana was granted the System Capacity Grant from the Global Partnership for Education (GPE) which is aimed at strengthening gender-responsive planning and policy development […]

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Financial contributions by the Government of Guyana to relief efforts in Türkiye and Syria following devastating Earthquakes

Following the devastating 7.8 magnitude earthquake which struck Türkiye and neighbouring Syria on February 6, 2023, resulting in thousands of fatalities, injuries to civilians and destruction to infrastructure, H.E. President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali immediately wrote to the Presidents of both countries, conveying solidarity and support on behalf of the Government and people of Guyana. […]

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Healthcare in Region Nine being transformed – Dr Mahadeo

Region Nine residents are benefitting from improved access to healthcare and services as the government over the past two years has invested millions of dollars to transform the health sector in the region. Speaking with the Department of Public Information (DPI) upon the conclusion of a four-day medical outreach, Director General Dr Vishwa Mahadeo and […]

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Guyana maintains ‘open-door policy’ on investment – Min Bharrat

The government reaffirmed its open-door policy on investment as it reminded foreign investors that the country’s local content legislation does not hinder economic development, but ensures the involvement of Guyanese in moving the country forward. Giving brief remarks on Guyana’s sustainable approach to energy sector development at the International Energy Conference and Expo 2023 on […]

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Global coalition needed to address energy, food security, climate change − President Ali

His Excellency, Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali has called for the formation of a new global coalition to address the urgent issues of climate change, food security, and energy security. President Ali, was at the time delivering the feature address at the second International Energy Conference and Expo, being hosted at the Guyana Marriott Hotel in […]

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‘We want to move from proving reserves to developing those reserves’ – VP Jagdeo

Developing countries have the right to explore and develop their oil and gas resources, pushing against a global doctrine which is being promoted by some parts of the world. Such policy is being pushed by the Secretary General of the United Nations and several developed countries, who believe that all oil and gas development should […]

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CEO of Hess Corporation expresses confidence in Guyana’s development potential

Chief Executive Officer of global oil, gas and energy company, Hess Corporation, John Hess has expressed pride at being able to contribute positively towards Guyana’s growing oil and gas sector and the development of the country as a whole. Hess was giving his remarks on the Macro Oil and Gas Industry, and an outlook for […]

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Suriname remains open to partnerships with Guyana − President Santokhi

In light of the pressing demand for energy, countries of the region must band together to mitigate the effects of climate change and ensure a smooth transition to renewable energy. This is the position of President of Suriname, His Excellency Chandrikapersad Santokhi, who delivered a virtual address to the opening of the International Energy Conference […]

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Guyana is the ‘cornerstone’ in regional energy development – PM Gonsalves

– as the International Energy Conference and Expo opens Guyana has been identified as a leader in the region’s fight against climate change and fostering advancements in the energy sector. This sentiment was expressed by Prime Minister of St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Dr Ralph Gonsalves, at the opening of the 2023 International Energy Conference […]

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