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Secondary schools in education districts, Region Four and Georgetown will benefit from the implementation of the Education Management Information System (EMIS) software in 2023, which will help to enhance data management capabilities, decision-making, and performance tracking at the schools. As part of the PPP/C Government’s efforts to provide innovative strategies for education delivery, by the […]

– In further demonstration of the strengthened governance architecture of the Fund  Senior Finance Minister Dr. Ashni Singh today oversaw the signing of the Operational Agreement for the Management of the Natural Resource Fund (NRF) between the Board of Directors of the Natural Resource Fund and the Bank of Guyana in the Boardroom at the […]

─ says opposition visionless, seeking instant gratification Senior Minister in the Office of the President with responsibility for Finance, Dr. Ashni Singh has presented the 2023 National Budget to the National Assembly; a budget that has been commended by private sector bodies, as well as other organisations. However, the APNU+AFC opposition has criticised the budget, […]

– as Gov’t continues to advance its transformational agenda in partnership with the Private Sector immediately post-Budget 2023 presentation        Senior Finance Minister Dr. Ashni Singh yesterday oversaw the signing of a US$4M Corporate loan agreement between the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB)-Invest and John Fernandes Limited for the procurement of Guyana’s second mobile handline crane […]

Drivers and commuters, especially early users of the Demerara Harbour Bridge are being urged to follow the early morning double-lane schedule (EASTBOUND) from 05:55HRS TO 07:00HRS and 07:35HRS TO 08:00HRS. This double-lane measure was instituted to accommodate the total volume of traffic heading into Georgetown/Demerara on or before 08:30HRS, however, this can only work if […]

Today, the Guyana Tourism Authority (GTA) hosted its first Tourism Business Licensing Clinic at the Arthur Chung Conference Centre. For one day, existing and new tourism business owners were able to connect with key regulatory agencies to expedite the processes and address the challenges related to registering and licensing their businesses. Of the agencies present, […]

Prevailing retail prices as projected by the Guyana Marketing Corporation (GMC) for the period January 17 -23, 2023, indicate that non-traditional agricultural commodities are showing ease in price pressure at municipal markets across the country. GMC carried out checks at Kumaka, Anna Regina, Parika, Vreed-en-Hoop, Diamond, Stabroek, Bourda, Mon Repos, Mackenzie, Rosignol, and Skeldon markets. […]

I have noted with concern, another malicious attempt by opposition members and their activists to mislead the public and to shift focus from the Government’s development agenda. Yesterday, aspersions were made that a single wooden bridge was constructed in Sophia to the tune of $3.8 million dollars. I wish to make it clear that this […]

The government on Monday committed to providing transportation at all institutions providing services to persons living with disabilities across Guyana. Senior Finance Minister, Dr Ashni Singh reiterated the government’s commitment to improving conditions for persons with special needs, including children, through better facilities, services, and job opportunities. “Our manifesto promised improved conditions for persons with […]

The PPP/C Administration has earmarked some $56 million to construct two domestic violence night shelters and to support Help and Shelter, to aid women and families fleeing domestic violence. This is part of the government’s no-tolerance approach to tackling violence in all forms. “Since taking office, we have focused on numerous interventions to curb gender-based […]