-support for vulnerable groups, productive sectors among the lot The Government of Guyana has been commended for the implementation of several policy responses to the challenges the country faced. The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) in its December 2022 report, ‘Headwinds Facing the Post-Pandemic Recovery’ highlighted the government’s efforts at the micro level, to support productive […]
-Soybean production also favourable Guyana continues to be in a favourable position as it relates to its oil and gas sector, as the country is not only benefitting from higher energy prices but also from higher levels of oil production. According to an Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) report titled ‘Headwinds facing the Post-Pandemic Recovery’, specific […]
Seventy-one-year-old Lowawatty Ramroo called ‘Aunty Vivian’ of Cotton Tree, West Coast Berbice is the latest beneficiary of a new home through the Men on Mission Initiative. The project took 46 hours to complete and was completed by the Region Five MOM team and supported by the private sector, private individuals, and members of the diaspora. […]
The Education Ministry’s National Accreditation Council (NAC) is moving forward with the government’s agenda which will enable Guyanese to benefit from a world-class education system. Accreditation is the first step in that direction and is in keeping with NAC’s efforts to ensure that all post-secondary and tertiary education institutions operate at their highest standards. The […]
-Construction of $34M bridge underway Projects to desilt drains and construct small roads and footpaths in Victory Valley, Region Ten are completed. The ten contracts, valued at $5million each were awarded in December 2022 to resident contractors. The initiative is a fulfilment of a commitment made by His Excellency, Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali, during […]
Approximately 331 residents in the village of Tassarene, located in Middle Mazaruni, have received first time access to potable water with the installation of a new water supply system, valued $53.9 million. The system was commissioned by Minister of Housing and Water, Collin Croal on Sunday morning. The minister was accompanied by Guyana Water Incorporated […]
Prime Minister, Brigadier (Ret’d) Mark Phillips says government will continue to build on its ardent policy of inclusion, which will see broad-based benefits and increased opportunities for all Guyanese. The prime minister, who was speaking during a stakeholders’ engagement at State House on Thursday last underscored that, “Our policy does not embrace any form of […]
– engages Bushlot, Mahaica farmers to resolve issues On Saturday, Agriculture Minister, Honourable Zulfikar Mustapha held meetings with farmers and residents from Bushlot, West Berbice, and Helena #2, Mahaica with the aim of resolving issues raised relating to the agriculture sector. While at Bushlot, both rice and cash crop farmers along with persons who rear […]
Hon. Bishop Juan Edghill, Minister of Public Works, and Hon. Deodat Indar, Minister within the Ministry of Public Works, this morning met with sand truck owners and operators, who ply their trade in the vicinity of DSL Cash and Carry, Industrial Site, East Bank Demerara Public Road, to discuss relocation from their current operating space. […]
–one of the Caribbean countries which contained inflation to single digits-lower than many countries in the world As the global economy confronts high levels of inflation, the economies of the Caribbean, including Guyana, have recorded low inflation rates due to direct action to keep prices from rising. In its December 2022 quarterly issue of […]